Question for Andy or the guys at K&C about paint.. (1 Viewer)

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Hi..i have the figure LAH125 Hermann Goering and falling from a shelf it had a few chips on his greatcoat...now the greatcoat has a strange color i can't reproduce..it's a kind of grey seen in the picture but i can't reproduce it..i use vallejo colors when i retouch my figures maybe you can suggest me an equivalent!Thanks!!
 

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I have repainted this figure (or sorted out chips) and, used Vallejo feldgrau 338 ger.1 from the panzer aces paint set. depending on where the chips are you can lighten or darken this colour but, it gave the closest colour that I could find in the vallejo range. Hope it helps
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Hi..i have the figure LAH125 Hermann Goering and falling from a shelf it had a few chips on his greatcoat...now the greatcoat has a strange color i can't reproduce..it's a kind of grey seen in the picture but i can't reproduce it..i use vallejo colors when i retouch my figures maybe you can suggest me an equivalent!Thanks!!
 
I'm not a painter but the friend who repairs all of my figures and who used to be a K & C dealer has told me that K & C has used a mix of paints because when repairing figures he has to experiment to find the right shade. Don't know if that helps at all.
 
Thanks ..it's really a strange shade but maybe i must only buy some other grey and give a try..usually the Vallejo colors are really good for retouching chips..
 
I also think Andy said they use a different paint maker for touch up at the shop but I can't remember the brand.
 
Looks like you have more than one grey in that figure. It's also mostly a very pale grey.

This is how I approach touching in chips - there may be other ways - but this is mine.

I would start with a White or even Ivory paint - and a plain white surface, (I use old lids from butter, marge or even yoghurt pots that you can dispose of afterwards). Gradually add in touches of light grey to the white and paint a surface with a series of 1cm squares (keeping a record of what amounts you use. I usually number the squares in pencil - and record what goes with the number!). I use a cocktail stick - and count the drops. (e.g. start with four drops of white - then one drop of grey mix - paint on your test surface - then wait.). Do wait until dry, as it usually changes colour a bit - then compare with the figure. When you are there, and it might take a few attempts - you will see it.

Grey can be a strange colour - so if you can't get it with two colours - try a touch of blue as well. (and by a touch, I mean a tiny addition).

Re-touch with the approprate mix once you're satisfied - using a light hand. Remember, it's better to do it twice lightly - rather than have a big blob sitting there for eternity.

Do the same for the shade creases in the "material" of the coat - if they are chipped too.

Remember to keep the record of the shade(s) - and how you got there - in case you drop it again.

Best of luck with the repair, johnnybach
 
Great suggestion Johnny!Specially for the blue touch..maybe it helps , the grey of the greatcoat has some "dirty" shades but the chips occurred with the base colour and maybe the blue will do.I tried with the grey green of the Werhmacht uniform but to no avail..it is really a different color...thanks for the tips!!!
 

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