2155TK[TK] Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 where is the cheapest website i can get the correct Humbrol AD Dark Grey #5? Shipping will have to be in the US. thanks for the tips! Luis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Just look on ebay, there are loads of sellers. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2155TK[TK] Posted July 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 thanks never thought of it! (bangs head!) saw one for just $5 including shipping. its from the UK though so i guess shipping might take a while . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runewolf[TK] Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 I just bought mine through a US reseller Squadron.com use the drop down on manufacturer and the first page for Humbrol will have the paint you need, Number 21 Black (HU021), Number 5 Dark Admiral Grey (HU005) and Number 14 French Blue (HU014) $2 a can, plus shipping. So for me I have $14 in this order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 You could always give me your name and address and paypal me the money and I can send you some? I'll just pick some up from my local model shop. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6540UKG Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 You also have to remember that #5 is now lighter than it used to be. A small amount of black is needed to darken it up slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 You also have to remember that #5 is now lighter than it used to be. A small amount of black is needed to darken it up slightly. Mark i find this is ony true when painting the grey onto unpainted plastic. When using the same on a helmet that has been painted white, the grey appears darker, wierd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6540UKG Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Mark i find this is ony true when painting the grey onto unpainted plastic. When using the same on a helmet that has been painted white, the grey appears darker, wierd Very strange... I fully resprayed my MRCE and still had to darken it down....but found it ok when I did my Ep3 Clone lid.. and both had the same white paint used. Had to darken it on my most recent TK lid, and that's gloss HIPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2155TK[TK] Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Thanks for the offers guys! i purchased one on ebay last night. cost me just $4.50 including s/h btw whats the ratio of black to the humbrol gery to get the right shade? 10 drops of grey to one drop of black? thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2155TK[TK] Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 should i just keep adding black till i get the desired shade? enamels darken when they dry right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6540UKG Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I used Jez's site, and Mike's 'DaveM' decals as reference to get the right shade. Just kept on adding black until it looked right. Ended up with a perfect match...so now have a near on full tin of it....lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2155TK[TK] Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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