RAL6003 for WW1 restoration?

[Chris Boonzaier]

I guess it is the BIG question... is RAL6003 the way to go for fieldgrey?

Best

Chris

[Hoss]

I just saw this interesting Chris let me ask you isn't ral 6003 'achromatic' ? therefore has no defined hue its basically whatever you want it to be. To restore something you'd have to use a combo of colours? 

 

sample below.

 

Cheers

[Spasm]

RAL 6003 is Olive Green (RAL being the German equivalent to a BS number ie a standard)

 

RAL 6009 is Grey/Olive

 

have a look here for some examples of base colours

 

http://www.repuestossam.com/en/kubelwagen/paints.htm

 

Giving anything a solid coating of the above colours looks rubbish IMO unless you have a brand new or close to new surface. Any age at all will need some depth/patina, easily available products from model shops or mixing up your own washes.    

[Hoss]

Hello

I believe he's talking of Imperial German colour 1908-22 in which case 6003 is incorrect if its for a helmet base colour its 100% wrong.

 

Regards

[Spasm]

Yep, Olive Green wouldn't be a good look for Imperial helmet's bases but it can be used for some of the camo paint.