What are we using for PC10?

This has probably been discussed previously, but I was wondering what paint (or combinations of paints) people have used for the PC10 finish so commonly seen on WW1 aircraft of the British RFC.

Of course, I realize that there is some (well alright, LOTS) of controversy about the proper colour for PC10. *(Another thread?) *I was simply wondering, which paint do you use?

Dean in Omaha

[Ross_Moorhouse]

Poly Scale PC-10 ( 34098 )

[edmondthieffry]

Usually, I use Vallejo or Humbrol.

For Humbrol, I mix Chocolate Brown 98 and Dark Green 30 in equal parts. If I want a brownish or a greenish hue, I add more brown or more green.

For Vallejo, I use Brown Violet with a *dab of Dark Brown or Dark Green.

Regards

[PeterL]

...I mix Chocolate Brown and Dark Green in equal parts. If I want a brownish or a greenish hue, I add more brown or more green.

I too favour the brown side of the argument. Humbrol "Brown Bess" straight out of the tin when I can get it.

For Humbrol, I mix Chocolate Brown (98) and Dark Green (30) in equal parts.

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Apologies if this is old news

[edmondthieffry]

Many thanks for this advies.

Is it better now ?

As you presumably pointed out, I'm a newcomer and I've a lot to learning.

Regards

[Rob_Owens]

I'm NOT a newcomer, and I've still got a lot to learn! Re PC10, from what I gather, it was a lot like Soviet Armor Green: a lot of variations. PC10 weathered badly, so the exact shade might appear different on the same airframe, let alone on different aircraft/ batches of paint. Throw in PC12, and you've got colors that are practically "Impervious to Criticism." Rob

Modelmaster "Green Drab" is one that, to me, looks a lot like the finish on repro and restored a/c from the Great War Period. Don't know if that is a good guide, though. I do believe that the MISTERKIT PC-10 looks a little weird. It looks like one of the wacky colors in the 64 box of crayolas we used to have as kids, maybe "sea green" or something. Usually, I take some Modelmaster "Green Drab" and "brown" it with MM "Field Drab".

...I'm a newcomer and I've a lot to learning.

I didn't even know what PC10 was, I just had the same problem with the smilies the other day so don't think I'm anything but a newbie.

[Michael]

And I thought that PC10 was the latest revision of the Civil Service Manual.