Specific color for tube stripes

[Scott M.[TK]]

OK, I have acquired a file and have cut my first set of tube stripes. These are a basic blue, and do not seem to be 100% accurate in color. With all the experts floating around here recently, can anyone give me an accurate idea regarding the color? I believe my shape is good. Let me know what you think:

 

 

Feel free to provide other feedback as well. I felt these look more accurate compared to the others I have seen, but again, I want to get your feedback.

 

Once I get the blue down, I will be making these available in an accurate blue, as well as any other color people can think of.

 

Let the opinions roll!!

 

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[TK-2126_MD[TK]]

Hey Scott!!!

two threads about This can only find one....

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But Humbrol midnight blue was mentioned......

 

Hope this helps

 

But fromm what i can see tthey look right... I might suggest u get a pic of it with noon sun over head, that would give us the closest to true color, but i would get thous, right now if i need a pair!!!

My opinion....

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[Scott M.[TK]]

Thanks,

 

My biggest issue is matching that with the colors of vinyl I have available. Funny thing is Humbrol Midnight Blue is not an option in Vinyl.

 

I am actually working with TC on this, so maybe he has an idea.

 

Thanks again,

 

[wannab]

Humbrol Midnight blue is too dark, in fact no Humbrol color matches the tube stripes.

 

Most vinyl cut stripes use 3M/Gerber vivid blue. There is no vinyl that will match the correct color. See starwarshelmets.com for pics of the real deal to get an idea of the actual color.

 

I was working on a paint color mix that matches (it's been put on the back burner for awhile too many irons in the fire at the moment), when done I can spray the vinyl then cut the stripes or use it to hand paint if desired.

 

Doug

[Peregrinus]

By all means, let us know the paint mix you come up with. Have you looked at Testors' range of military colors? Some of their WWII German blues look like they might be close... I fully plan to cut a frisket template and airbrush the buggers.

 

--Jonah