tonyp Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Hi all Does anyone know the difference between these or for what subject/purpose they were released? AS-9 DARK GREEN (RAF) AS-30 DARK GREEN 2 (RAF) AS-11 MEDIUM SEA GREY (RAF) AS-32 MEDIUM SEA GREY 2 (RAF) Which would be suitable for a 357th P-51D? Thanks all Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 15 minutes ago, tonyp said: Hi all Does anyone know the difference between these or for what subject/purpose they were released? AS-9 DARK GREEN (RAF) AS-30 DARK GREEN 2 (RAF) AS-11 MEDIUM SEA GREY (RAF) AS-32 MEDIUM SEA GREY 2 (RAF) Which would be suitable for a 357th P-51D? Thanks all Tony As stated in their descriptions these are depictions of RAF standard paint colours and generally not suitable for USAAF aircraft. Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I believe these rattle cans represent Tamiya’s equipments of the WW2 era RAF Day Fighter Scheme. The early numbers (9, 10, 11) came out quite a while ago and (in my opinion) were not that great a match. Tamiya themselves may have thought the same so issued their new and improved series (30, 31, 32) at about the time their 1/32 Spitfire IX was released. Note - AS-10 and AS-31 are Ocean Grey. Hope this helps.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, Selwyn said: As stated in their descriptions these are depictions of RAF standard paint colours and generally not suitable for USAAF aircraft. Selwyn These aircraft were based in the UK and painted with RAF paints. Hence the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 minute ago, tonyp said: These aircraft were based in the UK and painted with RAF paints. Hence the question. You must have been reading a different question to me! There is nothing about painting US aircraft in the original post. Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, Selwyn said: You must have been reading a different question to me! There is nothing about painting US aircraft in the original post. Selwyn Lol. We may need to re-read the part where I ask what would be suitable for a 357th P-51. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernandocouto Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 22 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: I believe these rattle cans represent Tamiya’s equipments of the WW2 era RAF Day Fighter Scheme. The early numbers (9, 10, 11) came out quite a while ago and (in my opinion) were not that great a match. Tamiya themselves may have thought the same so issued their new and improved series (30, 31, 32) at about the time their 1/32 Spitfire IX was released. Note - AS-10 and AS-31 are Ocean Grey. Hope this helps.. Dave Yes, like Gunze Mr. color, RAF camo set replaced "dark tan" "ochre" or "dark green" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Humm Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 AS-9 to 11 were issued with the 1/48 scale Meteor, and AS-30 to 32 with the 1/32 Spitfire, so maybe there's supposed to be a scale colour effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 It looked to me like the original post was asking if the Tamiya colors he listed could be used for bare metal 357th FG Mustangs that were camouflaged/repainted; see the links below for information on possible paints used. Mike https://www.cybermodeler.com/history/meteor/yoxfordboys.shtml https://wingstracksguns.com/2018/02/357th-fighter-group/ https://www.ipmsstockholm.se/home/camouflage-and-markings-of-north-american-p-51-mustang-part-1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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