nicksincrc 119 Posted August 20, 2022 Hi, I used PS7 backed with white on my Alpine A110 as I didn't like the pure orange , looks great but now I have a problem as to my horror tamiya don't do an acrylic equivalent and there're a few bits i need to match, anybody have a suggestion in another brand ? looked at the net and humbrol 209 looks interesting but can't really tell . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted August 20, 2022 I've sprayed PS paint on styrene parts before and used an acrylic gloss clear coat on top of it; it turned out well enough. Maybe give that a try on a test sample before painting the real parts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5848 Posted August 20, 2022 Here are some my hobby color matching app throws up. Of note is GSI Mr Hobby H98 which is the closest to Tamiya X/XF acrylic type of paint. AK and Vallejo are a different type of acrylic, which may or may not be what you want. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juhunio 6828 Posted August 20, 2022 3 hours ago, nicksincrc said: Hi, I used PS7 backed with white on my Alpine A110 as I didn't like the pure orange , looks great but now I have a problem as to my horror tamiya don't do an acrylic equivalent and there're a few bits i need to match, anybody have a suggestion in another brand ? looked at the net and humbrol 209 looks interesting but can't really tell . Would a spray can be an option? I just sprayed a GT2 shell using PS7 and used TS12 on the rear wing, it matched really well 👍 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5848 Posted August 20, 2022 12 minutes ago, Juhunio said: Would a spray can be an option? I just sprayed a GT2 shell using PS7 and used TS12 on the rear wing, it matched really well 👍 TS12 is the direct equivalent of PS7. It is called for on the instructions for the static 1/24 BMW 320i Gr.5 Jagermeister. It scored lower on the hobby paint matching app because PS7 is listed as matt while TS12 is gloss. Otherwise they are exactly the same. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pylon80 2443 Posted August 21, 2022 You guys know your paint 😲 @Juhuniothat's a nice GT2! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicksincrc 119 Posted August 22, 2022 Hi thanks for the replies ,it would appear I need a TS--12 equivalent then as I can't use a can on the front light parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicksincrc 119 Posted August 22, 2022 On 8/20/2022 at 9:59 PM, alvinlwh said: Here are some my hobby color matching app throws up. Of note is GSI Mr Hobby H98 which is the closest to Tamiya X/XF acrylic type of paint. AK and Vallejo are a different type of acrylic, which may or may not be what you want. hi would you please be so kind as to run TS-12 on your app? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pylon80 2443 Posted August 22, 2022 1 minute ago, nicksincrc said: Hi thanks for the replies ,it would appear I need a TS--12 equivalent then as I can't use a can on the front light parts. Could you use TS-13 clear? A possibility is to use PS-7 everywhere including on the plastic parts then clear coat with TS-13. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicksincrc 119 Posted August 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Pylon80 said: Could you use TS-13 clear? A possibility is to use PS-7 everywhere including on the plastic parts then clear coat with TS-13. I can't rattle can the light bucket parts and I ran out of PS-7 trying things as I gave the car plenty lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5848 Posted August 22, 2022 43 minutes ago, nicksincrc said: hi would you please be so kind as to run TS-12 on your app? Are you looking for a specific brand? I have some brands hidden so they may not show. Also, while not in the list, I can confirm that Tamiya X-6 is the same. It is even in the instruction for the Jagermeister along with TS-12. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pylon80 2443 Posted August 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, alvinlwh said: Also, while not in the list, I can confirm that Tamiya X-6 is the same. It is even in the instruction for the Jagermeister along with TS-12. That's right, the instructions of the 1/24 static kit for the Porsche 934 calls for X-6 or TS-12 interchangeably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicksincrc 119 Posted August 23, 2022 hi, thanks again , X6 i have and thought it would work but it's much brighter orange and less red than ps7.. Ii did a mix with a touch of red that was close but not good enough in different lighting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5848 Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, nicksincrc said: hi, thanks again , X6 i have and thought it would work but it's much brighter orange and less red than ps7.. Ii did a mix with a touch of red that was close but not good enough in different lighting What did you back PS7 with and what did you prime under the X6. I backed PS7 with black and it turns more brown than orange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foz75 93 Posted August 23, 2022 That looks really brown! Am also interested in this, I need a bright orange for a project, also both for lexan and abs parts, was thinking PS7 buy even that Porsche looks more red than orange (it's fantastic either way ) Maybe fluo orange is a brighter colour? But I want orange, not fluo.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicksincrc 119 Posted August 24, 2022 14 hours ago, alvinlwh said: What did you back PS7 with and what did you prime under the X6. I backed PS7 with black and it turns more brown than orange. backed with white and primed with various attempt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicksincrc 119 Posted August 24, 2022 12 hours ago, foz75 said: That looks really brown! Am also interested in this, I need a bright orange for a project, also both for lexan and abs parts, was thinking PS7 buy even that Porsche looks more red than orange (it's fantastic either way ) Maybe fluo orange is a brighter colour? But I want orange, not fluo.... PS-62 TS-98 pure orange and x-6 will probably match them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gebbly 563 Posted August 24, 2022 On 8/22/2022 at 6:32 PM, nicksincrc said: I can't rattle can the light bucket parts You could try decanting from a spray can maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5848 Posted August 24, 2022 1 hour ago, nicksincrc said: PS-62 TS-98 pure orange and x-6 will probably match them You might be into something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6207 Posted August 24, 2022 This is a Jäegermeister not Alpine . Painted in PS16 metallic blue. These rear air intakes are fixed on the outside and are made of hard plastic. I painted them with PS16 and they look ok. Perhaps they could do with a little more gloss? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5848 Posted August 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Busdriver said: This is a Jäegermeister not Alpine . Painted in PS16 metallic blue. These rear air intakes are fixed on the outside and are made of hard plastic. I painted them with PS16 and they look ok. Perhaps they could do with a little more gloss? TS19 is gloss metallic blue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6207 Posted August 24, 2022 33 minutes ago, alvinlwh said: TS19 is gloss metallic blue. didn’t notice that!!! But what’s the point of a flat PS colour as it’s always going to be shiny through the body shell?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5848 Posted August 24, 2022 8 minutes ago, Busdriver said: didn’t notice that!!! But what’s the point of a flat PS colour as it’s always going to be shiny through the body shell?? The point is, as a fellow member (Willy iine IIRC) said, just wack it on, even if a complete painting noob, and it will always be shiny once the protection film is removed. I think most people will prefer shiny cars, but for those who do not, there is also a clear matt to spray on the outside to take away the shine. Personally, I do not care so much as another member also said to me, "it will always eventually end up on its roof". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5848 Posted August 24, 2022 27 minutes ago, Busdriver said: didn’t notice that!!! Also, if you do not want to get a while TS tin, X-13 is the equivalent. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicksincrc 119 Posted August 26, 2022 here's where I'm up to so far ,decal work is far from perfect but it's a runner . Rear air intakes just pushed in, painted with my mix but it's not quite right, they need gloss as well 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites