Raw Fiber Glass

[935k3]

Anybody have good tips on what paints to replicate raw unpainted fiber glass as used in early Porsche race cars like the 935 and 917? I do airbrush so any good tips on mixes? See the fan and air shroud in pic below.

 

 

Edited March 17, 2016 by 935k3

[Snake45]

Model Master makes--or used to--a "Radome Tan" in the military line. Might be a good starting point, with maybe a little yellow added.

That color shouldn't be TOO hard to approximate by mixing almost any kind of white, yellow, and tan. Good luck!

[Crazy Ed]

    The Part # for Radome Tan is 4722. That's what I'm planning to use on my 917's.

[935k3]

I mixed some TS Colors and came up with this. This has to be the toughest color to get right for me.

 

Edited March 18, 2016 by 935k3

[Crazy Ed]

     The biggest problem if one wants to "get it right" will require a clear gloss with random red'ish streaks to replicate the resin mix used for the 917's. But Dale, your blend sure looks good.

[afx]

Looks good Dale.  You might try some Tamiya "Smoke" over the color to give it a bit of sheen.

[Snake45]

Yeah, that's a pretty good mix.

Also, if there's a model railroad shop in your area, take a look at Floquil paints, if they're still available. They have several colors in this neighborhood, such as "Depot Buff."

[935k3]

I changed to new mix. The original actually looked more pinkish orange in normal light. The new is Tamiya acrylics XF2  -white  with some XF-4 green/yellow mixed in and some TS-79 s.g. gloss over all.

 

[Crazy Ed]

Dale, to my eye I think the first one was closer.