Steben Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Hi guys, I'm looking for the references / codes / directives for IDF colours. I've seen (as usual) contradictory information on the net, I've seen Federal Standard numbers popping up like FS30372 (early sand grey) and FS36134 (early 80ties really "grey grey") and I've seen model paint companies interpretations. Anyone who can give some advice on literature or research topics? Not talking about modelling here, but sure is linked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Have a look here; http://www.idf-modelling.com/forum/ John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 The IDF Modelling link probably won't work if you're not a member of that site. Joining isn't easy. I asked exactly the same question on the Facebook IDF SIG recently. Michael Mass and Robert Manasherob are both in that group. More specifically I asked which of the various paint brands was considered most "accurate" Sinai Grey (Not Sand Grey) for each of the eras. I didn't get an answer from either of these people, at least not so far. But the consensus of the responses was that there is nothing to choose between the brands as the real colours varied anyway and weathered differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Joining that site isn’t possible as one of the moderators who does the registration has a full mailbox.....for two years allready ...at least that is how long I have been trying to become a member... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steben Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Das Abteilung said: The IDF Modelling link probably won't work if you're not a member of that site. Joining isn't easy. I asked exactly the same question on the Facebook IDF SIG recently. Michael Mass and Robert Manasherob are both in that group. More specifically I asked which of the various paint brands was considered most "accurate" Sinai Grey (Not Sand Grey) for each of the eras. I didn't get an answer from either of these people, at least not so far. But the consensus of the responses was that there is nothing to choose between the brands as the real colours varied anyway and weathered differently. Yes, that forum is a bit sleepy.... I' mailing with Michael Mass now. I'll keep you guys posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steben Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 Started some comparison. Vallejo 71.142 does not match (imho) with the shade posted by Michael Mass. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steben Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) Found a guy who painted a 1/16 M51 with a combination of tamiya desert yellow and buff. A much higher chroma combo in theory than the ubiquitous buff+grey mix. Pictures seem very alike though! Edited May 11, 2021 by Steben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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