1/72 F/A-18A Blue Angels 2006-Hasegawa
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Re: 1/72 F/A-18A Blue Angels 2006-Hasegawa
So what paints are you gonna use? Model Master was the only one that I know of that had the actual Blue Angels colors.
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Re: 1/72 F/A-18A Blue Angels 2006-Hasegawa
Mike, Mr. Color has them in the C colors. Blue and Yellow
Re: 1/72 F/A-18A Blue Angels 2006-Hasegawa
Looking good Jon - I like your additions.
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Re: 1/72 F/A-18A Blue Angels 2006-Hasegawa
Looks great!
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Re: 1/72 F/A-18A Blue Angels 2006-Hasegawa
Good to know.tempestjohnny wrote: ↑Mon Apr 22, 2024 3:15 amMike, Mr. Color has them in the C colors. Blue and YellowMedicman71 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:51 pm So what paints are you gonna use? Model Master was the only one that I know of that had the actual Blue Angels colors.
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Re: 1/72 F/A-18A Blue Angels 2006-Hasegawa
I'll have to see if Tamiya has those in their lacquer line.
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Re: 1/72 F/A-18A Blue Angels 2006-Hasegawa
TS is lacquer spray, dries fast!
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Re: 1/72 F/A-18A Blue Angels 2006-Hasegawa
Blue Angels Blue is FS15050. Any of these paints will do:
Humbrol 190 Blue Angels Blue
Humbrol 15 Midnight Blue
Tamiya X-3 Royal Blue
Gunze/Mr. Color 5 Gloss Blue
Gunze/Mr. Color 328 Blue
Check your local Hobby Lobby for Testors rattlecan #1972 Blue Angels Blue
Hobby Lobby carries Testors line spray cans and square bottles (#1511 or #1772)
MCW Finishes also has them. Great paint!
https://mcwfinishes.com/shop/ols/search ... d_by_match
Humbrol 190 Blue Angels Blue
Humbrol 15 Midnight Blue
Tamiya X-3 Royal Blue
Gunze/Mr. Color 5 Gloss Blue
Gunze/Mr. Color 328 Blue
Check your local Hobby Lobby for Testors rattlecan #1972 Blue Angels Blue
Hobby Lobby carries Testors line spray cans and square bottles (#1511 or #1772)
MCW Finishes also has them. Great paint!
https://mcwfinishes.com/shop/ols/search ... d_by_match
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Re: 1/72 F/A-18A Blue Angels 2006-Hasegawa
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