Redisetta Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 I’m going to build a 37 Chevy trying to match this color as I can. Any ideas would greatly be appreciated. Thanks in advance,
Dpate Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) Looks more like a bronze than a gold. Maybe like a light bronze gold? Maybe a metallic copper? Kandy rose gold metallic? Bout the best i got lol Edited May 1, 2022 by Dpate 1
gman Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 That looks similar to a 50's General Motors shade- Sierra Gold https://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcodedisplay.cgi?type=sample&ditzler=21261&syear=1956&smanuf=GM&smodel=Chevrolet&sname=Sierra Gold&name=chevroletbelair1956sierragold If that is close, an online vendor who offers authentic shades in airbrush jars may be a solution.
espo Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 Testors, providing you can find some, #1251 Copper Metallic in spray enamel. Odds n Ends from Plasti-kote # 143S called Antique Gold would be a shade lighter. The color in the picture resembles a color that was used on Chevrolet and some other GM products. The Chevrolet color was called Sierra Gold when first offered in 1956 and was a popular color on many owner modified cars from that time period. Chevrolet offered the color under a few different names thru the 1959 or even the 1960 model years. OEM paint suppliers such as MCW and others would be a good place to check as well.
gman Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 https://mcwfinishes.com/shop/ols/products/5605-sierra-gold-met
NOBLNG Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 Yes, one of the scale finishes suppliers would be your best bet. This #9473 Copper is real close….but discontinued unfortunately.? 1
Redisetta Posted May 1, 2022 Author Posted May 1, 2022 I knew you guys would come through. Thanks for the help !
Dpate Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 7:29 PM, gman said: That looks similar to a 50's General Motors shade- Sierra Gold https://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcodedisplay.cgi?type=sample&ditzler=21261&syear=1956&smanuf=GM&smodel=Chevrolet&sname=Sierra Gold&name=chevroletbelair1956sierragold If that is close, an online vendor who offers authentic shades in airbrush jars may be a solution. Expand Yep that's it sierra gold. Forgot all about that one.
Can-Con Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 Here's a site for finding colors in hobby paints. Just copy the pic to your computer and follow the instructions. Fun to play with too. ? https://www.spotmodel.com/color_finder.php?settings=[17,71,32,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,1,-1,-1,-1] 1
OldNYJim Posted May 2, 2022 Posted May 2, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 11:04 PM, Can-Con said: Here's a site for finding colors in hobby paints. Just copy the pic to your computer and follow the instructions. Fun to play with too. ? https://www.spotmodel.com/color_finder.php?settings=[17,71,32,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,1,-1,-1,-1] Expand That is an AWESOME link - thank you so much for posting that! That’s REALLY useful!
Redisetta Posted May 2, 2022 Author Posted May 2, 2022 Thanks again everyone, this gives me a few different options. This build is coming up after I finish one of those UGears wooden models. I decided to take a break from the traditional kits , and build a couple of these wooden kits, I must say I’m thoroughly enjoying the change of pace.
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