This is the nineteenth entry in the build log and relates to Step 19: Painting and Marking Guide. In this step, I describe which parts are painted in which colours.
The 400ML (Satin Finish) Aerosols I used are listed below:
1 x RAL 1004 Yellow (Torpedo Warheads)
1 x RAL 3011 Red (Hull)
1 x RAL 6003 Dark Green (Decks)
2 x RAL 7042 Grey (Hull & Superstructure)
1 x RAL 9003 White (Mast Tops, Life Rafts, Life Rings)
1 x RAL 9006 Silver (Diesel Exhausts, Deck Vents)
1 x RAL 9011 Black (Torpedos, Masts, Radar, Search Light, Life Rafts)
1 x Clear Satin (Hull)
1 x Clear Matt (Decks, Bofors & Oerlikon Guns)
The 10ML (Matt Finish) Humbrol tinlets I used are listed below:
1 x Signal Red (Port Navigation Light)
1 x Signal Green (Starboard Navigation Light)
1 x Gun Metal (Bofors & Oerlikon Gun Barrels)
1 x Bronze (Ship’s Bell, Torpedo Propellers, Bofors Gun Barrel Details)
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The above picture is a library image of a Perkasa class vessel being fitted out (probably in 1967), as can be seen by the ‘KD’ on the upper part of the life ring.
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The above image is the model boat at the same angle for comparison. I am very pleased with the result.
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I used premixed cellulose aerosols for the bulk of the work, these cans are available from Morelli’s in the UK and similar car body repair paint suppliers. Although you could use acrylic, I prefer the spray modulation that these cellulose aerosols always provide, as they come with very precise nozzles with adjustable fans.
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In addition, cellulose has a very rapid flash off to touch dry, (which is essential when you have to spray outside and hope nothing lands on your work). They do retail at about £8 each, but are very much worth it.
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