BlackPanther Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Hello, soon I will build a German Pzh-2000...but I dont't have any idea about what color should I use to paint this camo. I would like to know the RAL/RLM codes and their equivalent for the Gunze/Tamiya colors. I still not have found in the web theese precious info....could you help me please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Holeshot Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Pretty sure it's standard "Nato-flage" three-tone: Nato black / Nato brown / Nato green. Tamiya has them. I stopped worrying about exact RAL/RLM/FS595/etc codes for armor long ago since the weathering process changes the colors significantly anyway--look at a lineup of tanks and you'll see every one is a different color even if they were painted in the same official scheme. Curtis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murad Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) first of all i agree with Holeshot, unless you want to model a pristine afv then don't bother with finding a precise tone, instead look for unity (whatever that means to you) among the colors and for that trying to stick with the same brand for the entire camo colors might be a good idea, however ymmv. regarding the 3 tone nato colors: ral6031: bronze green ral8027: leather brown ral9021: tar black afaik gunze has these 3 colors as a set (CS602 - lacquer!!!), vallejo (model air) too. don't know about tamiya but you'll be able to approximate those via http://www.paint4models.com/ have fun. Edited February 17, 2013 by murad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Regarding the NATO colors... Try here. I am pretty sure that the appropriate RAL numbers were established after that 3 tone scheme was developed by all countries involved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlackPanther Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 I did not think thaat the answer to my question was very simple. I imagined myself going crazy in mixing colors toghether :wacko: . But luckly nothing like that :D ....I checked Tamiya color chart an they have them in catalogue....I only need to get in my car an drive to my favourite model store. Thank you for the hints and tips, they solved a big doubt and were very much helpful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I prefer to use Testor Model Master enamel colors for NATO 3-tone camo. To me, their Medium Green, Flat Black, and Field Drab represent it better. They look like flike ield-worn and faded colors to me. Examples: Tamiyas colors, esp. the brown, look too dark to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlackPanther Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 MM enamel paints are pretty good but smells like poison ....I usually spray colors in a room that is not much ventilated, so I prefer Acrylic color ( as Gunze or Tamiya) that smell only a little bit. I can try to brighten Tamiya colors adding some drops of white...... I also have a another question. I did not find any aftermarket items or detail sets ( as photo etched or tracks) for this subject. Is there some aftermarket for the Pzh-2000. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murad Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 MM enamel paints are pretty good but smells like poison :gr_barf:/> ....I usually spray colors in a room that is not much ventilated, so I prefer Acrylic color ( as Gunze or Tamiya) that smell only a little bit. I can try to brighten Tamiya colors adding some drops of white...... I also have a another question. I did not find any aftermarket items or detail sets ( as photo etched or tracks) for this subject. Is there some aftermarket for the Pzh-2000. you haven't mentioned your scale but looks like there are several aftermarket addons for 1/35th revell kit: http://www.scalemates.com/search.php?q=%22Panzerhaubitze+2000%22 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlackPanther Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 you haven't mentioned your scale but looks like there are several aftermarket addons for 1/35th revell kit: http://www.scalemates.com/search.php?q=%22Panzerhaubitze+2000%22 Yes, it is in 1/35! Tank you for the link, it is very helpful....I will read it later when I will not busy.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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