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PR19_Kit

#5055
March 29, 2026, 02:19:34 AM
Which 'Interior Green' are you using Chris? I've tried my fave Hataka paint, but it's not as 'yellow' as I thought it should be, so mixed my own for the PR1C, and I'm not at all sure it's right. :(
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

The Wooksta!

#5056
March 29, 2026, 02:26:07 PM
I'll be going back to the Humbrol interior green when my current Xtracrylic runs out.  Although there's an AK colour that's supposed to be good, according to one guy on Britmodeller.
"A Romany bint in a field with her paints, suggesting we faint at her beauty, but she's got Dickie Davies eyes!"

NARSES2

#5057
March 30, 2026, 06:20:07 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 29, 2026, 02:19:34 AMWhich 'Interior Green' are you using Chris? I've tried my fave Hataka paint, but it's not as 'yellow' as I thought it should be, so mixed my own for the PR1C, and I'm not at all sure it's right. :(

Still got some Xtracrylic left Kit, so I'm using that. I've not tried my Hataka yet, but will use it on my next build in order to compare the two and report back.

Must admit I've never thought of Interio Green having a yellowish tinge ? Always been a shade of green/gey to my mind, but then we all see colours differently.
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

NARSES2

#5058
March 31, 2026, 05:23:58 AM Last Edit: March 31, 2026, 05:26:13 AM by NARSES2
RAF Interior Green

Here you are Kit, a shot of the 4 paint shades in my collection.

The Xtracrylic is the one I'm used to and is perhaps the dirty'ist of them ? The Hataka and Humbrol 78 are similar and are a bit greener ? However they are all fairly similar. The AK is from their range of pens which on the whole are very good. However some of their RAF colours, and this is one of them in my view, are a bit off. Possibly because they use FS equivalents rather than BS standards ? They might be useful for hi-lights, but it's a bit too light to my eyes.

Anyway colour reproduction on line can be a bit iffy, so if you want to have a good look, PM me your address and I'll pop it into the post for you.

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PR19_Kit

#5059
March 31, 2026, 05:43:20 AM
That's EXECLLENT, thanks Chris.  :thumbsup:

The Xtracrylic one looks closest to what I had in mind, but my Hataka Interior Green is NOTHING like yours, it's much darker grey in shade. Maybe I got the wrong one?

And I don't think my Humbrol 'Interior Green' is the same as yours either. I DO wish Humbrol would go back to putting the names on their bottles, and not just numbers!  :banghead:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

NARSES2

#5060
April 01, 2026, 05:03:19 AM
The Humbrol above is an old enamel tinlet Kit. No idea if that's different from the current acrylic ?

Meanwhile some work continues on the KP Spitfire, still fiddling with the interior, which will disappear once assembled in all probability ?  :rolleyes:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Old Wombat

#5061
April 01, 2026, 06:45:15 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on April 01, 2026, 05:03:19 AMMeanwhile some work continues on the KP Spitfire, still fiddling with the interior, which will disappear once assembled in all probability ?  :rolleyes:

And?  :unsure:

The old adage holds true - You & we will know it's there!  :thumbsup:
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

NARSES2

#5062
April 03, 2026, 06:45:11 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 31, 2026, 05:43:20 AMThe Xtracrylic one looks closest to what I had in mind, but my Hataka Interior Green is NOTHING like yours, it's much darker grey in shade. Maybe I got the wrong one?


Only problem is Kit that Hannants have had none in stock (along with a lot of their other RAF colours) for ages.
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NARSES2

#5063
April 03, 2026, 06:48:06 AM
As far as the Spitfire is concerned I now have a completed airframe. Just a little work to do tidying up some seams and then I can start on the paint  :thumbsup:

I find these KP Spitfires, and their Me 109's, very enjoyable builds. They go together with an absolute minimum of hassle. Unfortunately the same can't be said of all their toolings/re-tools.
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NARSES2

#5064
April 04, 2026, 05:46:23 AM
Just about got the Spitfire ready for paint  :thumbsup:  and then thought I'd have a minor re-adjustment of my modelling area, which turned into quite a major one  :angel:  Oh well I fell better for it  :rolleyes:

On other matters was watching the Beeb's 6:00 pm News last night and started wondering what all this fuss over Artemis II is about ? Then remembered that I can remember Sputnik 1 : Gagarin : "One small step for man ...." and "Houston we have a problem" and then remembered I'm getting old  :rolleyes:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

zenrat

#5065
April 04, 2026, 06:18:26 AM
It's been a while since I watched a manned space launch live.  Took me right back.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.  Revelling in numptytism.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed, badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere, for your convenience.

PR19_Kit

#5066
April 04, 2026, 07:05:59 AM
Quote from: zenrat on April 04, 2026, 06:18:26 AMIt's been a while since I watched a manned space launch live.  Took me right back.


Time was when it would have been splattered all over the headlines in 100 pt! They hardly mentioned it y'day, what has the world come to? :(
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

NARSES2

#5067
April 06, 2026, 05:07:17 AM
Well the Spitfire's primed  :thumbsup:  Only issue is that it's obviously on a mission to replace the Carpet Monster, it's manage to eat 3 gunsights. I know it swallowed them but I can't even hear them rattling around inside her  :banghead:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

NARSES2

#5068
April 08, 2026, 05:39:12 AM
Some good news  :thumbsup:  The Spitfire has had her underside painted in Azure Blue. Gorgeous colour  :thumbsup:

Bad news  :banghead:  I made a right pig's ear of her canopy  :banghead:

Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Old Wombat

#5069
April 08, 2026, 05:42:27 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on April 08, 2026, 05:39:12 AMBad news  :banghead:  I made a right pig's ear of her canopy  :banghead:

I believe Kit has one of two to spare - or did have.  ;)
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est
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