Humbrol Enamel Paint 14ML No 74 Linen - Matt

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I can remember Ray Rimmel's article in Scale Models, years ago, discussing PC10, also his various WWI model articles. If you look at Tamiya’s Rodney and Nelson they look quite different, and with lots of details not in the Airfix kit. There's probably very few people who have accurately modelled RFC rigging and lived to tell the tale. I've had sample sheets of these - and the differences between British CDL, German linens and French are noticeable. These new Acrylic Dropper Bottles enable easier colour blending using the bespoke Humbrol Paint Palette (AG5111).

Luftwaffe RLM colours Idiot guide - Aircraft WWII Luftwaffe RLM colours Idiot guide - Aircraft WWII

The Super Enamel paints use the same colour numbers, but have refined formula with very small pigment more suitable for airbrush application.

Another new-tool Airfix Fw 190 A in the markings of JG 300 ace Klaus Bretschneider with added FuG 217 aerials (from florists wire) and. I’m looking at my HMS Nelson kit at the moment; and find the Humbrol 74 Matt Linen paint by far too yellow to look right on the deck. We have painting tips, a guide to our products, how-to video tutorials, a wall chart and a converter to take the stress out of finding your perfect colour match! If it turns out good, great, if not then I would have learned a little more to make the next one better.

DB0074 No 74 Linen Matt - Humbrol UK

Somewhere, I've read assorted articles about building WWII British battleships where the Humbrol colours quoted on the instructions are poo-poo'd by the author, and alternatives suggested. In case you are wondering, yes, I do use White Ensign's Luftwaffe enamels, but generally find them too dark and too thick, requiring quite a bit of thinning. The important thing to remember about mixing RAF Dark Earth based on XF-52, is that when you add Flat White to the mix, the red tones in the XF-52 tend to make the color shift to pink.

Usage: A water-based, fast dry paint developed for use on plastic model kits but which can also be used on other surfaces.