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Post by JCON on Jul 7, 2018 22:48:19 GMT -6
Remember when you do the deck blue all flat surfaces like the large roofs of the guns get that same color while the sides get the grey...
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Post by scowha7 on Jul 9, 2018 6:12:15 GMT -6
Thanks Joe! So, I was curious about something. On the particular model I've got, what would the red have been down by what I'm assuming is the water line? That's gotten me curious because I've not really found it on line. I did find an "example" model that was released by Tamiya that I believe is exactly what the colors should be, so that, the video and the the camo descriptions should get me what I'm looking for.
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Post by JCON on Jul 9, 2018 7:44:19 GMT -6
Original antifouling paints.
The steel is coated with a red oxide anti fouling coating. If you used normal paint to coat the surface below the waterline it would quickly be covered in barnacles and other types of sea life. Once these build up they create a lot of drag which causes the ship to use a lot more fuel. Antifouling agents keep the paint reasonably clear and free from excessive drag.
Should the vessel capsize against a blue or green sea the red was easy to spot.
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Post by scowha7 on Jul 9, 2018 7:47:09 GMT -6
cool. Thanks!  Makes sense then. So, I guess what I'll do is reduce the height of the red and add the navy and grays appropriately. |
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Post by JCON on Jul 9, 2018 7:51:03 GMT -6
That's what I will do on mine eventually...
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Post by cliffj (R.I.P.) on Jul 16, 2018 19:00:41 GMT -6
cool. Thanks! Makes sense then. So, I guess what I'll do is reduce the height of the red and add the navy and grays appropriately. Looking good Scott! You will need that black stripe between the hull red and the blue or gray. It's called the boot stripe and it's where the water line would be. |
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Post by JCON on Jul 16, 2018 19:41:39 GMT -6
That is correct Cliff!!!  |
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Post by BUCKY on Jul 16, 2018 21:50:31 GMT -6
I'm learning stuff, here! I never knew all that about the paint.
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Post by JCON on Jul 16, 2018 21:52:14 GMT -6
Stick with us Bucky you'll get your sea legs before you know it!!!
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Makes sense then. So, I guess what I'll do is reduce the height of the red and add the navy and grays appropriately. 
