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Complete original paint requirements and documented options reviewed. Source scheme: MiG-21MF Slovak Air Force, 4th Flight, Sliač Airbase, Slovakia, ca. 1999, 7713 Milka. Original names and codes remain visible. Approximate or cross-family choices start unchecked; dried color, sheen and special effects are not certified equivalents. AK True Metal options are polishable waxes: prime first, brush on, then polish after drying; allow 48 hours. They differ from the solvent-based polishable Mr.Metal Color family. Do not use X20A or Mr.Color thinner with wax. Tools and thinning purchases are unchecked. Each thinner applies only to its named family. Digital swatches are provisional; out-of-stock cards stay disabled. Source details retain all options, conflicts and original mixtures.
Original palette, placement, alternatives and source notes
Original paint roles and choices are listed below. Printed alternatives are options for the same role, not additional required purchases or guaranteed color matches. Approximate store options start unchecked.
- Source C1: GSI Creos Mr. Color C1 WHITE.
Common assembly and an optional equipment choice. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 6; 9. Navigation-light white zones at wing edges; optional SPRD booster body choice versus C11 or MC218.
Store option: Gloss White Mr.Color 10ml C001. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C3: GSI Creos Mr. Color C3 RED.
Common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 3. Small wheel-bay pipe/cap detail D48.
Store option: Gloss Red Mr.Color 10ml C003. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C4: GSI Creos Mr. Color C4 YELLOW.
Common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 3; 7; 12. Wheel-bay pipes C24/C33/C34 and internal air-brake panels A8/A9/A16; yellow tank nose if optional tanks used.
Printed alternatives: GSI Creos Aqueous Hobbycolor H4.
Store option: Gloss Yellow Mr.Color 10ml C004. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C5: GSI Creos Mr. Color C5 BLUE.
Common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 5. Wheel-bay cylinders D25/D26/D28.
Store option: Blue Gloss Mr.Color 10ml C005. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C11: GSI Creos Mr. Color C11 LIGHT GRAY.
Common assembly and an optional equipment choice. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 7; 8; 9. Landing strut bodies, fittings and air-brake actuators; nose detail D49; optional SPRD booster body choice.
Store option: Light Gull Gray Mr.Color 10ml C011. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Semi-gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C13: GSI Creos Mr. Color C13 NEUTRAL GRAY.
Common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 8; 12. Ejection-seat structure and sole Milka scheme gray camouflage, underside and specified pylon areas.
Printed alternatives: GSI Creos Aqueous Hobbycolor H53.
Store option: Neutral Gray Mr.Color 10ml C013. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Semi-gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C27: GSI Creos Mr. Color C27 INTERIOR GREEN.
Chosen color alternative. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 7. One of two explicit choices for landing-gear bay surfaces, braces, doors and associated internal details. Chosen as first printed alternative for a proposed default.
Store option: Interior Green Mr.Color C027. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Semi-gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C33: GSI Creos Mr. Color C33 FLAT BLACK.
Common assembly. Source finish: flat. Source location: 1; 2; 3; 5; 8; 12. Instrument/control panels and grips, internal brackets, nose-gunsight fittings, and black Milka camouflage fields.
Printed alternatives: GSI Creos Aqueous Hobbycolor H12.
Store option: Flat Black Mr.Color 10ml C033. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C34: GSI Creos Mr. Color C34 SKY BLUE.
Component of an original instruction mixture. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 2; 3; 4; 8. 60 percent component of exact Mr. Color INTERIOR cockpit mixture; not a separately specified turquoise paint.
Store option: Sky Blue Mr.Color 10ml C034. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C47: GSI Creos Mr. Color C47 CLEAR RED.
Common assembly. Source finish: transparent. Source location: 1; 6. Left-side wing navigation light.
Store option: Gloss Clear Red Mr.Color 10ml C047. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C60: GSI Creos Mr. Color C60 GRAY.
