sflam123 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) Chris, I think the Blue on the left most closely represents the color of the car I've seen in most pictures. I also think the darker of the two burst panels is the most realistic of the two panels. You do amazing work sir. I can't wait to see how this all looks when it is finished. Steve Edited November 22, 2013 by sflam123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) I dont think any of those colors are going to work. Chris in your very first picture of the real car from the front, you can see the metallic in the paint, where the fender comes over the rear deck close to the spoiler. The sun is just blazing there.The other side views make the paint look flatter and quite a bit lighter. Your darkest color to me looks best but does not have the Metallic brilliance shine. IMHO the boxart photo color blue, could be a better match in a metalic. I had a leave it to Beaver moment today and Thunk about it some. Tamiya Mica blue over the dark base could work for the color you want. Edited November 22, 2013 by my80malibu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edboys Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Chris, great to see how you are dealing with the engine. All the refinements you have made makes me want to re-think the product a bit. Look forward to seeing the engine in completed form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Steve... Thank you... I was thinking one of the two blues on the left myself and I think the darker of the burst panel as well. Gabriel....this has been such a hard choice on what to do with the color. I took my ipad in and was trying to match the color off the pictures. Each pictures looks different with the lighting. Some sorta look like its a metallic color and others it doesn't. I have heard from many that it was a solid color but at this point I am so dang confused if its supposed to be solid or metallic. I may try to give snake racing a call tomorrow to see if they can help me. The best would be to be able to get a paint code for the color. And when I did this spray sample, this was just the base coat over the spray out chart with no clear. Mark... Thank you for the kind words. Your resin engines are the best in my opinion and loving how its coming together so far. I can't wait to have way more assembled and detail. I hope I can do it some justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 chris you did great at training him to paint for you , the darker blue looks great let him paint the blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chernecki Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 This build is amazing with tons of ideas for other project ...Thanks Looking at the photos of the real car, the colors look almost identical to the Revell colors. Revell was a major sponsor for Don back then. Could you take an old Revell logo or sticker if you can find one and match the blue to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 LOL @ Michael...^^ Man, you too hey. It is a one of one build that's for sure. Anyone would gladly have it on display in their showcase. Chris, it looks like your supervisor made a full recovery too mate, so pleased to see you include him in the action. As for colour, I ain't gonna be a whole lotta help.....not having seen the real deal or good enough pics. But I know you will get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo60 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Sure Chris, that will shelp, what I have isn't working, "too big" won't fit thru hood blower cut out, lol, need a better idea or setup, other then.that mines doing ok, I have used a few of your setups, well, not as detailed, but.basic, I liked the red primer look on the oil tank you did, looked cool, was that flat red, or real primer?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Henry...I have tried teaching him all i can . Thanks on the blue. Mike... Thank you for the kind words on this build. Yeah That is an idea I could also do is have the color matched to the Revell Sticker. But I am going to get ahold of Don Prudhomme Racing and see if they would be willing to let me know if it was a solid or metallic as well if they happen to have the paint code for it. Michael... Thank you. I have been waiting for quite some time to finish this one myself. I would like to have it done by Feburary but more realistically I wanted it done by April of next year. Greg... Thanks for the kind words Mate! Yep my boy has recovered 100% from his surgery and all you can see now is a little scar where cut into his belly. The blue has been a tuff one but I am hoping that someone from Don Prudhomme racing will be able to help me figure the color mystery out... , since all of the pics I have the color looks different because of the lighting that it is in. Alan... I will get some pics of them when I get some time to take them. You may need to open the cut out a little more for the blower area. The red that is on the oil cooler before I painted it was a Red Oxide Primer I believe it was Plastikote. Well guys... I wanted to let you all know that I have sent Don Prudhomme Racing an email in hopes that they can verify the blue if it is a solid or Metallic as well as possibly letting me know what the paint code is. Hoping I will hear back from them Edited November 25, 2013 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo60 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Ok, thanks. That color would look rad on a 55 56 Chevy gaser type car. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I may try to give snake racing a call tomorrow to see if they can help me. The best would be to be able to get a paint code for the color. And when I did this spray sample, this was just the base coat over the spray out chart with no clear. Good luck with that. I remember meeting Don at Beeline dragway in Arizona. During the 70's He wasn"t a real nice guy back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Hello Fellas.... well I was out of town for Thanksgiving as to why you haven't seen much posted lately. Well I am still waiting but not holding my breath on a response from someone at Prudhomme Racing since I still haven't heard anything back if they could let me know about the blue color. Anyway I have mocked the engine up again and I want all of your opinions. I have put some of the bolts in the engine to see which would look better. Let me know what you think looks better ...the brass or nickle silver ones? I am trying to figure out which I like better and what has the better contrast with all of the parts. Here are the bolts placed to see which looks better: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I think the Raw brass looks good, It will give more contrast when everything is painted. I used some of each on my build and the regular aluminum ones were hard to notice on the block and oil pan since they were silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Joe... Thanks buddy... I have to agree that I was leaning towards the brass as well. I went back and zoomed in on a few pics of the engine and looks like the bolts are a yellow zinc plated. I agree that the silver looks to blend in with e block. I know I will be mixing them up on other parts of the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Little`s Brother…….that engine is kicking some serious A$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Great work Chris. Love the updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 John... Thanks Big Brother Dave... Thank you Ok Guys I was messing around tonight and had to see what the engine looked like sitting in the car ....here's a few pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Dang Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I dunno Chris. I'm just not feeling it. Maybe it's time to shelve this thing and start on a 1/32 SnapTite or sumthin' that has REAL potential........... LOL. Sorry, sometimes I can't contain my silly side. I freaked when I saw the engine in the chassis. Makes it all worthwhile. Keep rockin' this ride man. Righteous!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 The engine looks So good planted between those Rails Awesome, just Awesome. I think the brass hardware would look better against the Aluminum Chris did you see the Addendum to my post #2492 about the paint color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I believe it will pass inspection Chris, that thing is just freakin SICK dude, keep up the great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 If a pic is worth 1K words, I don't think I can add to what's already been said. Friggin' fabulous bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 WOW!!!!...Awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mooneyzs Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 John... Thanks buddy. Seeing it partly painted makes me want to hurry up and get the valve covers, blower and injector hat painted with Alclad. Joe.... Haha you cracked me up with the snap tite kit. I sure hope this has some potential when done Gabriel.... I agree the brass looks great with the aluminum and I will be using those. Sorry I brain farted with your earlier post about the color. I will have to pick up a can of that blue from tamiya and test it over this b,use to see what it looks like. I still haven't hear anything on theming color from Snake Racing. I have another thing I am gonna try to see if I can find out. Hopefully posting on their Facebook page maybe someone browsing it will know. Worth a shot anyway. Larry... Thank you Sir. You know with you saying it will pass inspection makes me realize I need to put a chassis cert decal in the chassis....lol Brad... Thanks buddy. I appreciate the kind words. I know you love seeing engine detail and I can't wait to have more of it done to share with ya. Mark... Thank you Alan... I had that same look when I first set the engine in to get an idea of what it looked like. Makes me realize that I need to get the rest of the parts done so I can get the engine installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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