Gerhard 2,651 Posted April 27, 2017 Hi Guys, what is the correct mix to get this color. Cockpit green with some yellow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeC 2,784 Posted April 27, 2017 That should do it; but if you use acrylics Tamiya XF4 is a reasonable match imo. 1 mark31 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerhard 2,651 Posted April 28, 2017 Thanks, I am an enamel/laquer kind of guy, but bought Tamiya acrylic just for this. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. This is for my next project. 1 Out2gtcha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 32,331 Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) Thanks, I am an enamel/laquer kind of guy, but bought Tamiya acrylic just for this. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. This is for my next project. Testors makes a very nice enamel YZC primer color, but its not in their normal Model Master paint series: It can be ordered on line, as I have not had much luck finding it locally where I live here in the US Mid-west. I used this color on my Trumpy SU-30MKK, and had great luck with it.........no mixing involved. I did use variations of the color, by lightening it in certain places with white or gray to get a more faded color on top: The bottom has the non-mixed/lightened color: Was very pleased with how the color laid down. HTH Edited April 28, 2017 by Out2gtcha 6 JeffH, BiggTim, Gerhard and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams 3,013 Posted April 28, 2017 The standard in enamels for ZCY is the Testors paint in the small square glass bottles. In acrylics, Ammo of Mig makes it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiggTim 6,494 Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) I use the testors one, too. I wonder why they never put it into their MM line? BTW, Hobby Lobby usually carries it, as well as Hobbytown USA stores. Edited April 28, 2017 by BiggTim 1 Out2gtcha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerhard 2,651 Posted April 29, 2017 Problem is you cant ship paint etc with the new flight rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANicoll 4,079 Posted May 2, 2017 Actually, Model Master does make a YZC, number 4851 in their Acryl line. I'm holding two bottles right now (amazing I can still type). Check the colors tho (as always) - various manufacturers interpretation of YZC varies widely. Tamiya's XF-4 is browner than the MM Acryl or Enamels. And Brian - just one word: DAMN!!! That is gorgeous work. DAMN! 2 BiggTim and Out2gtcha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiggTim 6,494 Posted May 2, 2017 Yes, but he said he preferred enamels, so I didn't count the MM Acryl offering. If he was going for acrylic, he'd have lots of great options, I expect. Tim 1 CANicoll reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerhard 2,651 Posted July 28, 2017 Can always use acrylics for this, it's basically for the wheel wells, engine frames etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerhard 2,651 Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) How about this for a Green Zinc Chromate? Looks pretty darn close to me. Edited July 29, 2017 by Gerhard 1 Out2gtcha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyT 4,475 Posted July 31, 2017 Trust me they all vary, I use them day in day out on real aircraft and different makes are different shades.. 1 MikeC reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
