AK Real Colors Luftwaffe RLM83...blue?

[nachjager]

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?

[boom175]

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
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[nachjager]

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. 

[Dave Williams]

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.

[zaxos345]

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