Revell '58 Corvette, positive review and question.

[unclescott58]

Hi guys! Just picked up Revell's '58 Corvette on Saturday. My first impression after opening the box? Very positive! I like what I found. Started doing minor subassembly and test fitting of different parts. So far everything looks great. I like this kit a lot!

Now the question. What color to paint this kit? I love blue. But, I do not like the blue color Chevrolet offered on the '58 Corvettes. I've seen pictures of '59 and '60 Corvettes in much more prettier shade of blue. Any ideas on matching this shade of blue using rattle cans? Doesn't have to be prefect. After all it wouldn't be correct on a '58 anyhow. Just want something close.

Scott

Edited June 3, 2014 by unclescott58

[mnwildpunk]

In looking at pictures on line I see two different blues on 59 corvettes idk if both or none are factory. There is this blue http://www.iagclassics.com/CarPix/59VetteFrostBlue/ebay/59-Vette-Frost-Blue-001.jpg. its called frost blue from what I read. Second colour I found was a little bit darker but not sure if it is a true 59 color I couldn't cut the link for some reason

[Danno]

Watch that one moderator fold this '58 Corvette review thread into that other '58 Corvette review thread, thereby defeating your purpose.

[unclescott58]

The Frost Blue is color I'm thinking of. Does Tamiya or Testors make a color that's close? Tamiya's Light Blue Metallic, TS-54 is too dark. So that will not work. Any other suggestions?

Scott

[High octane]

Paint it any blue that looks good to you and enjoy the build, as this is a hobby and not a job.

[mnwildpunk]

If it was me I would go to model car world and order 5904 frost blue http://www.mcwautomotivefinishes.com/paint/gm.html. idk see if the color interchanges to rattle can. Closest I found was icy blue in testors http://www.testors.com/category/137169/Lacquer_Paints. if non of those work I would look in dupicolors catolog

Edited June 3, 2014 by mnwildpunk

[unclescott58]

Paint it any blue that looks good to you and enjoy the build, as this is a hobby and not a job.

Chevrolet's Frost Blue is what looks good to me. That's why I'm asking. Dave Isle's suggestion is much more helpful. The next time I go to Hub Hobby or Scale Model Supply, I'll pick up a can of Testors Icy Blue. Being that it part of their One Coat Lacquer line it should work out OK. For painting White coves, I'll have to use a lacquer paint for that too. Does anybody know, are Tamiya paints a lacquer or an enamel? And how do they react to Testors One Coat Lacquers?

Scott

[Danno]

Yep, Testors Icy Blue will give you the metallic light blue you are looking for.