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tko24
Joined: 29 Jun 2018 Posts: 37
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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:52 pm Post subject: Richard Petty 1979 paint question, which paint for STP red? |
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I'm trying to get a few paint jobs done on a few kits before my cancer surgery in 9 days. I serve in the U.S. Coast Guard and usually build naval kits but have recently regained my interest in and returned to NASCAR modeling. I'm a big Richard Petty fan and in the past I always used Testor paints, but on all my new builds I've decided to stick with Tamiya paint because I like the smooth consistent finish right from the rattle can plus they dry pretty fast, and I'm glad to get a break from using my airbrush on my military builds. I'm using Tamiya TS-23 blue, but I'm having a hard time trying to decide which color is the better match for the red sides on the Olds 442s and the Chevy Monte Carlos ran by Richard Petty during the 1979-1980 seasons. I've narrowed my choices down to 2 colors, Tamiya TS-49 Bright Red or TS-36 Fluorescent Red. Any suggestions on which would be the better match? I have a feeling either color would look just about right, but want it to be as accurate as possible for 1/25 scale? And also if I should use a base color of white under the red before spraying it on? Thank you in advance. |
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AdamtheWayne
Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182
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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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Use the Tamiya fluorescent red. STP red is a dayglow color. For Petty blue use TS-23 blue or Testors bright, light blue, unless you have an auto supply shop nearby. Then I would order a can of Basin street blue. Definitely use a white base beneath both colors. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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tko24
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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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AdamtheWayne wrote: | Use the Tamiya fluorescent red. STP red is a dayglow color. For Petty blue use TS-23 blue or Testors bright, light blue, unless you have an auto supply shop nearby. Then I would order a can of Basin street blue. Definitely use a white base beneath both colors. |
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AdamtheWayne
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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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Very welcome. Don't forget to let us see them when they're done. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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odcics2
Joined: 09 Feb 2018 Posts: 283
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:24 am Post subject: Re: Richard Petty 1979 paint question, which paint for STP r |
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tko24 wrote: | I'm trying to get a few paint jobs done on a few kits before my cancer surgery in 9 days. I serve in the U.S. Coast Guard and usually build naval kits but have recently regained my interest in and returned to NASCAR modeling. I'm a big Richard Petty fan and in the past I always used Testor paints, but on all my new builds I've decided to stick with Tamiya paint because I like the smooth consistent finish right from the rattle can plus they dry pretty fast, and I'm glad to get a break from using my airbrush on my military builds. I'm using Tamiya TS-23 blue, but I'm having a hard time trying to decide which color is the better match for the red sides on the Olds 442s and the Chevy Monte Carlos ran by Richard Petty during the 1979-1980 seasons. I've narrowed my choices down to 2 colors, Tamiya TS-49 Bright Red or TS-36 Fluorescent Red. Any suggestions on which would be the better match? I have a feeling either color would look just about right, but want it to be as accurate as possible for 1/25 scale? And also if I should use a base color of white under the red before spraying it on? Thank you in advance. |
Good luck with your surgery. |
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DarylH
Joined: 19 May 2018 Posts: 77 Location: Xenia OH
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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Tamiya fluorescent red over white primer. The paint was new back in 2005 so I painted this Petty PL Dodge with it.
I pray your treatment goes well. _________________ SUMUS QUOD SUMUS |
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