US Interior Green

NARSES2 · January 04, 2018, 03:09:23 AM

Currently I use Xtracrylic Interior Green XA1117 for my WWII era US cockpits and in all honestly I'm not particularly happy with it. I have had it for a long time admittedly.

Just wondered if there were any recommendations for other acrylic brands readily available in the UK ?

Mossie · January 04, 2018, 03:45:33 AM

Try Citadel Elysian Green and Ogryn Camo for different shades, get them from Games Workshop.

PR19_Kit · January 04, 2018, 04:27:54 AM

I still use Humbrol 226, but I think it's available in acrylic too.

NARSES2 · January 05, 2018, 06:10:50 AM

Cheers gents

Mossie · January 07, 2018, 11:07:36 AM

Vallejo an interior green and zinc chromate green as well I think, they're in their Model Air range. I haven't got those, but I've got a few of the range and they brush paint very nicely, despite being meant for airbrushes.

Rick Lowe · January 08, 2018, 11:24:44 AM

Quote from: Mossie on January 07, 2018, 11:07:36 AM
Vallejo an interior green and zinc chromate green as well I think, they're in their Model Air range. I haven't got those, but I've got a few of the range and they brush paint very nicely, despite being meant for airbrushes.

Good to know that, thanks.

NARSES2 · January 09, 2018, 06:01:04 AM

Quote from: Rick Lowe on January 08, 2018, 11:24:44 AM
Quote from: Mossie on January 07, 2018, 11:07:36 AM
Vallejo an interior green and zinc chromate green as well I think, they're in their Model Air range. I haven't got those, but I've got a few of the range and they brush paint very nicely, despite being meant for airbrushes.

Good to know that, thanks.

'tis indeed

Mossie · January 09, 2018, 06:30:55 AM

Going slightly off thread, the Vallejo Model Air metallic colours are especially nice, it's quite easy to get a fine finish with a brush.

NARSES2 · January 09, 2018, 06:34:05 AM

That is interesting Mossie. I never considered them for brushing. Ta

Rick Lowe · January 10, 2018, 12:15:17 AM

Yes, good to know re the Vallejo Air - thanks!

zenrat · January 10, 2018, 12:29:35 AM

Re Model Air - I can't get a decent finish brushing the Vallejo zinc chromate over primer or undercoat but it looks great used as a final coat to give depth on top of other greens (Vallejo Golden Olive for example).
In fact, the zinc chromate is the only one of the model air range which i've found not to give a decent brushed finish (although a number of coats is needed in most cases).

nighthunter · August 20, 2018, 09:09:07 PM

Apologies for the thread necromancy, but I use Testors Model Master Acrylic Zinc Chromate Green. I am unaware if it's available in the UK, though, just trying to be helpful.

NARSES2 · August 22, 2018, 06:12:10 AM

Cheers