Anybody know the color of this C5R Vette?

[Len Woodruff]

I am looking for the color for this C5R corvette.

[Len Geisler]

Len,

If memory serves me correctly it is called 19U Luxo Blue. I even have some of it in a spray can I special ordered from a dealer.

[Scalefinishes]

It's Le mans Blue GM code 19.

[Len Geisler]

It's Le mans Blue GM code 19.

I think that and Luxo (PPG's Name for LeMans Blue, IIRC) are the same....Hence the 19U

Edited August 23, 2010 by Len Geisler

[Len Woodruff]

Thanks guys. I thought it was LeMans blue and fortunatly I recently bought some from Jameston @ ScaleFinishes.

Now if someone would just make some decals.

Edited August 23, 2010 by Len Woodruff

[Scalefinishes]

Len,

You're right. Luxo is the same color, GM loves to rename paints when they spray them on the Corvette, it's all in the OEM code. I don't know why I didn't catch that in your post.

Jameston

[ScaleCentral]

Now, who makes decals in 1/24th scale? I have this kit in 1/43rd, but I would like the 1/24th.

Nic

[Len Woodruff]

Now, who makes decals in 1/24th scale? I have this kit in 1/43rd, but I would like the 1/24th.

Nic

Inquiring minds want to know.

[7000in5th]

Great looking car, I wish Chevrolet had stuck with red, white and blue for all the races.

I have a web page for each C5-R and the page for C5R-008 includes some shots at Nashville for the Corvette 50th anniversary celebration. Corvette Racing brought 008 home from Le Mans without cleaning it up. If anyone would like to do an authentic weathering job on that C5-R, the pix are HERE.

A sample:

Edited August 28, 2010 by 7000in5th

[Len Woodruff]

Great pictures David! Thanks so much for posting those. Now to get someone to make the decals. If some could make the white decals the rest could be done w/ paint.

Edited August 28, 2010 by Len Woodruff

[Scalefinishes]

My quick suggestion for decals is Jerry Reeter, who goes by Phoneguy here on the forum, and runs modeltruckin.com. He does a lot of decals for semi trucks, but he would be my first pick for any custom decals. I have a few sets of his truck decals, and they are amazing.

Just my 2cents,

Jameston

[Len Woodruff]

My quick suggestion for decals is Jerry Reeter, who goes by Phoneguy here on the forum, and runs modeltruckin.com. He does a lot of decals for semi trucks, but he would be my first pick for any custom decals. I have a few sets of his truck decals, and they are amazing.

Just my 2cents,

Jameston

Thanks Jameston. Do you know if he does ALPS decals? My experience with ink jst decals has not been good.

Edited August 29, 2010 by Len Woodruff

[Scalefinishes]

Len,

Yes, in the FAQ section of his website, Jerry mentions that he uses an Alps MD5500 printer.

[Len Woodruff]

Len,

Yes, in the FAQ section of his website, Jerry mentions that he uses an Alps MD5500 printer.

Thanks Jameston. I have PM'ed him.

[chris coller]

Thanks guys. I thought it was LeMans blue and fortunatly I recently bought some from Jameston @ ScaleFinishes.

Now if someone would just make some decals.

I say give it a shot and paint it!.

[tuffone20]

I used to order decals from this place for my H.O. slot cars and never had a problem with getting them and I think they have the decals you are looking for.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/pattosplace/home.html

Hope this helps.

I thought that link would take you right to that decal sheet, but it takes you to the main page. So just click on the "C" and go down the list until you get to the Corvette's and I think this is the one you want?

Edited August 30, 2010 by tuffone20