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Just found your channel. Great content and it's a pity that you no longer post content.

A note on photos: Germay was leading in the world in color photography, but developing film with color was insanely expensive, so it was rarely used, except by certain richer individuals (Rommel being one, he had got a color camera by Göring as a birthday present) and the propaganda company. And they did produce some excellent photos of among other things, tanks in RAL 7021, and from those one can see that the color is so close to black one can come without actually getting there. And here I think I have to object to using the box as a reference: yes, it is indeed dark grey, but I'm not so sure its RAL 7021 to be honest - it could be RAL 7009 for example. The reason why I'm wondering about the authencity of the color of the box is because field items (like boxes) did not go through the same manufacturing process as tanks, which is also why German field equipment like gasmask canisters, helmets, bottle cups, etc were different colors as well. One would think the most streamlined paint process would have been to just send everything metal to the paint booths of the tank factories, but that didn't happen obviously.

I wonder if Vallejo has changed their formulas and range? The Vallejo primer I have (74603) looks perfect as RAL 7021 and looks nothing like 79862. Interestingly enough, there is another color called German Grey (70995) but it is actually RAL 7016 and also look very close to the primer.

How are you doing? Enjoy your videos but haven't seen any in a while (obviously). Take care.

Border are crap. Stick to Dragon or Tamiya.

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Completely fascinating presentation - thanks for all the hard work and dedication that went into this - very much appreciated 😎👍

I’d be interested to mix 2 mr hobby colors to try to get the panzer gray

How about the Italeri 4795ap??

I would add Gaia notes 221 German grey up with MRP for the top spot. It is spot on.

Thanks for all the hard work Bruce.This was very helpful.At this time (Jan 24 ) MRP Tank Grey is nowhere to be found in the USA.. but I have some 3rd GEN on the way.

Thanks. Great work. I knew a number of ww2 vets who were into Squadron AC colors from the 30s. ( one a professional photographer of the old school) Their discussions (and my photography classes) got me into realizing how much B&W and Color photos of the period can greatly alter the look of colors. B&W film ( and Photo paper) actually trys to give an overall gray tone to the finished photo meaning the same item can look dark in one photo and light in another photo taken at the same time especially from a different light angle. . It is way more complicated and not intuitive. So thinking a dark photo is dark or a light photo is light in its actual color is usually not the case. This is not including the influence of different films and speeds. I only mention this as few people are aware of this now a days photography has changed . It really is not a simple thing to use a photo as proof of a color. I am no expert but I know B&W photos can be very deceiving .

Sun fade is real with grey and black. Especially, with roofs.

A TD only a mother could love.

I'm curious about AK's Real Color. On the Real Color bottle labels, it says "Colors adjusted spectrum graphically to mirror reality". In their marketing speak they mention the "scale effect"... "The paints are lightened to account for the color scale effect, which is the idea that colors become lighter and grayer over distance." So, if this scale effect is a real thing, is it even a valid goal to find a precise match to the original color?

So which mark 4 panzer was added to rommel toward end of campaign early 43?

Wonderfully informative and I’ll be trying the MRP-034 Tank Grey for two kits I’ll be working on. I did hit subscribe to your channel (Panzermeister 36 had mentioned your channel). I have you ever tested Sand color used on German armored vehicles? Again excellent video thank you

Have you done this with US olive drab for WWII vehicles?

Can you write the brand and name of first place. Never heard of it. Do you have something similar fir Dunkelgelb?

U obviously didnt get the updated version

Way too complicated, and im building this, sheesh But im using ur info to plow thru this

So i just received this model and there correction sheet included for most of mistakes of swapping parts, etc Unfortunate about the recuperator not fitting into mantlet.

On Tamiya, I wonder if the new IJN grays are close to the RAL 7021. I'll experiment on those myself too. Kure gray though I think could be ruled out since it's too light. Tamiya is the most available in my country, and I also like to experiment with mixes anyway. I think when you try to make variated tones of color on the tank, you are likely to mix.

