wallyh Posted April 13, 2014 Share #1 Posted April 13, 2014 Hi Everyone, I would like to use the color buff on my Fair American but I'm not sure exactly what shade this is - looks like it varies all over a range between a tan and a yellow color. Can anyone point me to the proper color? Thanks, Wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted April 13, 2014 Share #2 Posted April 13, 2014 Where on the model will it be used? Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintrow Posted April 13, 2014 Share #3 Posted April 13, 2014 Wally Model Expo sells several "Buff" colors, called Tallow, Cream and Dark Buff. Also Hobby shops sell RR paints that are called "Buff". Good Luck Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyh Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted April 13, 2014 Thanks for the replies. Russ - I was planning to use the Buff color on the bulwarks. Should I be considering other colors? Tom - thanks on the heads up on the RR colors. Wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted April 13, 2014 Share #5 Posted April 13, 2014 If you mean on the outer bulwarks, then the color would be yellow ochre. The inner bulwarks would most likely be red ochre. The yellow ochre was a dullish yellow while red ochre was a darker red color. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reklein Posted April 13, 2014 Share #6 Posted April 13, 2014 Freshly painted ? A week old.? a year old? in the north or the tropics? Behind the stacks or ahead? I'd just paint it something close and make up a story to fit. I hope I don't sound too sarcastic but there can be so much variation. You could take a picture but the color would depend on the exposure,film type, light conditions and all. Bill mtaylor 1 Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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