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Post by rodsnracin on Apr 20, 2024 8:45:52 GMT -6
Just looking for any advice/ideas/suppliers for some transparent coper paint to use on the new Sidewinder kit. I have one on the way and would like to do a quick OOB build, but I'm having a hard time coming up with ideas for a transparent copper paint to do any needed touch-up on the copper-plated parts. TIA for any suggestions!
Brian
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Post by rodsnracin on Apr 20, 2024 15:06:50 GMT -6
OK, did some more searching and I THINK I can make Tamiya polycarbonate Copper paint work, but any other ideas are still welcome!
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Post by rapidtransit on Apr 22, 2024 11:08:38 GMT -6
I would use Tamiya clear orange and a bit of Tamiya clear red to make clear copper !
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Post by rodsnracin on Apr 22, 2024 11:34:40 GMT -6
Thanks, I was thinking of the Tamiya clears mixed together. I have all of the clear colors, so I can darken it if necessary. The kit should arrive tomorrow, then I can judge the actual color of the parts and work towards a good match.
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Post by modelcarfan on Apr 23, 2024 0:10:36 GMT -6
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Post by rodsnracin on Apr 23, 2024 4:29:36 GMT -6
Thanks, that stuff looks pretty good! Let us know how it looks!
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Post by rodsnracin on Apr 24, 2024 9:15:28 GMT -6
OK, scratch the touch-up idea. Just got my kit and the "copper" chrome is a gaudy pinkish orange. So my quick OOB build will now include stripping ALL the plated parts and re-painting them, probably with the Tamiya RC Copper paint. Thanks for the ideas anyway!
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Post by modelcarfan on Apr 24, 2024 14:32:49 GMT -6
Sure not a problem, thanks for the info... I have not opened the bottle yet as I am doing other projects on and off times... Trying to get back to model car building despite many conflicts in my path  I will drop a line when I eperiment them which will be a while then. |
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