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My apologies for the horrible service the last two months, it seems like anything that could go wrong, did. This is the last week for my paint shop job, all the snail mail sale orders are shipping today (12/15), and I should be catching up on all of the internet orders this weekend. If you need a custom color, or have already emailed me about one, those should be getting worked on early next week. Also, I will soon be working on the website, so look for some changes and new products there.
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I don't think the search button is working. I am building a new site, and will get everything sorted by the 4th of July.
Mr. Stock, what colors are you looking for? I might be able to get the to you. Or you can always order them from Elm City Hobbies. Please email me at scalefinishes@gmail.com
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Scalefinishes is now mixing colors in house!
This shift away from using an outside paint supplier will allow me to offer many more colors, and mix custom colors (Basecoats and Gloss Enamels) without charging anything extra for them. I will also be happy to mix custom (non-stock) colors in 1oz bottles!
The really good is that the availability of older colors, that I currently only carry in Gloss enamels, can now be mixed as basecoats, and some Basecoat colors can mixed as Gloss enamels.
The second good part to this, is quicker order fulfillment times. I don't need to wait for the next day to pickup colors.
Last, but not least; All this his is available with the same high quality paints, color matches, and FREE shipping that scalefinishes is famous for!
If you would like to see me carry any other products, or product lines, just let me know.
Jameston
scalefinishes@gmail.com
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Good news!
if you go to http://www.scalefinishes.com/moebius.html All the colors used on that truck are listed!!! I even threw in a handy link on bottom of the section that shows all the colors, and how the two tone schemes can be painted.
And, it that wasn't good enough... If you want to get any of those colors in Basecoats, just contact me, I will be more than happy to whip up some for you.
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Thank you for the great feedback everyone.
I love the new BSG series, but I wanted something different from the regular white paint/red stripes of the Colonial fleet birds. I am happy with how it turned out. It has a retro WW2/Vietnam feel to it that I really like.
Danno: Thank you, the Seattle show was great (despite the swollen foot), I plan on going regularly. I will be down for Modelzona (and will have this viper with me), so I will see you there.
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My latest project, built while my foot healed after the Seattle IPMS show.
Fleet reserve colonial MK2 Viper from the Leonis colony.
Each of the 12 colonies of Kobal get their own fleet reserve units, and I figured they would be a lot like the air national guard units we have in real life. An older fighter that was in good shape would be kept around for a variety of missions. This MK2 is used for atmospheric air combat training, so it has a camouflage paint scheme to keep it hard to see near the ground. Being from Leonis the pinup girl and French/Leonese saying on the nose is perfectly acceptable.
The safety placards, colonial seal, and no step decals are out of the kit. The Leonis flag, ship name, and the Triangle T (denoting a training unit) are custom printed. all the white lettering is dry transfer. The pinup girl is from Pinupsplus.com
Thank you,
Jameston
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Scalefinishes.com is now carrying 1oz colors!!! They are priced at $7 for basecoats, and $7.50 for Gloss enamels. Shipping is always free.
So far it is only the in-stock colors listed as 1oz, but throughout March any orders for 1oz colors will be filled with 2oz of paint.
Think of this as a sale, you get 2oz of paint for only $7.(50).
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Scalefinishes.com will be having a year end sale from Thursday December 26th through Monday Janurary 6th. All in stock colors will be $5 a bottle, and this will be the LAST TIME that price is offered.
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Art,
Thank you, I will try cutting the kit hood and making something more authentic. Now I also need a 32 kit. :-D
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http://www.volocars.com/1950-oldsmobile-88-check-out-the-hood!!!!-c-1662.htm#sthash.5U2xyv7m.dpbs
I just seen this, and it was supposed to be an actual part used by Olds dealers.
How would I be able to replicate a part like that? Vacuum form, clear resin, other???
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I have begun lowering my prices! All 2 ounce bottles of paint (except for new colors) will be $10. Please give me a few more days to get all of the prices updated. If you need a color that is listed at $13, just email me and I will get it changed.
SHIPPING IS STILL FREE!!!
Thank you,
Jameston
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Hi Guys,
Thanks for the helpful replies.
