USN red lead paint color

Modeling Subjects Ships
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What would be a good match (in 1/350) for the red lead paint the Navy used?

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Valspar Rusty Red primer in the jumbo rattle-can. Available at Lowes

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Sometimes I use Rustoleum red oxide primer in the rattle can. Sometimes it seems a little brown. Also lately I’ve had a lot of problems with Rustoleum cans stopping to work about half way through.

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I like British Crimson as a red lead. It is a bit more saturated (reddish) than a red oxide. Red oxide is a popular paint for freshwater hulls, but not for sea-going.

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If you like enamels, I use ColourCoats Norfolk 65a Anti-fouling Red for WWII USN ships and Modern USN Anti-fouling Red for more modern USN ships.

Steve

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I also use coulorcoats anti fouling reds. They look to me just like my ship looked when in drydock for refitting. EJ