Sturmovik Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Hello guys, Which Vallejo Model Color paints would be needed for an F4U-1A Corsair (bubble top)? I'm looking for Model Color because they're water based, just like Revell Aqua. So far, these are the paint names and codes in Model Colour I've been able to find: 70951 Matt White, 70898 Dark Sea Blue, and 70903 American Blue. I'm not sure about 70903, it should be Intermediate Blue, but that one is only available as a Model Air colour (71299). Are these paints correct? P.D: I need Model Colour because I brush paint. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 18 minutes ago, Sturmovik said: So far, these are the paint names and codes in Model Colour I've been able to find: 70951 Matt White, 70898 Dark Sea Blue, and 70903 American Blue. I'm not sure about 70903, it should be Intermediate Blue, but that one is only available as a Model Air colour (71299). Are these paints correct? probably not. Vallejo employ color blind babbons to match their paint colors... apparently. By this, they do a vast range, but finding matches is more trials and error.. More helpfully ..or not, US Navy colors are badly served in model paint, for example you will see the Sea Blues, ANA 606/607/623 match to FS 3/2/15402. They don't. And the 3 color scheme is 4 color... read this, and the links 18 minutes ago, Sturmovik said: P.D: I need Model Colour because I brush paint. You brush model air, just takes longer. I don't know what Vallejo would match, I've not got that far. some color shots of the 4 color scheme The above gives a good idea of very factory fresh in very bright sunlight. a lot of model paint (see problem with them being matched to the post war FS595 and post 1947 Gloss Sea blue) have them as very dark blue greens, the wartime colors are "deep smoky blues", Bet you wished you hadn't asked...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 7 minutes ago, Troy Smith said: You brush model air, just takes longer Well that's a can of worms isn't it? Does Model Air take longer to dry? Is it too thin and needs several coats? Once the first coat is dry to the touch, would a new coat ruin the first one/remove the paint? Guess I'll get the Model Air US. Navy paint set if those can be brushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, Sturmovik said: Does Model Air take longer to dry? Is it too thin and needs several coats? it's basically pre thinned model color 9 minutes ago, Sturmovik said: Once the first coat is dry to the touch, would a new coat ruin the first one/remove the paint? shouldn't Ask @PhantomBigStu 9 minutes ago, Sturmovik said: Guess I'll get the Model Air US. Navy paint set if those can be brushed. If as I suggest they quote the FS595/ANA match, they won't. Sorry, without a set of paint chips this is a pain. Still, the above inof seems poorly understood, by modellers, and more depressingly, paint companies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 Thanks @Troy Smith. I'll direct the question above to Phantom. If you can tag someone else that can help, it'd be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 @Troy Smith one last question. Would a coat of Vallejo Model Air react poorly over a coat of Vallejo Model Color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Fwiw, if you've already got those colours, go with them, the Vallejo website calls 70.903 Intermediate Blue. I have both (898 & 903) & reckon they are pretty close to the required shades. Vallejo Model air will go down over Model Colour just fine but unless it is a very similar colour may still need more than one coat. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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