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lgmccauley
 Post subject: USN WWII Paint Colors
PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 10:59 am 
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I hope this doesn't open a can of worms, but what paints on the market are the closest matches to the USN WWII 5H Haze Gray and the 5N Navy Blue on the Snyder & Short's paint chip chart?
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 4:05 pm 
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You should buy some & decide for yourself. Model Master looks ok to me! Google around.
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Timmy C
PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 4:07 pm 
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In addition to the suggestions provided in the responses to the question in the Iowa class thread, there are also the acrylic options by Lifecolor.

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lgmccauley
PostPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:44 am 
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JCRAY wrote:
You should buy some & decide for yourself. Model Master looks ok to me! Google around.
HTH John

John,
I did buy some and they don't come close to the paint chips, but I think I have found a source that will. I won't know for sure for about a week so I don't want to say anything yet.
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Yes Buyer beware! I use Colorcoats they are really hard to come by in US now, but they can be found. You will have to adjust to your taste.
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