[Milsurplus] Matching Paint FS26307

[K2CBY@aol.com]

I am in the process of refurbishing a TS-505 vtvm and have been knocking myself out for months looking for matching paint. I finally discovered that the original color for this and much other military test equipment was Light Sea Gray, Federal Stock Number FS26307. Many hobby stores carry a model paint by Testors -- their stock no 1726 in 1-ounce bottles and 1926 in 3-ounce spray cans. The actual color is FS36307, the flat version of FS26307 which is semi-gloss. Apply it; let it dry thoroughly; then hit it with enough clear polyurethane spray to give it a more glossy appearance. I just wish I could find it in larger putups.