We want to thank all of the modelers who have responded so far to our question. Our decisions on what should be added for the latter 1/2 of 2018 will be made sometime in January (hard to believe we are already talking about the new year !). We asked the same question on other forums to garner as much input as possible. As we review the suggestions we should be able to see what modelers want.

We still have nearly 3 months to obtain intel on this subject and so far there has been no glaring area that seems to dominate (although British WW2 colors appears to be in the lead). Ask your friends to put in their thoughts on the subject.

As for several shades of the same color, we could do that. But since Tru-Color Paints are completely miscible with each other (they are all made with the exact same polymer and nearly identical solvent blends) the modeler has the ability to adjust the color lighter or darker as they wish using our generic white, off-white, grimy black, black, various grays, clear gloss and even clear flat is it really necessary to make 2-3 shades of the same Yellow Earth or Sand color, for example ? I can see the point of making a "freshly painted" tank color versus a "faded" paint color, but that can be achieved by adding a few drops of off-white or a lighter version by adding gloss or flat.

We understand that the modeler would like to purchase already blended colors or variations, but we have to think of the investment (dollar wise) the hobby shop (local or online) and our distributors have to make to stock multiple layers of the same color as well as the room that takes up. It also becomes an inventory and manufacturing nightmare in our factory. Right now we have 4 versions of Olive Drab for U.S. Armor and 2 versions of Olive Drab for British WWI aircraft. And yet, they all carry the same name - Olive Drab and a version number.

Thank you for listening to me and we look forward to more input and comments.

Martin Cohen, PhD
Tru-Color Paint

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Also as I understand Testor's is in the process of or already has discontinued the Model Master line, there is the obvious market to replace alot of the colors that only that brand really offered

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I read about this recently. It appears they are discontinuing their Model Master II line - their military colors, about 130+/- colors. But I couldn't care less because when they discontinued their Polly Scale and Floquil lines, I discontinued being a Testors customer. I feel bad for the rest of you, though. Stinks to have your favorite brand go away.

So I am very interested in Tru-Color looking to increase their product line.

Doug:

When we were developing the railroad colors we have (over 400 colors now in product line), we contemplated the idea of making aged, weathered colors for freight cars. The problem arises that my idea (and the rest of the Tru-Color Paint staff) of what a faded Southern Pacific boxcar should look like after 1 year,5 years, 10 years, etc. is vastly different from 1 modeler to another.

The same is true for armor and other army vehicles which seem to have more wear and tear than ships or planes. Sure, we could say take 20 drops of TCP-1401 Olive Drab and add 5 drops of TCP-157 Soo Line Off-White (a yellowish green light white), for example, and get a aged looking olive drab. However my idea of an aged olive drab may not be the same as another modeler. So I guess we could devise a chart as a starting point for a modeler. Is this something you would like to help with ? If so, let us know.

Martin Cohen, PhD
Tru-Color Paint

PS - We have over 100 automotive colors !

Bruce:

Thank you for your message. Sorry it took so long to reply, had computer issues. Our schedule for 2018 production is completed and very full. However, we will add the FS 33722 color into the 2019 product mix. On what vehicles is this color being painted ?

Nearly all of the Israeli armor and their uniform colors will be on display at the IPMS National Convention In August. If you or any other forum members plan to attend, drop by our tables for a chat.

Martin Cohen, PhD
Tru-Color Paint
P.O. Box 74524
Phoenix, AZ 85087-4524

714-488-9779