Misubishi Zero

[topgazza]

Looking at the above plane which John has

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I will do it in the plain Grey green colour all over which the build references Tamiya XF-76. Bit of an odd clour as finding a close alternative is proving tricky. Yes, I could just use XF-76 but I've yet to find a colour comparison chart with it listed. They seem to stop at 75 then leap forward. I dont really want to buy a large can for one plane even though its basically all that colour. Expensive and a waste IMO

Has anyone any recommendations in Vallejo Air or similar for a colour for this "plain" Zero ?

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

I can only find that as a single colour , with no direct replacements in other paint ranges. ( only as-29 from Tamiya is equivalent )

update :
Gunze Sangyo Mr.Colour 56
IJA Gray Green (Nakajima) (Matt)

 

[topgazza]

Scale Model Shop do XS-76 and whilst I’m not obsessive about exact colours it’s nice to get close. Might try Vallejo light blue and add a touch of green to see what happens

 

[Jack L]

http://https:tongue-out3:/www.amazon.co.uk/Vallejo-Model-Imperial-Japanese-Colors/dp/B07RC24XB8

I used this as a colour guide, although I couldn't fine the Aotake anywhere. Was happy with the final finish though.

 

[topgazza]

Thanks Jack well worth getting Ammo or Vallejo so I will. Thank you