Old Fart Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I'm building a 67 Shelby GT 350 mustang and am having a little trouble with finding the color I want.The color I'd like is the Dupont 4780 Night Mist Blue.Anybody have an idea as to what that color would translate to in a model paint? I've looked for conversion charts, but nothing so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Robert, the only place I can think of that might have the color you want is MCW. They carry most colors for American makes of the '50's-'60's, and they more than likely would have that color. You'd need an airbrush though------I think they do make aerosols if you don't have an airbrush.You can check with them by clicking here.............hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Model Master Arctic Blue is a great paint that will pass for many, many of the '60s-'70s dark metallic blues. It's available in both bottle and rattlecan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Model Master Arctic Blue is a great paint that will pass for many, many of the '60s-'70s dark metallic blues. It's available in both bottle and rattlecan.But it's enamel. Got a suggestion for lacquers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 But it's enamel. Got a suggestion for lacquers. You didn't specify lacquer. You just said "model paint." If you're airbrushing, thin the bottled MM Arctic Blue with lacquer thinner and it will behave just like lacquer (i.e., dry completely, ready for polish, in 24-48 hours). Beyond this I cannot help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 You didn't specify lacquer. You just said "model paint." If you're airbrushing, thin the bottled MM Arctic Blue with lacquer thinner and it will behave just like lacquer (i.e., dry completely, ready for polish, in 24-48 hours). Beyond this I cannot help you. Actually, the OP mentioned model paint. I was just asking a clarifying question. Sorry for the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Actually, the OP mentioned model paint. I was just asking a clarifying question. Sorry for the confusion. Ah, okay. I just assumed that post was by the OP. My bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I believe you want Acapulco Blue which is what this color is, and it is a lacquer and it came from Testors if I'm not mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I believe you want Acapulco Blue which is what this color is, and it is a lacquer and it came from Testors if I'm not mistaken. That's a correct '67 Ford color, but he asked about Night Mist Blue, another '67 Ford color, which is much darker. FWIW, when I build my '67 Shelby kit, I want to do it in the same color, and I'm going to use the Arctic Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fart Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 I believe you want Acapulco Blue which is what this color is, and it is a lacquer and it came from Testors if I'm not mistaken. Hey, I like that color. I may change my mind about what color I thought I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Hey, I like that color. I may change my mind about what color I thought I wanted. I didn't think '67 Shelbys were available in that color, but a quick google-image search proved me wrong. I like the darker color better, but they don't look half bad in the medium blue, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Hey, I like that color. I may change my mind about what color I thought I wanted. A friend of mine has his '67 Mustang in that color................................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 A friend of mine has his '67 Mustang in that color................................. I think that one's Brittany Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I think that one's Brittany Blue. It's not, it is Acapulco Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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