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Title: Nieuport XXIII Blue
Post by: rolanddvi on May 11, 2020, 10:28:49 AM

I have been drooling over my recent Copper State NIE. XXIII purchase and was wondering what color blue do some of you use for French type aircraft? I looked at the instructions for a WNW Salmson and they show Tamiya XF-23 for Light Horizon Blue and XF-18 for Dark Horizon Blue. Curious as to what others use.

Thanks,
Mike

Title: Re: Nieuport XXIII Blue
Post by: Rob_Owens on May 11, 2020, 02:13:27 PM

Perhaps. . .Sacre Bleu??? ;D

Title: Re: Nieuport XXIII Blue
Post by: RAGIII on May 12, 2020, 12:20:05 AM

I like British PRU blue as a starting point. Other opinions may vary.
RAGIII

Title: Re: Nieuport XXIII Blue
Post by: rolanddvi on May 12, 2020, 05:56:50 AM

Good one Rob, although I'm not familiar with that shade!! lol

Thanks Rick, I'll take a look at that. To me the WNW call out seems just a little to grayish.

Mike

Title: Re: Nieuport XXIII Blue
Post by: B Sharp on May 12, 2020, 06:36:02 AM

I am using Ammo´s French Blue 062.

Bjarne

Title: Re: Nieuport XXIII Blue
Post by: rolanddvi on May 15, 2020, 10:43:48 AM

Thanks to all who replied. I think i'll do some experimenting with the info provided.

Mike