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AC delay / Limpet Colour code?

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Hello friends,

Does anybody know either the original colour code or a really good colour match for the AC delay / Rigid Limpet?

Many thanks
 
Many thanks, i appreciate the reply...

I am referring to the physical colour of the AC delay itself. They blue/grey colour.
 
When I made my replica Limpet I took the AC Delay to a Flügger paint shop and had them scan the colour. I got the exact CMYCK colour code and had them make me a blend that was spot on. Of cause I can not find the colour code in my files now. Sorry.
 
Might have to be Anders advice and get it scanned and mixed.

I only need a tiny bit, so annoying to get a load mixed up. See what cost is like.
 
When I made my metal and 3D printed limpet and AC Delay I studied the color photos in Anders' book and other ones, but I have an original delay with pretty good paint so mostly went off that. I went to paint shops to compare against color chips and found a decent match. I will give you the specs on the paint but I am in the U.S. and used Benjamin Moore satin, alkyd enamel (oil based) paint. Probably this brand is not available in the UK. I had a quart mixed and had some put into a spray can. Lots left, I suppose I could send you some if you like the shade. See the photos.

For the record, the base paint is C235 4B. Mixing specs are:
BR 0x 4.0000
BK 1x 1.0000
BB 1x 8.0000
WH 0x 26.50000

The first three photos are of my set. The scratched delay is original and the one screwed into the mine is 3D with a brass screw I made. FYI my friend and I made the two bursters too, with bench lathe and milling machine.

FYI the mine body is 3D printed using brass colored filament so when the paint is scratched off it looks right. Brass outriggers and placing rod bracket. Steel bolt for magnets with brass tubing spacers which also make the bolts look larger. I believe the magnets are sized correctly and I was lucky to find rubber bushings the exact right OD and ID. This is supposed to be the later Type 6 with bushings bonded to the magnets. There is a washer on each side of each magnet. One magnet slid over a spacer a bit. Need to adjust that.

I know the post is about paint but thought I should explain what's in the pics.
Limpet and delay Johns.pngLimpet and delay Johns 2.pngMy bursters.jpg

The delay below is not mine and don't know if it is a repaint. The one below that is from Anders' book. Delay kit Jan Dirks For Sale.jpgAC Delay closeup.jpg
 

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Houndsworth said:
When I made my metal and 3D printed limpet and AC Delay I studied the color photos in Anders' book and other ones, but I have an original delay with pretty good paint so mostly went off that. I went to paint shops to compare against color chips and found a decent match. I will give you the specs on the paint but I am in the U.S. and used Benjamin Moore satin, alkyd enamel (oil based) paint. Probably this brand is not available in the UK. I had a quart mixed and had some put into a spray can. Lots left, I suppose I could send you some if you like the shade. See the photos.

For the record, the base paint is C235 4B. Mixing specs are:
BR 0x 4.0000
BK 1x 1.0000
BB 1x 8.0000
WH 0x 26.50000

The first three photos are of my set. The scratched delay is original and the one screwed into the mine is 3D with a brass screw I made. FYI my friend and I made the two bursters too, with bench lathe and milling machine.

FYI the mine body is 3D printed using brass colored filament so when the paint is scratched off it looks right. Brass outriggers and placing rod bracket. Steel bolt for magnets with brass tubing spacers which also make the bolts look larger. I believe the magnets are sized correctly and I was lucky to find rubber bushings the exact right OD and ID. This is supposed to be the later Type 6 with bushings bonded to the magnets. There is a washer on each side of each magnet. One magnet slid over a spacer a bit. Need to adjust that.

I know the post is about paint but thought I should explain what's in the pics.
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The delay below is not mine and don't know if it is a repaint. The one below that is from Anders' book. View attachment 207105View attachment 207106
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I asked my friend to 3D print the magnets with two small holes, where I glued some neodymium rod magnets. When I have my SAS jeep and sabotage/booby trap/ ordnance display tables at an outdoor show, I put the mine on the door of my pickup. Not too many people walking by comment on it. Likely over 99% of the people at a military vehicle show and swap meet in California recognize what it is. Tip: if anyone builds a limpet mine like I did, 3D print the magnet legs solid so you can drill holes to suit the magnets. Like try small ones but could go bigger if you want more holding power, like for drive around with the thing on the side of your truck.
 
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