Eduard Mig-21 cockpit photoetch color?

[Rodney]

I have the Eduard Mig-21 and have been looking through reviews to see what colors people have used to match with the pre-painted photo-etch. So far, I have not seen anybody mention a match using Model Master enamel paints. Has anybody made a match or found a mix?

I was thinking of starting this kit soon but want to order the paints ahead of time.

Thank you,

Rodney

[marvin20]

Rodney,

Model Master makes an enamel paint called USSR Interior Blue/Green. here's the link to the color on the Testor's website:

http://www.testors.com/product/0/2135/_/USSR_Interior_BlueGreen_%28SG%29_MM_-_12_oz._Bottle

And here is the link to the product at www.spruebrothers.com:

http://store.spruebrothers.com/interior-bluegreen-model-master-enamel-paint-p2699.aspx

HTH

QT

[SoarinSukhoi]

Model Master USSR Interior Blue Green is neither accurate nor does it match the PE. I haven't seen any MM mixes to match the PE.

If you don't mind using acrylics, Gunze Aqueous can be used in a rather simple mix. Just use half H25 Sky Blue and half H46 Emerald Green and then adjust slightly from there.

[Modelmkr]

See here, post #470. 50/50 mix of Gunze Sangyo H25 Sky Blue and H46 Emerald Green.

or

In the Testors Auto lacquer paint line (3oz spray can), their "Tropical Turquoise" is pretty much a dead on match to the PE colour.

See here, post #9.

HTH.

Edited November 22, 2011 by Modelmkr

[Rodney]

Thanks for the help. I don't mind Gunze Aqueos, but need to track down a source. Sprue Brothers does not seem to carry this line of paint. It may be easier to track down the Testor's auto laquer.

Thanks, I start doing some searches.

Rodney

[Linden Hill]

AKAN 73005 is a good match for the emerald green cockpit interior ex-factory

http://www.lindenhillimports.com/akan.htm

[Pep]

not really close to the eduard PR but

IMHO Pollyscale's glacier green is pretty close to the russian green.

[Dave Williams]

Unfortunately, paints matching the "real" cockpit color usually are useless for matching the Eduard pre-painted PE. Many times their colored PE isn't even close.

[toadwbg]

Heres a good article on matching the color with Gunze

http://studiogekko.blogspot.com/2011/04/eduard-mig-21-cockpit-colour.html

Here's another one using Tamiya to mix:

http://drewemanton.com/czech_mf/czech_bed.html

Edited November 27, 2011 by toadwbg

[Rodney]

Heres a good article on matching the color with Gunze

http://studiogekko.blogspot.com/2011/04/eduard-mig-21-cockpit-colour.html

Here's another one using Tamiya to mix:

http://drewemanton.com/czech_mf/czech_bed.html

Thanks! Drewe to the rescue, I have those Tamiya colors on hand!

Rodney