Trying to build AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin
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Per prendere confidenza con le istruzioni e rendermi conto di quali colori siano essenziali e potenzialmente da acquistare e quali no ho fotocopiato le istruzioni ed ho assegnato ad ogni colore del modello (as es [A] Flat Back etc) e ho colorato le componenti nello stampo e nelle varie fasi di assembraggio.
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To become familiar with the instructions and realize which colors are essential and potentially worth purchasing and which are not, I photocopied the instructions and assigned each color of the model (e.g. [A] Flat Back etc) and colored the components in the mold and in the various phases of assembly.
Per prendere confidenza con le istruzioni e rendermi conto di quali colori siano essenziali e potenzialmente da acquistare e quali no ho fotocopiato le istruzioni ed ho assegnato ad ogni colore del modello (as es [A] Flat Back etc) e ho colorato le componenti nello stampo e nelle varie fasi di assembraggio.
EN
To become familiar with the instructions and realize which colors are essential and potentially worth purchasing and which are not, I photocopied the instructions and assigned each color of the model (e.g. [A] Flat Back etc) and colored the components in the mold and in the various phases of assembly.
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il colore Verde Olive serve solo per i seggiolini lo ricavo dalla combinazione di quello che ho a disposizione
Prima di partire voglio avere a disposizione tutto il necessario
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the color Olive Green is only used for the child seats, I get it from the combination of what I have available
Before starting, I want to have everything I need available
il colore Verde Olive serve solo per i seggiolini lo ricavo dalla combinazione di quello che ho a disposizione
Prima di partire voglio avere a disposizione tutto il necessario
EN
the color Olive Green is only used for the child seats, I get it from the combination of what I have available
Before starting, I want to have everything I need available
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GRAZIE al database di colori presente nel sito scalemates.com ho ricavato i valori cardinali (RGB e HEX) per comparare i colori a mia disposizione, in caso di leggera discordanza o quantitativo da utilizzare in parti piccole o nascoste ovvierò combinando quanto a disposizione.
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THANKS SCALEMATES your color database is fantastic, I got the cardinal values (HEX conversion rapidtables.com/convert/color/hex-to-rgb.html
in HEX) to compare the colors available to me, in case of slight discrepancy or quantity to be used in small or hidden parts I will use combining of what is available.
GRAZIE al database di colori presente nel sito scalemates.com ho ricavato i valori cardinali (RGB e HEX) per comparare i colori a mia disposizione, in caso di leggera discordanza o quantitativo da utilizzare in parti piccole o nascoste ovvierò combinando quanto a disposizione.
EN
THANKS SCALEMATES your color database is fantastic, I got the cardinal values (HEX conversion rapidtables.com/convert/color/hex-to-rgb.html
in HEX) to compare the colors available to me, in case of slight discrepancy or quantity to be used in small or hidden parts I will use combining of what is available.
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Dovrei aver chiaro quello che mi serve per le vernici.
Devo reperire sicuramente il GUN METAL model color non lo trovo opterò per tamiya X-10, il rosso che ho a disposizione e troppo scuro e smorto comprerò anche il rosso matt per l'esterno preferisco eppoi mi serve come colore base RGB
Per gli altri colori previsti cercherò di farli dai colori a mia disposizione, tanto è un allenamento per modelli a cui tengo di più e che realizzerò con l'acrilico.
Credo che questo sarà l'ultimo che faccio completamente con gli enamels.
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I should be clear about what I need for paint.
I must definitely find the GUN METAL model color I do not find I will opt for Tamiya X-10, the red I have available and too dark and dull I will also buy the red matt for the outside I prefer and I serve as a base color RGB
For the other colors provided I will try to make them from the colors at my disposal, so much is a training for models that I care more and that I will realize with acrylic.
I think this will be the last one I do completely with enamels.
Dovrei aver chiaro quello che mi serve per le vernici.
