Paint question PLEASE HELP

[JamesW]

I'm trying to find the color that revells prototype 64 impala lowrider is painted but am having no luck. They call it Dark Pearl Magenta, but I don't think they make that color. To get as close to that color as possible would I just spray some Model Master Magenta over a black base and then clear coat it?

[evilone]

I'm trying to find the color that revells prototype 64 impala lowrider is painted but am having no luck. They call it Dark Pearl Magenta, but I don't think they make that color. To get as close to that color as possible would I just spray some Model Master Magenta over a black base and then clear coat it?

try looking in the HOK(house of color) brand of paint

also try the automotive paints such as duplicolor

if you cant find one that is close to matching then you might have to scrap the idea of painting it to match the box art

[JamesW]

try looking in the HOK(house of color) brand of paint

also try the automotive paints such as duplicolor

if you cant find one that is close to matching then you might have to scrap the idea of painting it to match the box art

Thanks kevin, i'll look into it, if i can't find it i'll have to custom mix it, i'm not using it for the impala, but that's the closest color i can think of to build a replica of a LRM feature truck. (now if i could just find pics of that truck lol)

[Jairus]

HOK Kustom Kolors have been discontinued. Unless you plan to use the automotive colors.... then full speed ahead.

But, if you want to stay with model paints, I suggest you do as you yourself eluded to and mix it on your own. Of course this requires you to use an airbrush... which I assume you plan to do since you brought it up.

Shooting magenta over black is a good choice but will really require a lot of paint to see the color. Shoot lots of thin coats and build up the color. Then shoot a nice couple of clear coats of Tamiya after the enamel is dry. Should be beautiful!

As for the pearl... automotive paint stores sell bottles of pearl. It might seem expensive at the time but one bottle/jar will last you a life time of model building and well worth the cost. I have two jars here, one I got back in 82 and the other was a raffle win in mid 90's. Both jars are more than 3/4's full and I paint a LOT!!!!

[JamesW]

HOK Kustom Kolors have been discontinued. Unless you plan to use the automotive colors.... then full speed ahead.

But, if you want to stay with model paints, I suggest you do as you yourself eluded to and mix it on your own. Of course this requires you to use an airbrush... which I assume you plan to do since you brought it up.

Shooting magenta over black is a good choice but will really require a lot of paint to see the color. Shoot lots of thin coats and build up the color. Then shoot a nice couple of clear coats of Tamiya after the enamel is dry. Should be beautiful!

As for the pearl... automotive paint stores sell bottles of pearl. It might seem expensive at the time but one bottle/jar will last you a life time of model building and well worth the cost. I have two jars here, one I got back in 82 and the other was a raffle win in mid 90's. Both jars are more than 3/4's full and I paint a LOT!!!!

Thanks Jairus. I found some pearl clear on testors website, do you know if they're any good?