Paints — Tamiya to Vallejo conversion

[GaryG64]

I have searched and looked and I cannot really find a comprehensive conversion chart for Tamiya to Vallejo.

Does anyone know where I might find a chart?

 

[blakeh1]

I am not sure there really is a definitive one

I have done searches but often when I come across info, it is often questionable, or a vague color match

Any specific colors you are looking for?

Rather than a direct match, if you have an FS number for the color you need it might be better to search for Tamiya matches to that FS number instead of a Vallejo to Tamiya match

 

[GaryG64]

Thanks Blake, I did find an app in my searching (there's an app for everything) that might prove helpful.

 

[the Baron]

I just use the Mk I eyeball.

 

[golgotha]

I have searched and looked and I cannot really find a comprehensive conversion chart for Tamiya to Vallejo.

Does anyone know where I might find a chart?

If you are an android user do a search in the Google store for Brushrage. Even using the free version, the ability to compare paint matches is fabulous with a huge database of manufacturers paint lists and the ability to keep an inventory of all your paints.
Merry Christmas,
John

 

[GaryG64]

If you are an android user do a search in the Google store for Brushrage. Even using the free version, the ability to compare paint matches is fabulous with a huge database of manufacturers paint lists and the ability to keep an inventory of all your paints.
Merry Christmas,
John

Thanks, John. I'll look into that. Merry Christmas to you too.

 

[Pantherman]

If you are an android user do a search in the Google store for Brushrage. Even using the free version, the ability to compare paint matches is fabulous with a huge database of manufacturers paint lists and the ability to keep an inventory of all your paints.
Merry Christmas,
John

Loving the app John. Nice one.
Pantherman

 

[golgotha]

Loving the app John. Nice one.
Pantherman

You are welcome. I have using it for almost 12 months. You will find that it is updated regularly with other paint lists or corrections for those already there. To have a full inventory of my huge paint sticks and the ability to mark any I want is magic as the brain gets older. Delve deeper and you find that real enthusiasts have spent time developing a very well presented app. I will pay for the full version in the future.
Now the wife has been victualled with toast and coffee, 2 cats fed, I have to dance with Henry the vacuum cleaner. John

 

[golgotha]

I just use the Mk I eyeball.

Ah the original 'battle computer'

 

[ohbejuan]

I use https://www.modelshade.com/

It is not precise but it gives me an idea and I can usually narrow it down from there

 

[GaryG64]

You are welcome. I have using it for almost 12 months. You will find that it is updated regularly with other paint lists or corrections for those already there. To have a full inventory of my huge paint sticks and the ability to mark any I want is magic as the brain gets older. Delve deeper and you find that real enthusiasts have spent time developing a very well presented app. I will pay for the full version in the future.
Now the wife has been victualled with toast and coffee, 2 cats fed, I have to dance with Henry the vacuum cleaner. John

Glad to hear your wife is eating!
Please keep us updated

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

Go here:

https://www.paint4models.com/Paint Conversion Chart 2010-2021.pdf

 

[GaryG64]

Go here:

https://www.paint4models.com/Paint Conversion Chart 2010-2021.pdf

Awesome! Thanks! Very extensive color chart!

 

[bettisd]

There is an app called "Model Paint 42" which lists many of the hobby paint lines and compares colors to other brands. I'm not sure how accurate their comparisons are? But, it is a start.

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

Why should anyone pay $2 for Model Paint 42 app when paint4models is free?

 

[ohbejuan]

Why should anyone pay $2 for Model Paint 42 app when paint4models is free?

Good point, but paint 4 models is a little hard to read, particularly on the phone

 

[CY343491]

I've found Tamiya to Vallejo conversion, it looks correct first glance, i hope that it will work;
https://www.mech9.com/p/tamiya-acrylic-paint-flat-to-vallejo.html

 

[GaryG64]

I've found Tamiya to Vallejo conversion, it looks correct first glance, i hope that it will work;
https://www.mech9.com/p/tamiya-acrylic-paint-flat-to-vallejo.html

Thanks

 

[ohbejuan]

Turns out they have a ton of conversion charts. They may be dated, I have no idea, but it looks like a decent resource.

https://www.mech9.com/2016/07/paint-color-equivalents.html

 

[GaryG64]

Turns out they have a ton of conversion charts. They may be dated, I have no idea, but it looks like a decent resource.

https://www.mech9.com/2016/07/paint-color-equivalents.html

Thanks for your help.