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Model Forum / General / Models / May 2006Which Color?
Hi, I am starting a new project and I would like to paint my model car with the Maryland State Police colors (http://members.fortunecity.com/coxfan/mdsp165.jpg) Looking at the website above, what color would you say I should use besides the black? It looks like Tamiya Dark Yellow bears a strong resemblence, but I would like some input regardless. Thank you! >I am starting a new project and I would like to paint my model car with >the Maryland State Police colors [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >besides the black? It looks like Tamiya Dark Yellow bears a strong >resemblence, but I would like some input regardless. Model Car World can probably provide an exact match. Scroll down to "STATE HIGHWAY PATROL & FLEET COLORS" for further info: <http://ourworld.cs.com/mcwautofinishes/paint/misc.html>  SignatureAl Superczynski, MFE, IPMS/USA #3795, continuous since 1968 My "From" address is munged - use 'modeleral (at) swbell (dot) net' to respond via email. Check out my want lists and eBay listings at "Al's Place": http://www.network54.com/realm/modeleral/ "Build what YOU like, the way YOU want to, and the critics will flame you every time." It's gloss FS OD Al, trust me, I see enough of the damned things. >>I am starting a new project and I would like to paint my model car with >>the Maryland State Police colors [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > <http://ourworld.cs.com/mcwautofinishes/paint/misc.html> >It's gloss FS OD Al, trust me... Would one of the Tamiya OD sprays be a good match for the OP to use? TS5 or TS28, maybe? SignatureAl Superczynski, MFE, IPMS/USA #3795, continuous since 1968 My "From" address is munged - use 'modeleral (at) swbell (dot) net' to respond via email. Check out my want lists and eBay listings at "Al's Place": http://www.network54.com/realm/modeleral/ "Build what YOU like, the way YOU want to, and the critics will flame you every time." No, Tamiya isn't even close, the Testors flat is the correct one, I posted a link a little while ago. He'll just have to buff it down a little with micromesh and gloss coat it. These cars are one time Future wouldn't be too glossy. >>It's gloss FS OD Al, trust me... > > Would one of the Tamiya OD sprays be a good match for the OP to > use? TS5 or TS28, maybe? I forgot to ask....Where can I found somke clear gloss as Ron suggested? Thanks again! Future floor finish at the grocery store. > I forgot to ask....Where can I found somke clear gloss as Ron > suggested? > > Thanks again! Black and olive drab, very glossy! Bill Shuey in Baltimore, Maryland > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Thank you! Thank you very much for your fast replies, I appreciate your help very much! :-) > Black and olive drab, very glossy! > > Bill Shuey in Baltimore, Maryland You sure? The photo makes it look like a gold colour which is what I would have suggested. Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr. who hath not travelled below the Line in years. Here is the website with more photos. The lighting definitely has an effect! http://members.fortunecity.com/coxfan/mdsp1.html# Yes it does and they're a bitch to spot at night........ > Here is the website with more photos. The lighting definitely has an > effect! > > http://members.fortunecity.com/coxfan/mdsp1.html# Look at this color from Tamiya... http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tam/tam85003.htm This one is pretty close. It may not be as dark as on the photo, but it's close. What do you think? I could make it darker with a black primer maybe? >Look at this color from Tamiya... >http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tam/tam85003.htm > >This one is pretty close. It may not be as dark as on the photo, but >it's close. What do you think? It's always tricky at best to judge colors on a computer monitor. That's one of the reasons I suggested you contact Model Car World if you're interested in accuracy. SignatureAl Superczynski, MFE, IPMS/USA #3795, continuous since 1968 My "From" address is munged - use 'modeleral (at) swbell (dot) net' to respond via email. Check out my want lists and eBay listings at "Al's Place": http://www.network54.com/realm/modeleral/ "Build what YOU like, the way YOU want to, and the critics will flame you every time." Al, That website is a great resource. The only thing is that the police car paints seem to come in A.E. which I believe requires an airbrush. I don't have one yet; it's on my list though! Thanks again. >...the police car >paints seem to come in A.E. which I believe requires an airbrush. I >don't have one yet; it's on my list though! You could always order one of the Preval spray units from MCW along with the paint, or pick one up at your local home improvements store. Another option is the cheap Badger spray gun sold at Wal-Mart which is