Rye Field Models 1/35 Volkswagen Type 82E Staff Car

[meirion658]

Afternoon All looking at having a go at the above as it looks like a fun build. Downloaded the instructions and there is no mention of colour. Scalemates suggest RAL 7021 which is a very dark black grey colour nothing like the box art which I prefer !!

Anyone out there done this build and can suggest a colour ?

Cheers

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi,
Just looked up the box art,and yes, it's a much lighter grey for sure,(although box art itself isn't a perfect source of info), I've also seen these in the dark yellow/green/red brown camo scheme.... which looks pretty good imho.

 

[meirion658]

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Hi,
Just looked up the box art,and yes, it's a much lighter grey for sure,(although box art itself isn't a perfect source of info), I've also seen these in the dark yellow/green/red brown camo scheme.... which looks pretty good imho.

I just might have to stick with the genuine colour and try an highlight some areas ... something to consider

 

[Allen Dewire]

Hi Meirion,

German vehicles up to mid 1943 were painted in dark grey and then afterwards in dark yellow, with or without camo. The RAL 7021 does look dark in color, but there are variations to all color mixes at that time. I don't know what brand paints you are using, so I can only throw out some suggestions for you...

Tamiya XF-63, Vallejo Model Air 71.308 or 71.115, AK 3rd Gen 11022 or 11023 and Humbrol 32 or 67. There are others, including modulation sets for German grey out there too. Hope this helps a bit and have fun!

Prost
Allen

 

[meirion658]

Hi Meirion,

German vehicles up to mid 1943 were painted in dark grey and then afterwards in dark yellow, with or without camo. The RAL 7021 does look dark in color, but there are variations to all color mixes at that time. I don't know what brand paints you are using, so I can only throw out some suggestions for you...

Tamiya XF-63, Vallejo Model Air 71.308 or 71.115, AK 3rd Gen 11022 or 11023 and Humbrol 32 or 67. There are others, including modulation sets for German grey out there too. Hope this helps a bit and have fun!

Prost
Allen

Thank you Allen I appreciate it. I tend to use AK 3rd Gen