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[brucejscott]

Now that's not a bad idea at all. Good thinking.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

It's probably just flat yellow and a little Zinc Chromate Green.

 

[woody]

Looking real good Brooks.

 

[T Bolt]

I've been using that Testors chromate yellow for years, it does look like the perfect shade. Didn't realize it was a secret or I would have let you guys know.

 

[Airframes]

I used to use a chromate yellow from Humbrol, but it was discontinued years ago. Ever since, I've mixed my own, varying the shade (as per the real thing) to suit the requirement. Just use matt yellow, and a spot of green, sometimes a tiny spot of white and, for a more realistic sheen, when needed, a coat of clear semi-matt.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

GEEWIZZZ Glenn.
Thank you Woody. And you to Terry. That info may come in handy if they quit making it. And I hope you can get the fingers operational again.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

According to the Testors web sight they still list Zinc Chromate Green in 1/2 oz bottle, product code 1734. it's on my shopping list.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

There still making it Vic. Since I found it though, they will probably quit.

 

[N4521U]

Thank you Bill, I don't think it matches your Corsair, but eventually I'll get there.

You're doin just fine matey.

 

[meatloaf109]

I used to use a chromate yellow from Humbrol, but it was discontinued years ago. Ever since, I've mixed my own, varying the shade (as per the real thing) to suit the requirement. Just use matt yellow, and a spot of green, sometimes a tiny spot of white and, for a more realistic sheen, when needed, a coat of clear semi-matt.

Agreed! Nothing like a little variance in shades, much more realistic.

 

[Wayne Little]

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Been hammer'in away at it today. rear stabilizers are in place, main wings are assembled, and seams have been filled. Waiting for the filler to dry and I am going to try the Q-Tip and Cutex sanding method Andy mentioned. Kept filler as neat and small as I could so it should go quicker with much less sanding. I've not ever put a model together that goes together as nice as this one. Man, this is nice.

 

[A4K]

Good stuff mate!

 

[Airframes]

Looking forward to the pics Aaron.

 

[fubar57]

That's what I found to Bruce, and by accident. It's just listed as Chromate yellow though.

I've been using this as chromate yellow. I thought it was a great match.

Great looking build Aaron.

Geo

 

[N4521U]

That XF-4 is what I used on my Corsair, however I darkened it just a bit as it's sooooo bright yellow.

And...... it depends on the "color' of your flash, what color we get here!

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Thanks guys, and thank you Geo for the Tamiya equal. I will remember that. Hope to get pictures posted later tonight.

 

[Rogi]

No don't let me forgot Xf-4 + Flat Green (I think its Xf-5) I usually play around till I get a nice almost neony color to it, I'll send a photo of the mix this week to ya They create a great mix together. XF-4 on its own is too yellowish, I usually use it on its own as a base coat with a little bit of yellow for Bf-109 cowls at times.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Ok folks, here's what's happened so far. I still have some filling to do, and a word of advice. If you get Cutex to do the paperless sanding, get the weakest version. I made the mistake of getting the "Removes two times faster" stuff, and it will mess up your plastic if you get carried away. Must use very little pressure and be patient. Overall, I like the way it works though. The main wings are not permanently fastened yet. Still have some detail work to do to them before they become part of the ship. Just checking the fit. Instructions wanted the lamp lenses installed on wingtips now but I'm going to wait until the last to install them. Less headache,.............I hope. And a photo of the Chromate Yellow bottle to. It's actually listed in the store inventory as Zinc Chromate Yellow but on the shelf as just Chromate Yellow.

 

[Crimea_River]

Looks good there Brooks.

Try diluting the Cutex with water.