perfectly adequate for most model car paint jobs. SignatureAl Superczynski, MFE, IPMS/USA #3795, continuous since 1968 My "From" address is munged - use 'modeleral (at) swbell (dot) net' to respond via email. Check out my want lists and eBay listings at "Al's Place": http://www.network54.com/realm/modeleral/ "Build what YOU like, the way YOU want to, and the critics will flame you every time." Or ask someone who see the real thing daily. > It's always tricky at best to judge colors on a computer monitor. > That's one of the reasons I suggested you contact Model Car World if > you're interested in accuracy. > >> Look at this color from Tamiya... [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > you're interested in accuracy. > Just get a can of spray paint in the color that is closest and then spray it on an MD State Police car and see if it matches. The State Police won't mind. :-) SignatureBill In Hamptonburgh, NY To Email, remove the double zeroes after 'at' >...get a can of spray paint in the color that is closest and then >spray it on an MD State Police car and see if it matches. The State >Police won't mind. :-) Heh. SignatureAl Superczynski, MFE, IPMS/USA #3795, continuous since 1968 My "From" address is munged - use 'modeleral (at) swbell (dot) net' to respond via email. Check out my want lists and eBay listings at "Al's Place": http://www.network54.com/realm/modeleral/ "Build what YOU like, the way YOU want to, and the critics will flame you every time." This is the exact color except it's flat: http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tes/tes1911.htm > Look at this color from Tamiya... > http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tam/tam85003.htm > > This one is pretty close. It may not be as dark as on the photo, but > it's close. What do you think? > I could make it darker with a black primer maybe? Gloss OD no question. > You sure? The photo makes it look like a gold colour which is what I > would have suggested. > > Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr. > who hath not travelled below the Line in years. LOL, Ron! Thank you again. You're welcome.....there's a link to a Testor's rattlecan that is exactly the right color. > LOL, Ron! Thank you again. > > Black and olive drab, very glossy! > > > > Bill Shuey in Baltimore, Maryland > > You sure? The photo makes it look like a gold colour which is what I > would have suggested. Yes, glossy O.D. Trust me, I know. Would you also like to know what color the tickets they write are??? :-) Bill Shuey > >> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > :-) Bill Shuey > Does the MD State Police still have that "Sting Patrol"? I believe the cars were painted as they are now, but there was no light bar on the roof, and there was a Bee emblem on the doors. SignatureBill In Hamptonburgh, NY To Email, remove the double zeroes after 'at' > >>> Black and olive drab, very glossy! > >>> [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > In Hamptonburgh, NY > To Email, remove the double zeroes after 'at' FWIW I saw two screaming up route 140 Wednesday, first was standard patrol car in black/Olive Drab, second was a completely incognito black sedan. Only give away on the black sedan was a siren and a blinking red light on the dashboard. Bill Shuey > > > Black and olive drab, very glossy! > > > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > :-) Bill Shuey Um, yellow? Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr. I live in MD, they are gloss black and gloss olive drab, that photo is deceptively light. Just use the FS OD and put a gloss coat over it and you'll be spot on. > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Thank you! > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Who makes a late model 1/25 Crown Victoria model (if that is what you are modeling)? I have been checking and can't find one. SignatureBill In Hamptonburgh, NY To Email, remove the double zeroes after 'at' Bill, I am using the Welly car model. The scale is advertised as 1/24 but it is more like 1/25 - 1/26. Most 1/24 decals work, however. Try this website - http://www.policecarmodels.com Take care! >Bill, > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Take care! OK, Thanks. It is already built then. I was looking for a plastic model kit just to have more hands-on. This might do, though. SignatureBill In Hamptonburgh, NY To Email, remove the double zeroes after 'at' > >Bill, > > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > In Hamptonburgh, NY > To Email, remove the double zeroes after 'at' Lindberg made a '97 Crown Vic that's a rather sophisticated snapper. It has been OOP for several years while Lindberg specialises in hopping cars. I don't know what will hgappen to the plastic moulds now that Lindberg has been sold to some company I never heard of. Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr. |
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