Vostok-1 R7 Paint color

[grafgulch]

Does anyone if there is a available paint that matches Testors Paint Model Master Enamel "Euro I Gray" Spray FS36081. I understand that this is the color that closest matches the actual Vostok-1. The Testors paint is discontinued.
Thanks.. Paul

 

[mikec]

AK Real Colors makes a Grey FS36081 -- https://www.hobbylinc.com/ak-grey-f...paint-10ml-bottle-hobby-and-model-paint-rc243

I found a bunch of conversion charts but this color matching thing is a whole can of worms. https://www.cybermodeler.com/color/fs_table.shtml

 

[mikec]

I'm not a stickler for this so I would go with Rusto 2x Painter's Touch Satin Granite as being close enough, but YMMV.

 

[grafgulch]

Thank you Mike. I did find a hobby shop in my area that still had 2 spray can and one bottle of the Testors stuff. I have plans to enter my Vostok in competitio, so I am trying to be as accurate as I can.

 

[James Duffy]

 

[MarsFire]

FS 36081 Euro #1 Grey is the old name for what is now called FS 36081 Deep Grey. Check out Crosslink Paints. They will make it in a spray, a bottle, or a paint pen if you like. Plus they give you a DOM, DOEx, and a lot number so it's traceable if the judge questions it's authenticity.


Andrew

 

[Ez2cDave]

FS 36081 Euro #1 Grey is the old name for what is now called FS 36081 Deep Grey. Check out Crosslink Paints. They will make it in a spray, a bottle, or a paint pen if you like. Plus they give you a DOM, DOEx, and a lot number so it's traceable if the judge questions it's authenticity.


Andrew

https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/federal-standard-paint-aerosol-spray-cans-up-to-12oz-per-can.171575/#post-2253555

Dave F.

 

[Sotheby]

I used "Wolf Grey" from Montana. Very similar to Panzer Grey, used by AFV modellers. The US Olive Drab often suggested as Vostok colour scheme is incorrect.

 

[MarkB.]

The actual color is a Soviet navy color that is blue grey. I have not been able to confirm but have been told by knowledgeable ship modelers that its a Baltic Blue. Moskova-class helo carriers were painted a similar color in the 70's. The old Euro Grey was not bad but lacks a blue tone. Also, it's entirely possible that the color has changed over time. For instance, there are only a few pictures of the Sputnik R-7 but even from a distance it is painted a noticeable lighter color than later R-7s. The Soyuz for the Apollo-Soyuz mission was painted white. There have been other commemorative paint jobs over the years. The amount of Russian Marker Red (Testors color) on the bottom of the first stage boosters has certainly changed over time.

I painted my Soyuz and Vostok Euro Grey and it has held up well over time. I do agree with Sotheby, the real things are most assuredly NOT OD green.

 

[PhlAsh]

I recall having that issue too. Found a doc that said all the green tint in documentation should be ignored as it's a result of film aging. I ended up using a weird gray on my N1...
Dupli-Color Paint TB102 Dupli-Color Trim And Bumper Coating; Dark Charcoal

 

[James Duffy]

Here's an admittedly anecdotal take on this question. During the 2006 World Spacemodeling Championships participants were given the opportunity to tour highlights of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, and one of the stops was the facility where Soyuz components were stored and integrated. It was an unusual opportunity to inspect the booster parts up close, and settle the "grey or green?" question.

Guess what? Some saw grey, some saw green. The truth can probably be assessed only by an up close photometric analysis with one of those spiffy rigs that you find in graphics studios or auto body shops. My personal take is that the color is grey with a healthy dollop of green.