Devo reperire sicuramente il GUN METAL model color non lo trovo opterò per tamiya X-10, il rosso che ho a disposizione e troppo scuro e smorto comprerò anche il rosso matt per l'esterno preferisco eppoi mi serve come colore base RGB
Per gli altri colori previsti cercherò di farli dai colori a mia disposizione, tanto è un allenamento per modelli a cui tengo di più e che realizzerò con l'acrilico.
Credo che questo sarà l'ultimo che faccio completamente con gli enamels.
EN
I should be clear about what I need for paint.
I must definitely find the GUN METAL model color I do not find I will opt for Tamiya X-10, the red I have available and too dark and dull I will also buy the red matt for the outside I prefer and I serve as a base color RGB
For the other colors provided I will try to make them from the colors at my disposal, so much is a training for models that I care more and that I will realize with acrylic.
I think this will be the last one I do completely with enamels.
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评论
7 16 December 2023, 10:50
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A favorite machine. And it is not found in stores. And there are so many beautiful livery. I am nobly envious of the project. 🙂 I really liked the approach with the colours. I also often do such research. I'll be sending out my gun metal color choices tonight. The "supplier" here has this color conversion table. It's not complete, but it's useful. hobbyland.bg/colourtable
18 December 2023, 14:21
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As I promised: Model Master 4681, Model Master 4677, Mr. Hobby H-28, Tamiya XF-84, and X-10. lh3.googleuserconten..9-s-no-gm?authuser=0
18 December 2023, 19:58
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First of all, thanks for your advice, I'll keep it in mind.
The model is old, it's about 20 years old and some specific colors have been out of stock for a while. I bought it in 2003/2004 then I was busy and always put it off.
Maybe this time is the right time 😮) I have assembled a Dornier time leter but I have to improve a lot, vinyl for the windows, masking with adequate tape (Tamiya I thought) dilute the paint better, lighter brush strokes etc etc etc I have other projects I care about and want to practice. It will definitely be better than the Dornier ;o)
18 December 2023, 21:37
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Regarding the approach, your appreciation comforts me, I wanted to have some absolute values to refer to in the jungle of existing codings and variants, the intent would ultimately be to equip myself with a set of basic W B R G B matt and glossy colors and find a method to use either RGB but perhaps better CMYK or another methodology for mixing colors perhaps with a graduated test tube. This is for simple colors while metallic and special
I think they should be purchased anyway. Do you think it is too complicated an approach or perhaps given your experience that it does not bring benefits?
18 December 2023, 21:44
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hobbyland.bg/colourtable (Ottimo !!!)
lh3.googleuserconten..9-s-no-gm?authuser=0 (Fantastico !!!)
18 December 2023, 22:02
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Oh no. Using RGB or CMYK values is very misleading. I personally do not use such methods in the hobby. Otherwise, I work in a digital printing house, I understand enough about color patterns and a lot more such nonsense. It is appropriate to use different scales: RAL, US Federal Standard, RLM. The difference is that these are paint scales and they are standard defined.
18 December 2023, 22:43
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Thank you for your valuable advice.
I had in fact doubts about the real possibility ... would need tools from paint industry obviously, you saved me a lot of time, I understood your explanation.
I think I'll use the hex or rgb encoding as a tonal comparison value anyway. Just as an indicative reference to be able to "compare", similar color. I can only lighten or darken. I will practice on this anyway because I want to improve on color management. I will try with some test models.
19 December 2023, 21:21
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Thank you for your valuable advice.
I had in fact doubts about the real possibility ... would need tools from paint industry, you saved me a lot of time that I could have wasted, I understood your explanation.
I think I'll use the hex or rgb encoding as a tonal comparison value anyway. Just as an indicative reference to be able to "compare", similar color. I can only lighten or darken. I will practice this because I will improve on color management. I will try with some test models.
19 December 2023, 21:25
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I think I'll opt for Tamiya X-10 enamel, I don't want to mix acrylics with enamels yet
19 December 2023, 22:16
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Studio e realizzazione del modello AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin in configurazione Canadian Air Force