Testors factory colors.

[Mike C.]

Not sure if this is the right section for this but did Testors discontinue the line of factory color spray paint or is it just another supply line thing? I'm looking for this FJ5 mopar green but all the online supply stores seem to be out of it.

 

[ksnow]

I understood the entire Model Master line was completely gone.

[Mike C.]

Anybody have a source to get something similar that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

[Mike C.]

Nevermind, Tamiya light green looks close enough.

[Dpate]

1 hour ago, Mike C. said:

Not sure if this is the right section for this but did Testors discontinue the line of factory color spray paint or is it just another supply line thing? I'm looking for this FJ5 mopar green but all the online supply stores seem to be out of it.

 

I actually bought a can of that from hobby lobby when they had the clearance sale going on because of the discontinue.  If you really want the factory color you got scalefinishes, and gravity colors, and MRP, and i think MCW has it.

[Mike C.]

 I'm gonna go the cheapo route with the Tamiya.

[Sandboarder]

Well there still is factory colour options in the modelling products.

 

https://www.zero-paints.com/Dodge_Sublime_Pearl_Green_Paint_60ml--product--267.html

[espo]

Sad to see the OEM colors from Model Master go away. They had great colors at a reasonable price. Whenever I stumble upon a can somewhere I just buy it with the thought that someday I would need it and not be able to find them at any price.  

[StevenGuthmiller]

1 hour ago, Mike C. said:

 I'm gonna go the cheapo route with the Tamiya.

I don't think I've ever heard anyone call Tamiya the "cheapo route" before.

Not exactly cheap in most cases.

 

 

 

 

Steve

[Mike C.]

I'm no math wiz but 6 or 7 bucks is alot less than the $40+ that the paint store would cost. Then I would have to buy a whole paint gun and mini compressor setup and pretty soon I well into the mid to upper triple digits. Now the Tamiya rattle can looks like the cheapo route.

[1972coronet]

You can get an aerosol can of touchup paint in FJ5 (Sublime/Lime-Lite) for +/- $20, and have enough for a few kits. 

*EDIT*

Here's the link to where one may purchase the aforementioned paints: 1970 Plymouth All Models Colors of Touch Up Paint (automotivetouchup.com) 

 

Edited April 28, 2022 by 1972coronet

[peteski]

8 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

I don't think I've ever heard anyone call Tamiya the "cheapo route" before.

Not exactly cheap in most cases.

LOL, I was thinking the same thing.  I haven't priced Scale Finishes, Gravity, or Zero paints, but they probably have price comparable to Tamiya.

[peteski]

5 hours ago, Mike C. said:

I'm no math wiz but 6 or 7 bucks is alot less than the $40+ that the paint store would cost. Then I would have to buy a whole paint gun and mini compressor setup and pretty soon I well into the mid to upper triple digits. Now the Tamiya rattle can looks like the cheapo route.

No airbrush, eh?  That is one of those tools which really improves the quality of modeling.  It is a one time expense which pays for itself many times over in the long run.  Some of us actually buy spray cans and decant the paint to spray through the airbrush (because that gives you so much better control over the painting process).  Plus it gives you access to a huge selection of paint brands and colors not available in spray cans.

Edited April 29, 2022 by peteski

[Dpate]

3 minutes ago, peteski said:

LOL, I was thinking the same thing.  I haven't priced Scale Finishes, Gravity, or Zero paints, but they probably have price comparable to Tamiya.

It varies with scale finishes and gravity.  Scale finishes ranges from $9.99 for 2oz and gravy ranges from $5 and up.  

[Mike C.]

Thanks but the Tamiya is close enough for me. I think I'll stick to the cheaper route.

[StevenGuthmiller]

7 hours ago, Mike C. said:

I'm no math wiz but 6 or 7 bucks is alot less than the $40+ that the paint store would cost. Then I would have to buy a whole paint gun and mini compressor setup and pretty soon I well into the mid to upper triple digits. Now the Tamiya rattle can looks like the cheapo route.

Whatever floats your boat as they say.

I guess it's worth something to me to not have to beg, borrow or steal when searching for a paint color that I want to use.

 

A pancake compressor, (which is a multi-use tool) a $100.00 airbrush, and between $7.00 and $10.00 for the exact color I want from MCW or Scale Finishes is well worth the price of admission in my opinion.

But, to each his own.

 

 

 

Steve

[Sandboarder]

1 hour ago, peteski said:

No airbrush, eh?  That is one of those tools which really improves the quality of modeling. Plus it gives you access to a huge selection of paint brands and colors not available in spray cans.

I completely agree. Owning an airbrush opens up a lot of new possibilities. Not just with paints options but techniques like pre-shading.

 

I also used rattle can for over 15 years before taking the plunge and purchased an airbrush setup and I am yet to paint a car body with the airbrush. 

[Bills72sj]

2 hours ago, Sandboarder said:

I completely agree. Owning an airbrush opens up a lot of new possibilities. Not just with paints options but techniques like pre-shading.

 

I also used rattle can for over 15 years before taking the plunge and purchased an airbrush setup and I am yet to paint a car body with the airbrush. 

I suggest taking can of a color you do not like (or one that the paint will no longer spray out of the can) and decant it. THEN spray it over a glue bomb, or sprue or dollar store plastic spoons. Just, to get the feel. You will never go back (unless you are in a hurry).

[peteski]

The often used excuses are that airbrushes are too fussy and that the cleaning them is a real chore.

But to get back on track, that Testors paint spray can line is long gone.  There might be some leftover in modeler's workshops and some hobby shops.  I also miss those paints, but OTOH, the metallic flakes in the metallic paints were way too coarse (out of scale).  While when viewed in person, that was not very objectionable, close-up photos of the models showed the large flake size.  Models looked like bass boats with their metallic glitter finish.

[Sandboarder]

1 hour ago, Bills72sj said:

I suggest taking can of a color you do not like (or one that the paint will no longer spray out of the can) and decant it. THEN spray it over a glue bomb, or sprue or dollar store plastic spoons. Just, to get the feel. You will never go back (unless you are in a hurry).

Thanks Bill I completely agree with your tips but my problem is bench time (less then 1 hour week atm) and just doing a larger projects then my previous Gundams, which is what I bought the airbrush for.

 

Edited April 29, 2022 by Sandboarder

[Mr. Metallic]

13 hours ago, peteski said:

The often used excuses are that airbrushes are too fussy and that the cleaning them is a real chore.

But to get back on track, that Testors paint spray can line is long gone.  There might be some leftover in modeler's workshops and some hobby shops.  I also miss those paints, but OTOH, the metallic flakes in the metallic paints were way too coarse (out of scale).  While when viewed in person, that was not very objectionable, close-up photos of the models showed the large flake size.  Models looked like bass boats with their metallic glitter finish.

Are you sure you're not thinking of the OneCoat line (now Extreme lacquer)? Some say that those paints hard a "too large" flake, which honestly varied quite a bit from can to can from truly too-large to acceptable (in my opinion). But also in my opinion the Model Master 2 part lacquer paint line had reasonably small metallic particles.

[peteski]

2 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said:

Are you sure you're not thinking of the OneCoat line (now Extreme lacquer)? Some say that those paints hard a "too large" flake, which honestly varied quite a bit from can to can from truly too-large to acceptable (in my opinion). But also in my opinion the Model Master 2 part lacquer paint line had reasonably small metallic particles.

You are correct Craig - I had those two paint lines mixed up.