F-16 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I am currently building a Revell F.3 Tornado using these Xtradecals. (Panavia Tornado F.3 56(F) Sqn RAF Collection) The instructions say to use "Post Office Red" to match the decal. The problem is I can't find this color. I tried MM guards red, insignia red and plain red. But they were all to dark when compared to the red decal color. Is there a equivalent red in either MM or AMMO/Mig paints that will match or come close to Post office red? (Post Office Red) Thanks for any help. Scott CNJC-IPMS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 How about adding a little bit of white or light gray to plain red or insignia red until it matches the decal? It will take some trial and error, so brush paint on a scrap piece of plastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) They're British decals for a British jet (Xtradecals is, I think, Hannant's brand?). I suspect that the only place you're going to find that specific shade of red is in the Xtracolour or Xtracrylics line. Red Arrows Red/Signal Red might be close tothe same color. Other than that, maybe try "Ferrari Red" or "Italian Red"; I think both were in the MM line. Edited December 30, 2021 by Joe Hegedus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nebbor Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Post office red is the same as BS381C 538 aka roundel red. Hataka A291, B291 or C291, Xtracolor X031 or Colorcoats ACRN27 are some that might be usefull else try colormatching as mentioned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Just a thought, but you really should be matching the red on the decal rather than looking for the “official” color - there’s no guarantee that the decal matches the standard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Joe Hegedus said: Just a thought, but you really should be matching the red on the decal rather than looking for the “official” color - there’s no guarantee that the decal matches the standard. This !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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