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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: Mat_B on March 19, 2010, 12:52:23 pm

Title: deck green?
Post by: Mat_B on March 19, 2010, 12:52:23 pm

hi
at the stage where i need to paint my tug decks
what colour do you guys use from halfords?

Thanks  :-))
Mat

Title: Re: deck green?
Post by: DickyD on March 19, 2010, 02:22:13 pm

I used Humbrol 78  :-))

Title: Re: deck green?
Post by: ixion on March 19, 2010, 05:26:26 pm

I use Humbrol 131

Title: Re: deck green?
Post by: pugwash on March 19, 2010, 05:44:29 pm

I use Humbrol 88 deck green

Pugwash

Title: Re: deck green?
Post by: DickyD on March 19, 2010, 05:47:16 pm

Definitely Humbrol 78 as specified by Model Slipway

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Al%20Khubar/DSCF0144.jpg)

Title: Re: deck green?
Post by: Mat_B on March 19, 2010, 06:05:18 pm

any idea of colour name for halfords spray cans as dont have an airbrush  >>:-(

Mat

Title: Re: deck green?
Post by: ixion on March 19, 2010, 06:10:37 pm

Quote from: Mat_B on March 19, 2010, 06:05:18 pm

any idea of colour name for halfords spray cans as dont have an airbrush  >>:-(

I have a airbrush but carefully brush painted the decks on 'Smit Ierland'

Here is a link to the real tug to compare the colour  http://media.shipspotting.com/uploads/photos/rw/483608/Ship+Photo+SMIT+IERLAND.jpg (http://media.shipspotting.com/uploads/photos/rw/483608/Ship+Photo+SMIT+IERLAND.jpg)

Title: Re: deck green?
Post by: ray123 on March 19, 2010, 06:17:11 pm

i use humbrol no 76 & brush it on  &seal it with a good satin or matt varnish (ronsil)  regards ray

Title: Re: deck green?
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on March 19, 2010, 07:32:42 pm

Quote from: Mat_B on March 19, 2010, 06:05:18 pm

any idea of colour name for Halfords spray cans as don't have an airbrush  >>:-(

Mat

Very difficult getting a green paint from commercial dealers as, quote  " but Sir, they don't make green cars these days".  I always have this problem.  If you find a make of car then please let us all know.

Cheers

Ken

Title: Re: deck green?
Post by: craftysod on March 19, 2010, 09:31:18 pm

If your worried about leaving streak marks on your deck,use a make up brush.
My missus was going to throw out her old (but unused) ones.
They are very fine hair,and leave no streaks.
I use humbrol matt 30

Title: Re: deck green?
Post by: BoatyBoy on March 19, 2010, 10:48:35 pm

don't bother with humbrol, Halfords ford meadow green is what you want