Alternative only. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 7. Alternative to C27 for landing-gear bay surfaces/braces/doors. A question-mark choice, never C27+C60 mixture.
Store option: Gray RLM02 Mr.Color 10ml C060. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Semi-gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C62: GSI Creos Mr. Color C62 FLAT WHITE.
Common assembly. Source finish: flat. Source location: 1; 10; 12. White Milka camouflage fields and optional external tank bodies; optional RS-2US missile main body.
Printed alternatives: GSI Creos Aqueous Hobbycolor H11.
Store option: Flat White Mr.Color 10ml C062. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C66: GSI Creos Mr. Color C66 BRIGHT GREEN.
Common assembly and an original mixture component. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 2; 7; 12. Engine inner/exhaust sections and wheel hubs; green exterior radome/aerial/dielectric panels; 20 percent cockpit INTERIOR mixture component.
Printed alternatives: GSI Creos Aqueous Hobbycolor H26.
Store option: Gloss Bright Green Mr.Color 10ml C066. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C80: GSI Creos Mr. Color C80 COBALT BLUE.
Component of an original instruction mixture. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 2; 3; 4; 8. 20 percent component of exact Mr. Color INTERIOR cockpit mixture.
Store option: Semi-Gloss Cobalt Blue Mr.Color 10ml C080. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Semi-gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C137: GSI Creos Mr. Color C137 TIRE BLACK.
Common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 7. Main and nose wheel tyres.
Store option: Tire Black Mr.Color 10ml C137. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C138: GSI Creos Mr. Color C138 CLEAR GREEN.
Common assembly. Source finish: transparent. Source location: 1; 6. Right-side wing navigation light.
Store option: Gloss Clear Green Mr.Color 10ml C138. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source C332: GSI Creos Mr. Color C332 LIGHT GRAY.
Common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 8. Seat cushions/headrest/seat pack details D82/D87/D92/D98.
Store option: Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 Mr.Color 10ml C332. Exact printed manufacturer paint code and family. Candidate finish: Semi-gloss; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source MC211: GSI Creos Mr. Metal Color MC211 CHROME SILVER.
Common assembly. Source finish: metallic. Source location: 1; 7. Exposed landing-gear piston portions and air-brake actuator rods.
Store option: True Metal Steel AK457. Unchecked polishable steel-colored wax approximation for MC211 CHROME SILVER. AK457 retains a buffable metallic function but is not the original solvent-based polishable Mr.Metal Color or an exact chrome-silver/stainless alloy appearance. Brightness and reflective finish may differ. Prime first, apply by brush and polish after drying; allow 48 hours before handling. No X20A or Mr.Color thinner for wax. Candidate finish: Metallic; paint type: wax-based.
- Source MC213: GSI Creos Mr. Metal Color MC213 STAINLESS STEEL.
Common assembly. Source finish: metallic. Source location: 1; 2; 12. Engine/afterburner components D91/D24 and specified aft-exterior metal panels. Scheme legend abbreviates as STEEL.
Store option: True Metal Steel AK457. Unchecked polishable steel-colored wax approximation for MC213 STAINLESS STEEL. AK457 retains a buffable metallic function but is not the original solvent-based polishable Mr.Metal Color or an exact chrome-silver/stainless alloy appearance. Brightness and reflective finish may differ. Prime first, apply by brush and polish after drying; allow 48 hours before handling. No X20A or Mr.Color thinner for wax. Candidate finish: Metallic; paint type: wax-based.
- Source MC214: GSI Creos Mr. Metal Color MC214 DARK IRON.
Common assembly and optional equipment. Source finish: metallic. Source location: 1; 2; 4; 6; 9; 10; 12. Engine rear/exhaust D93, nose/inlet part D80 as locally called, cannon assembly; specified exterior hot-metal zones; optional SPRD nozzles and RS-2US missile dark-metal tips/details.
