If I set a project aside for weeks, I have a tough time remembering what colors I used the first time and matching them exactly. (I have dozens of grays and browns in my stash from four different manufacturers!) So, as I work on a model, I make a note on the instruction sheet of the paints used, recording the brand, color, and number next to the color chart. Now I always know which bottle of paint to use, no matter how long a hiatus I may have taken.

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Bill MichaelsActon, Massachusetts