Matt - you can't get Testors model car paints here, a shame as I like the Honduras Maroon and it would make a change of pace from all the bright red ones (I don't mind bright red - in fact I quite like it as my 1:1 hot rod is bright red!!). I was quite optimistic when I heard that Testors paints would start to be sold over here but all that is being imported are the military colours plus some of the basics. A plus is the metalisers are over here now and they're a nice product.
Marcos - ScaleFinishes can't ship paint outside of the U.S. either - I'll either have to get some chips or see if my local car paint shop can use some of the codes from the paint manufacturers, it seems getting the codes isn't too difficult.
Cheers,
Jim
Jim,
You can email me about the colors you are looking for. I will be more than willing to send you the formula info I have, and you can see if a local paint shop will mix it for you.
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Hi,
I've found this thread really useful for learning about not only the kit but real '62 Corvettes - thanks guys!
I've got one of these kits now (took a while for one to appear over here) and I'd like to paint it an accurate colour - MCW do not ship out of the U.S. - has anyone got any suggestions on how I can get a realistic representation of '62 vette colours?
Any help greatly appreciated!!
Cheers,
Jim
If anyone needs factory codes, or any type of paint information, for the 62 Vette you can find them on my site (scalefinishes.com), or email me (scalefinishes@gmail.com) There is more info, and specs for the '62 at http://www.rogerscorvette.com/specs/62.htm
I hope that helps,
Jameston
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If you can only use a spray can, I would recommend Testors' British Green Metallic. That color is close, and looks good on model cars. If you can use an airbrush... You know what I'm going to say. :-D
I love that you are doing the Bullitt build and you live in SF, that is cool.
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I think this might be too late, sorry.
GM often used different names/paint codes for the same color, and this a classic example. Shelltone Ivory was a renamed formula that Pontiac used in 60/61. GM used the same color formula from 59 to 68 under several different paint codes and names. The most recognizable use of that color is paint code C Ermine White.
A great place to find these colors, and the colors they cross over to is paintref.com
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I am not sure if the colors change over the years, but Scale FInishes has the MSP blues ,
Here is the link, its the second drop down menu on the page
To my knowledge, MSP has never changed their blue. In fact all three major US automakers now offer MSP Blue as a color option for their police vehicles.
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This was the worst year, so far, for me finishing models. I just barely squeaked this one out before the end of the year.
It's an F430 in Scion 9AD Purple Metallic. It is painted bare basecoat (no clearcoat) to give it a satin finish. The windows are tinted (legally?), and the wheels have a coat of Scalefinishes smoke window tint so they look like black chrome.
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It's September 1st, and Scalefinishes.com is back open.
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When you decide on a color email me. That is a wild looking custom, I LOVE IT!!!
Jameston
Scalefinishes.com
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Thank you to everyone who stood by me through this. Everything has has been worked out at home.
I will be re-opening Scalefinishes on September 1st!!!
Thanks again,
Jameston
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No need to thin and no need to clear over it. The Paasche should spray fine at 20-25 psi.
If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to email me at scalefinishes@gmail.com
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That is a 6L80, I want to get that kit for the trans alone! Well Done Revell, those new automatics are used a lot in the 1:1 hot rod builds.
If you really want a manual trans for this kit, try Morgan automotive details T56. It looks real close to the TR 6060 that came in the 2010 Camaro SS. http://www.superchevy.com/features/camaro/sucp_0904w_2010_camaro_engines_transmissions/index.html
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Here is a picture of the foil in gold. http://www.scalefinishes.com/bottles.html
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Okay,
I know I'm a bit late on this, but the info is good! The color used on the bottom of these Mustangs is olive green Ecoat. SEM sells a spray paint that is dead on for this color. http://sem.ws/Catalog.asp?prod=327 You can get this at any good automotive paint supply store (and their black is great for replacement panels). I will soon be carrying a rust color, so anyone who wants to go that route...
Scalefinishes says there basecoat and enamels no longer compatible with tamiya primer?
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It seems like the newer Tamiya primers (made on the last 6 months or so) are having issues with my paints.
I recommend that you test whatever primer you like before you use my paint over it.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me scalefinishes@gmail.com