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nboyd383
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Help with color

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Hi I'm building a model of the IJNS Akagi and I need to get some teak paint for the deck does anyone know companies that sell some and/or how to make some... (mixing different colors that is) if you could you'll be a great help :big_grin: :big_grin: :big_grin: :big_grin: :big_grin:
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welcome to Modelwarships.com!

Specifically on decks...
http://www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~mokei/e-tips- ... kpaint.htm

For a terrific build of Akagi--and some methodolgy...
http://www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~mokei/e-gallery-akagi.htm

follow the tech tips here:
http://www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~mokei/e-frame-tips.htm

you can do a lot worse tha have a look here for an overview of what on his site... plenty of looking and reading!!

http://www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~mokei/e-home.htm

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http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery ... index.html

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Post by nboyd383 »

thanks so much those guides are perfect even detailing how to make the deck "wooden"
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