David-1237409 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 HiI am looking for a paint a little better than gunmetal for tank track base colourWhat would people recommend from humbrol that is a good match for tamiya XF-84? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 My approach to tank tracks is a little more complex:Prime tracks with Vallejo Acrylic 74601 Grey Polyurethane Surface PrimerAirbrush worn metal Vallejo Model Air 71072 Gunmetal (Metallic) / Vallejo Model Color 70863 179 Gunmetal Grey RAL9007 RLM3 FS37200MaskAdd basic tones Vallejo Model Air 71075 Sand + Vallejo Model Air 71023 Hemp FS34201 + Vallejo Model Color 70540 Matte Medium / Vallejo Model Color 70819 124 Iraqi Sand + Vallejo Model Color 70847 123 Dark Sand FS33722 + Vallejo Model Color 70540 Matte MediumVallejo Game Color 73200 Sepia Wash with a flat wide brushVallejo Game Color 73202 Pale Grey Wash + Vallejo Game Color 73203 Umber Wash + Vallejo 27651 Polyurethane Matt Varnish Vallejo Panzer Aces 302 Dark Rust + Vallejo Model Color 70822 150 German Camouflage Black Brown RAL8019 FS37056 dry brush over cleats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-1237409 Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 Seems a bit complex for the jump from just using gunmetal, but thanks for the list.I was going to start with a dark iron equivalent with silver highlights as a starter for 10.Don't fancy the tamiya paints as they are described as a hybrid acrylic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat_Ern Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Humbrol 173 is labelled track colour. Haven't tried it to confirm.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Humbrol 173 is labelled track colour. Haven't tried it to confirm.Andy It's a rusty colour, not really suitable for tank tracks, more like railway tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Seems a bit complex for the jump from just using gunmetal, but thanks for the list.I was going to start with a dark iron equivalent with silver highlights as a starter for 10.Don't fancy the tamiya paints as they are described as a hybrid acrylic I don't like Tamiya paints either.This is how my method turns out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebeep Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Don't fancy the tamiya paints as they are described as a hybrid acrylic Not all Tamiya paints are the same. They do an enamel range (not generally available in the UK), Tamiya Acrylic, which is a spirit based, water miscible acrylic and Tamiya Lacquer Paint, which is a lacquer based acrylic. Both types of acrylic are best airbrushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Kullas Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Get 53 Gunmetal and add some 11 Silver into it and re-label the pot.Depending on your pot of 53 will depend on how much 11 to mix in. I have a pot of 53 which is a very dark metallic grey and another pot which is more a mid-greyish silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-1237409 Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Seems a bit complex for the jump from just using gunmetal, but thanks for the list.I was going to start with a dark iron equivalent with silver highlights as a starter for 10.Don't fancy the tamiya paints as they are described as a hybrid acrylicI don't like Tamiya paints either.This is how my method turns out Looking good 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-1237409 Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 How close is 186 to dark iron do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 186 is Matt Brown - nothing like a grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-1237409 Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 186 is Matt Brown - nothing like a greyI was thinking about the bare steel finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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