weirich1 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) Mission Models FS36170 brushed over Testors FS36118 spray; looks just about correct. Image did not upload. Edited August 25, 2019 by weirich1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbryan911 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Swamp Foxes had a couple of jets at the New York Airshow this past weekend. Some interesting weathering, the paint on one jet is only two years old. https://jbryan.smugmug.com/Airplanes/USAF/F-16-SC-ANG/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Raphael Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Anyone tried MRP - Camouflage Grey - FS36170? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 5 hours ago, Eli Raphael said: Anyone tried MRP - Camouflage Grey - FS36170? See the first page of this thread. Richard checked a number of brands including MRPs. He made paint samples and tested them against FS color cards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Raphael Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Oops, sorry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Flat Have Glass Grey from the new "enamel" kid on the block: Sprays nicely but looks more like Light Sea Gray FS 36307. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mclare Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Great thread Richard! My plan is to take your best three recommendations and compare them against the actual jets. I work in the F-35 ITF program here at Pax. Providing I can get them past FOD control! Lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 19 hours ago, mclare said: My plan is to take your best three recommendations and compare them against the actual jets. Sweet deal 👍 I just took the picture below outdoors under direct sunlight: I would say Hataka, MRP, and Gunze look pretty darn good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blain Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I used mission models' FS36170 on my one an only F-35. I like it but it is too metallic. The shelf life or the pain, or the thinner as some have surmised was also short. I might try Gunze on my next F-35. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mclare Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 30 minutes ago, Blain said: I used mission models' FS36170 on my one an only F-35. I like it but it is too metallic. The shelf life or the pain, or the thinner as some have surmised was also short. I might try Gunze on my next F-35. I too find that the MM paint is too metallic. The actual planes are not metallic at all. There is some sheen in certain area, but that is more from wear than metallic bits in the paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mclare Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 3 hours ago, RichardL said: Sweet deal 👍 I just took the picture below outdoors under direct sunlight: I would say Hataka, MRP, and Gunze look pretty darn good. I will order those paints now and spray samples and check. I have the MM, but as I said, the jets are not metallic at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mclare Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 5 hours ago, RichardL said: Sweet deal 👍 I just took the picture below outdoors under direct sunlight: I would say Hataka, MRP, and Gunze look pretty darn good. PM sent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mclare Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Maybe you could make me up a sample sheet and send it to me? Please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mclare Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) Nevermind. Edited April 7, 2021 by mclare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nate Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I know this is a pretty old thread, but these questions seemed to fit: How are unit markings and stencils affected by the old HG I/II? Is it a top coat that covers the base camo and markings? What about the HTS pods on F-16's? I know the tanks got it, but I can't tell if the HTS pods did. I'm specifically looking at SP 480th jets around Odyssey Dawn/New Dawn 2010/2011 time frame. Thanks for all your effort on this investigation, it's a really interesting and helpful thread! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis the peasant Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Nate said: I know this is a pretty old thread, but these questions seemed to fit: How are unit markings and stencils affected by the old HG I/II? Is it a top coat that covers the base camo and markings? What about the HTS pods on F-16's? I know the tanks got it, but I can't tell if the HTS pods did. I'm specifically looking at SP 480th jets around Odyssey Dawn/New Dawn 2010/2011 time frame. Thanks for all your effort on this investigation, it's a really interesting and helpful thread! The HTS pod and its mounting pylon remained in Neutral Gray. Cheers, Dennis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Any one tried the SMS Have Glass paint? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longtimemodeller Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Humbrol 224 and Model Master Dark Slate gray are also options. I have a few to choose from Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longtimemodeller Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 The 1/72 A is MM Dark Slate Gray. The 1/48 Meng A in progress is 60% Mission and 40% Meng I don't remember which paint is on the primer C model. RAM tape is hand painted, too lazy to spend hours masking/unmasking. I probably use all of it, except one of the Mengs’ will be a “Thunderbird”. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longtimemodeller Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Almost forgot my 1/32’s! I’m really going to need more paint! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Smith Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) Anyone tried mixing a bronze pearlescent powder to clear to get the effect? Spray over a gray base. I’m an old custom car painter from way back in the ‘80’s. We did things like this to highlight edges of flame jobs before spraying a candy top coat. something like this https://kustompearls.com/shop/kandy-pearl-paint-colors/metallic-paint/bronze-copper-kandy-pearls/ Edited September 21, 2022 by Scott Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 On 9/15/2022 at 8:53 AM, Longtimemodeller said: Humbrol 224 and Model Master Dark Slate gray are also options. I have a few to choose from Those are WAYYY darker than the F-35s we have here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MA Cooke Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Curious - the original Gunze RLM grey, did anyone try mixing in an Alclad II color? Curious if that would work. (I've used a drop of Gunze lacquer blue or red here and there to get a tint on Alclad II - for example, tiny bit of red added to steel can give a bit of heat & oxidation effect on piston engine exhausts.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier/ViperFan Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Has anyone tried the AK Have Glass paint yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jgrease Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 9:54 AM, Harrier/ViperFan said: Has anyone tried the AK Have Glass paint yet? I just sprayed my Kinetic F-16C with RC245 and it just seems way too light. The gray in the scrap piece underneath is gunship grey for reference. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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