SKYEBOY70 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Can anyone suggest the Humbrol acrylic colours to use for the Luftwaffe Personnel Kit to create an authentic look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Painting Profile:German Luftwaffe, Major, bomber commander, 1940, The Armed Forces of World War II – Illustration 8Hu: 61:Flesh = skin tonesGw: 61-76 Flesh Wash = skin tonesHu: 98 Matt Chocolate = hairHu: 133 Satin Brown = hairHu: 83 Matt Ochre = summer flying suitHu: 21 Gloss Black = flying bootsHu: 62 Matt Leather = helmet & glovesHu: 27 Matt Sea Grey = peaked capHu: 99 Matt Lemon = lifejacketHu: 10 Gloss Service Brown = attaché caseHu: 103 Matt Cream = documentsGerman Luftwaffe, NCO, Ground crew, 1940, The Armed Forces of World War II 9Hu: 61:Flesh = skin tones Hu: 98 Matt Chocolate = hairHu: 133 Satin Brown = hairHu: 33 Matt Black = overalls, cap & bootsHu: 30 Matt Dark Green = SC 50 Bi bombHu: 64 Matt Light Grey = piping to collarHu: 38 Gloss Lime = watering canHu: 48 Gloss Mediterranean Blue = toolboxHu: 11 Metallic Silver Fox = gas canister, spanner, oxyacetylene nozzlesHu: 67 Matt Tank Grey = tool trayHu: 118 Matt US Tan = machine gun beltsHu: 54 Metallic Brass = machine gun bullet casingsHu: 53 Metallic Gunmetal = drive shaft, watering canHu: 56 Metallic Aluminium = tools, watering canGerman Luftwaffe, Senior Sergeant, 1940, The Armed Forces of World War II 10Gw: 61-22 Bronzed Flesh = skin tonesGw: 61-76 Flesh Wash = skin tonesHu: 98 Matt Chocolate = hairHu: 133 Satin Brown = hairHu: 111 Matt Uniform Grey = uniform, service capHu: 160 Matt German Camouflage Brown = flying helmetHu: 21 Gloss Black = bootsHu: 154 Matt Insignia Yellow = collar patchesMc: 27 Authentic Hardened Leather = beltReview: These are the Airfix figures re-packaged. 48 pieces are in a tray and lid box. The figures are moulded in soft grey plastic with minimal flash in evidence. The sprue is marked ‘Airfix 1976’. There are:4 x kneeling men in overalls holding bombs4 x running men in flight suits3 x men in overalls with soft peaked caps tipping watering cans3 x men walking with toolboxes4 x men sitting feeding ammunition belts3 x Bomber Officers clutching attaché cases3 x men in overalls and service caps holding up lamps3 x men in overalls, wearing goggles, welding4 x men in overalls and service caps holding trays3 x men in overalls and service caps holding huge spanners3 x men in overalls and service caps holding prop-shafts4 x men in overalls with soft peaked caps with large spanners4 x men in overalls and service caps inflating tyresEnough figures for at least six cameo dioramas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKYEBOY70 Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Wow - a perfect comprehensive reply and much than what I expected!Thank you very much Ratch. 😎David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Many of the ground crew figures are suitable for tank crew too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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