Interesting vid!

Your medical box appears much lighter to ur 7021 swatch. Would have nice to lay your standard next to the box, but to happen.

Excellent, to the point review! Your review of history is wonderful

I liked it very much, but you must pay a lot of attention to instructions because of parts showing wrong numbers or others that suddenly appear glued on the model without ever calling it out (i.e. C30). But overall I had fun building it

What about xf22? I have H32 but i find it too dark...

I have seen so many companies especially armour kits where companies are cutting corners I prefer them but will do some aircraft because I will need a break from all the mistakes!

A bit late to the party, but would Mr Hobby Aqueous H416 RLM66 Black Grey make a decent substitute for Mr Hobby Aqueous H401? They don't have that at my local hobby store and only have H416.

Excellent

Will you test GAIA paint 221 RAL7021 ?

perfect video nice work buddy !! you're a legend !! highly appreciate

Hey Bruce - I see you're "just a noob" ;-) but anyway: Have you looked at the Hobbyboss re-release of the Tristar version of this vehicle, and if so, do you have any thoughts on it? Speaking from noob to noob!

Hi Bruce . I just finished watching both of your reviews of the F1 and now this video of the G . I have on my way to me , slow boat from overseas , the F1 kit . I do not know if it has the correct Turret in it or not . My question is , do you have any of the correct turrets still available for the F1 ? All in all , your reviews IMHO are the most indepth and easiest to follow that I have seen . I have now subscribed to you and will be watching more of them . Thank you . Oh and BTW , I'm in Canada in BC

Professional tutorial.

Great video 👍

here is my recipe for thin cement, which works exactly like Tamiya.... 50% lacquer thinner + 50% Acetone this will have much less odor than cellulose thinner/ lacquer thinner on its own, and less odor than Tamiya thin cement... the acetone facilitates fast clean evaporation, with some solvent power, the lacquer thinner is the stronger solvent that melts the plastic. enjoy ;O)

Ah yes the anti tank toster

part 4 pleeease

Sweet,

Liked!

Amazingly in-depth, so interesting; I felt like I was at school and should be taking notes! I would love to see what you think of Tamiya's early G (I forget the #), and maybe a comparison. Thanks a lot, much appreciated. Nick

Bruce this and the previous inbox review are simply fantastic. Thank you. Just a shame it seems you aren't doing either of these types of vids any more? But given the effort it must take, I fully understand. Anyway, thanks again. Nick.

Thank you for your great video..I hoped a fellow modeler could save my headache on U-Tube,as I’m about to start a German grey Tiger.shame good ole Tamiya paint don’t do it with this colour as I found it too light.I got the Revell panzer grey and though better I think it’s still a bit light.Shame as Revells bronzegreen is a wonderful paint for Russian armor and I thought their Panzer grey would be so..I’ll be watching your next video if you have found a magic paint mix to solve this ‘Grey area’,in model paint..Thanks again and all the best from the U.K..🇬🇧🇨🇦👍

Vallejo also has an AFV primer that is rated RAL7021 and is darker than the model color.

Just discovered your channel. Absolutely fantastic ! Like yourself , I strive for historical accuracy in my work , and can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate a video like this. Well done !!

I'd like to suggest another for you to consider. The only problem is getting ahold of it, as far as I can tell no-one here in the UK has received fresh stock so you may have to look around in the states for it. The company is Privateer Press and the the colour is Coal Black, under their P3 paint range. I would say that it beats(hands down in my opinion)all of the paints you rated in terms of closeness. It has a kind of unusual dark blue/slight green tint, but the dark is the dominant colour. Used over a black undercoat it gives a very good account of itself.

Sorry if I'm asking this poorly, but do you suppose taking into account the effect that "smaller scale paints should be lighter" would affect these rankings?

This is a bit late probably, but holy heck, the Vallejo paint looks like you were painting the model black. I'm highly surprised it was made to look LIGHTER than the real paint.