Matching RLM 81

[Jager]

Looking to paint late war German planes. I have paint codes for RLM 82 (pale green) and RLM 76 (lt blue), but I can't find a current match for the "violet brown" RLM 81.
Vallejo made one, but it's discontinued. They have an air brush one, but I don't airbrush.
What do you folks painting late war Germans use? Acrylics please.
Karl

[Guntruck]

You can use airbrush colours with a hairy stick Karl, it's just a bit thinner than the ordinary paint so you need to apply several coats. Most of my WW2 planes are hand painted with either Vallejo or Lifecolor sets.

[matt56]

I have some of the Vallejo Air colors for German planes, too, Karl. Like Steve, I found that with a couple of coats they cover very nicely, and I really like the look of the color...

All the best,
Matt

[Guntruck]

I seem to remember a discussion somewhere else on the Interwebby thingy suggesting Olive Drab as an alternative.

[Flying Helmut]

'Misterkit' do a "Braun Violet RLM-81 ; Luftwaffe range"

[matt56]

Then, too, Karl, if you are doing late-war planes, you have more leeway due to quality control issues, as well as fading and weathering. I would think as long as you are 'close' and like the way things look, you will be fine

All the best,
Matt

[Teaticket]

I've been using the Vallejo 'Air' colors and they work for me. Sometimes they may need a second coat as I use a black prime.

[Jager]

OK, thanks guys. I'll try the air paint.
Tim; It doesn't look like I can buy Misterkit paints in the USA or on Amazon.

Karl

[Flying Helmut]

Tim; It doesn't look like I can buy Misterkit paints in the USA or on Amazon.

Karl

I've ordered 'em from Italy - apparently they were a missed delivery today, and are now awaiting collection from the Parcel Office.