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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.

 

 

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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!

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

 

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     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.

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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."

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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.

 

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