19nova72 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Hello all. I need some help. I have the Willie Borsch funny car. I need to know what model paints match the original. I have a bunch of rattle cans but nothing matches. I also have an airbrush. I can mix my own if necessary. Thanks in advance, Rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 The color is an odd one. It's a light, almost mustard like, orange color. I know some used the same color as the Burger King Stock car that Nemechek drove. Don't forget the car also ran a 454 Chevy at first. But, at one point, the car was painted Gold and the engine was switched to the 392 from the Altered and the Chevy was gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I THINK THE ORIGINAL COLOR WAS CALLED BUTTERSCOTCH PEARL, BUT A FEW POSTS I'VE SEEN THEY USED TESTORS GRABBER ORANGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Good pics Jesse. Even with the F/C his arm is hanging on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 The arm was a dummy, but it was his trademark from the Fuel Altered era so he did it for fun.It's included in the Wildman FC kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) The arm was a dummy, but it was his trademark from the Fuel Altered era so he did it for fun.It's included in the Wildman FC kit.I heard there was even a "Special Edition" kit offered with a hole in the right side of the firewall offering room for his pedal to the metal. Edited August 16, 2015 by 10thumbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19nova72 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Hey Guys,Thanks for all the info. Do you know if Revell or Tamiya make a color that either matches or at least close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) I used a Rattle can tractor color from Tractor Supply I would have to find the can to ck the name or number on the can Edited August 17, 2015 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I used the Testors Grabber Orange on my fictitious Wild Willie Olds FC, which I need to finish. I think the color is very close to what is seen in the Drag Racing magazine pic that someone already uploaded. Wish I could have seen him race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Tamiya Camel yellow with a pearl top coat is the closest you can get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19nova72 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Thanks again for all info. I will try the Tamiya colors as they are readily available to me over here in Germany.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfrank526 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 moparfrank526 frank stanley louisvile ky i have painted the 1/25 scale wild wille charger the orginal color is #2700 grabber orange lacquer an exact match from model car world automotive finishes it was a perfect match getting ready to do 1/16scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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