nachjager Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Just for curiosity I ordered a bunch of colors from the new AK Real Colors Aircraft line,and one of the german aircraft colors, RLM83, came up ...umm..blue? I know, I know, I am stepping into a deadly minefield but I find it odd, since I have this color for other manufacturer and all of these are represented as a dark green color. And, to add more intrigue to this topic, AK's RLM66 is represented as a dark greenish color that looks to me more to RLM83(!!). Anyone else share my concerns? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boom175 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) Here is a link to there explanation of RLM-66. Even if they get all there research correct, it's still up to whoever makes the paint to mix it to that research. http://www.ak-masters.com/app/pdf/RC_RLM_02_66.pdf Edited March 1, 2019 by boom175 typo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nachjager Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, boom175 said: Here is a link to there explanation of RLM-66. Even if they get all there research correct, it's still up to whoever makes the paint to mix it to that research. http://www.ak-masters.com/app/pdf/RC_RLM_02_66.pdf Thanks for the link. I guess if I want more info. will have to buy the companion book that came out with the Real Color release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 The RLM83 is actually blue debate has come up recently, and while at least one researcher believes that to be case, it’s far from being widely accepted. I believe as part of this theory, the blue RLM83 is a color used on propellers, not as a camo topcoat to be used in conjunction RLM81 or 82, so I don’t think the intention is that the upper surfaces of late war Luftwaffe aircraft get painted blue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zaxos345 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 That matter goes back to 2012-1013...read here: http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthread.php?t=33931&fbclid=IwAR0HiUj2u53i-R9N4GcQoyGcicJbgPMZJmCGGPBIvSvHKAyo1ighjByzhlg http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthread.php?t=31171&highlight=RLM 83&fbclid=IwAR0ZzLm-A3ammdoSiOh6DbczxJsXLV_e6_g9LMfvvwGI0pAzNvwXg8_sSRg And i think you can find additional links inside... John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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