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Mike CC
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USN Deck Blue 20-B

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I know that alot of folks use WEM paints. With the production problems WEM is having, what are your using, or have used in the past that comes close? Thanks Mike
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Re: USN Deck Blue 20-B

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Pollyscale makes most of the USN WWII colors in acrylic. I've used several (20-B included) and haven't had a problem with them.
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Re: USN Deck Blue 20-B

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If you can find the Model Master Marine acryl, I've liked them, and thought they were slightly more accurate than Pollyscale. However, they are out of production. There's a store by me that has a rack and every time I'm there, I buy all I can afford.


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Re: USN Deck Blue 20-B

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Yes the modelmaster 4243 is the paint to use.
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Re: USN Deck Blue 20-B

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If I can't get WEM Colourcoats, then I resort to Model Masters. A good second best in my opinion. You might want to check out WarshipHobbies.com for WEM paints. They have made them the centerpiece of their inventory and I get most of my WEM paints from them. They usually have most of the tints in stock and they are great folks to do business with.

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