1/48 cannon fodder color match

[LORDRANCID77]

I have an extra   VF -1j head I wanted to make a cannon fodder 1/48. What the best match? I know this is waaaaay old but and advice will be greatly appreciated 

[Bolt]

Wish I could tell you what Tamiya or other brand color to use.  I'm mixing my own colors by eye.. my 1/48 cf is getting a custom color change..

[LORDRANCID77]

What blends have u tried?

[Bolt]

Haven't done any cf colors. Have several examples of other stuff but it's not necessarily helpful.

Been mixing Creatix airbrush colors.

Edited April 3, 2020 by Bolt

[LORDRANCID77]

It’s all good bro! Ima try to figure it. If I get close I’ll post it 

[nightmareB4macross]

Try the sing an inexpensive acrylic paint. If you take the head to Micheal’s there is a cheap paint that actually matches. I can’t remember the brand but it is there. I think it cost 1.00. 
 

Best way to use it is to prime your parts with light gray. Lightly sand. Thin paint down by water 60 parts and paint 40 parts. Apply thin coats with airbrush or hand brush. It will take about five light coats to achieve your desired color. Don’t apply heavy coats or you will have a ton of runs. Use matte coat to finish. Or you can leave as is if desired.

Paint is actually pretty resilient.

[LORDRANCID77]

Thanks I’ll try it!!

[LORDRANCID77]

If it’s the J head would you still recommend sanding since it’s a small surface?

[nightmareB4macross]

7 hours ago, LORDRANCID77 said:

If it’s the J head would you still recommend sanding since it’s a small surface?

I would lightly sand it to remove the roughness left behind by the primer. You could use 2400 grit paper. Anything with a lower grain will gouge your surface.

[LORDRANCID77]

Got it thanks!