The Color Buff

[wallyh]

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

[russ]

Where on the model will it be used?

 

Russ

[twintrow]

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

[wallyh]

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

[russ]

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

[reklein]

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