"Austrian Poppy Red" Topic
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| Jaycor | 31 May 2015 4:23 a.m. PST |
Hi all, I'm just embarking on a unit of Austrian Hussars (4th Hessen-Homburg to be precise,) and see their breeches are poppy red. Does anyone have a good match for this colour. I use Vallejo paints mainly but am open to suggestions. The shabraque I have down as scarlet so this suggest a difference in shade. Look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Gav |
| jeffreyw3 | 31 May 2015 5:08 a.m. PST |
This might help get you started…
TMP link |
| HistoryPhD | 31 May 2015 7:27 a.m. PST |
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 Condotta  | 31 May 2015 7:42 a.m. PST |
Thanks for the OP and the links! |
| HistoryPhD | 31 May 2015 8:34 a.m. PST |
If you still have an old tin of the Humbrol Authentic Colours range, Poppy Red was #153 Erdbeerrot (Strawberry Red). |
| MajorB | 31 May 2015 10:36 a.m. PST |
Does anyone have a good match for this colour. I'd just paint 'em a nice bright red. At this distance in time we have absolutely no idea what exact shade was used. |
| wrgmr1 | 31 May 2015 1:01 p.m. PST |
Recommended by Archiduke in his book for a bright red.
Vallejo 3 color layers.
1st layer Burnt cadmium red 814
2nd layer Carmine red 908
3rd layer Vermillion 909 This gives a nice bright red color. |
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