American battleship grey?

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Hello

I was in MZ recently - they were selling a 1:350 Dragon USS Yorktown (CG-48) kit for £19, reduced from £40. I have never built a ship before, nor a Dragon kit. Quality looks really great.

I have been checking to see if I have the paints in stock. Nowhere, that I can see, do they list which shade of grey the overall ship should be. I have read and read and re-read the instructions. Does anyone know the USA equivalent of battleship grey please?

Thanks as always

Aidan
 

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Battleship grey... no such colour. There are however about 15 shades of grey for the superstructure and for five for the decks, that I know of. I think you need to look for one called US Haze Gray. You can get it at Whiteensign

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Thanks for the tip Ian - will seek it out. 'Battleship Grey' was an attempt at humour (i'll work on that!)

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Sorry Aiden, my sense of humor is hiding in the empty pain killer bottle, must remember to buy some more tomorrow.

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