Store option: True Metal Gun Metal AK461. Unchecked polishable dark-metal candidate. AK True Metal Gun Metal AK461 is wax-based and is applied then buffed after drying; it is not Mr. Metal Color MC214 and its dark warm hue can differ. The polishable metallic function is retained, but dried shade and sheen are unverified. Prime first as AK recommends and allow 48 hours to dry. Apply by brush without an assumed thinning ratio. Do not use X20A or Mr. Color thinner with this wax. Candidate finish: Metallic; paint type: wax-based.
- Source MC218: GSI Creos Mr. Metal Color MC218 ALUMINIUM.
Common assembly and an optional equipment choice. Source finish: metallic. Source location: 1; 2; 3; 4; 8; 9; 10; 12. Cockpit hardware D75, engine rods D38, wheel-bay hardware D50, intake/interior surfaces, gunsight H4, selected exterior metal panels; optional missile bands and SPRD body choice.
Store option: True Metal Dark Aluminium AK456. Unchecked darker aluminium approximation. AK456 is a polishable wax-based metallic and requires different preparation and drying from solvent-based polishable Mr.Metal Color MC218; prime first and allow 48 hours before handling. Its darker tone is a visible limitation, not a certified aluminium hue/shine match. The lighter AK455 candidate is currently out of stock. No X20A or Mr.Color thinner for this wax. Candidate finish: Metallic; paint type: wax-based.
Guide scheme
- MiG-21MF Slovak Air Force, 4th Flight, Sliač Airbase, Slovakia, ca. 1999, 7713 Milka
- C27 is the chosen gear-bay alternative. Optional equipment does not add paint beyond the listed palette; the guide does not imply that the aircraft carried every supplied loadout.
All documented schemes
- MiG-21MF Slovak Air Force 4th Flight, Sliač ca. 1999 “Milka”. Marking: 7713. Serial: 967713. Aircraft history: Camouflage applied July 1997; flew through August 2000; scrapped 2010, as original notes. Exterior paints: C13; C62; C33; C66; MC213; MC214; MC218. Optional tank paints: C4; C62; C13; MC218. Instruction page(s): 12.
Original mixtures
- INTERIOR cockpit color. Original paint family: GSI Creos Mr. Color. 60% C34 SKY BLUE + 20% C66 BRIGHT GREEN + 20% C80 COBALT BLUE. Original ratio: 60:20:20. Printed recipe: 60% C34 + 20% C66 + 20% C80 = INTERIOR. Original recipe applies only to printed Mr. Color family; no ratio transfer to store approximations or Aqueous alternatives is supported. Instruction page(s): 2; 3; 4; 8.
Options and supplied materials
- Alternative paints: C60.
- Used as mixture components: C34; C80.
- Optional equipment: SPRD boosters; 800 l external fuel tank; 490 l external fuel tank pair; RS-2US missiles.
- Assembly choices: Open/closed canopy; Open/closed air brakes; Raised instrument panels versus decal faces.
Unspecified and ambiguous details
- Historical full-size black-and-white camouflage blend. No model-paint formula or number of shades is given. Instruction page(s): 12.
Source limitations and material guidance
- C27 and C60 are alternative gear-bay colors; this guide uses C27. The SPRD booster choices C1, C11 and MC218 are also alternatives, not a mixture. C11 and C332 are separate Light Gray roles.
- MC213 is named Stainless Steel in the opening legend and Steel on the scheme page. The code is unchanged. Page 12 also prints Aqueous alternatives H4, H53, H12, H11 and H26; these do not provide an Aqueous version of the Mr. Color cockpit mixture.
- The historical Milka description says the full-size camouflage used black and white civilian paint. It gives no model-paint ratio or required shade count. The model recommendations remain C13, C62 and C33.
- Small boxed C/MC labels identify paints; unboxed C-sprue labels identify parts. Optional equipment adds no new paint beyond the listed palette. The D48010 full stencil set is an advertised accessory, not a required purchase.
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