Peter_B 997 Posted March 29, 2020 Now that I've got my Hornet built to a rolling chassis my mind has turned to the body. I have a can of PS-5 so was all set to go with box art black. Then I happened to watch an episode of Wheeler Dealers where they painted a Mustang in "Highland Green". "That colour might look good on the Hornet", I found myself thinking. A bit of a Google and PS-22 looks, to my eye, to be the closest match from the Tamiya range. Anyone used it for a Hornet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H22A4 85 Posted March 29, 2020 I’ve got a soft spot for the Hornet as it was my first 1/10 RC car back in 1988. PS22 appears to be dark enough for the yellow/orange stickers to still pop. I’m interested in seeing how it turns out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted March 30, 2020 As greens go, PS22 looks rather dull and drab IMO. PS17 on the other hand looks much more interesting. My cousin had a Hornet thus adorned BITD, and I thought it looked awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted March 30, 2020 Not sure about PS22, but here's a lot of different optional colors to check: https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/69118-best-optional-color-for-a-hornet/&page=3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter_B 997 Posted March 30, 2020 Thanks for the ideas. Looking at some more images online, I'm now thinking PS-9 might actually be a better match. It looks to be a touch darker than PS-22. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted March 30, 2020 31 minutes ago, Peter_B said: Thanks for the ideas. Looking at some more images online, I'm now thinking PS-9 might actually be a better match. It looks to be a touch darker than PS-22. just stick to what you know Peter - throwing black paint around. You know it makes sense. Or do I need to find the photos of what happened last time you tried a different colour (Top Force was it?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter_B 997 Posted March 30, 2020 52 minutes ago, jonboy1 said: just stick to what you know Peter - throwing black paint around. You know it makes sense. Or do I need to find the photos of what happened last time you tried a different colour (Top Force was it?) That was not my fault. That tin of paint was dodgy! Actually I still have that TF body, waiting for that faulty paint to be stripped off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted March 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, Peter_B said: That was not my fault. That tin of paint was dodgy! Actually I still have that TF body, waiting for that faulty paint to be stripped off. oh no you don't! unless you are being super rude of course? silly question maybe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter_B 997 Posted March 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, jonboy1 said: oh no you don't! unless you are being super rude of course? silly question maybe Yes I do. I messed up 2 shells. The first I thought went wrong because of trying to paint when it was too cold. That is the one that you rescued with a superb paint scheme. The second is one where I tried again (same can of paint) when the weather was warmer. That's the one I still have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted March 30, 2020 Just now, Peter_B said: Yes I do. I messed up 2 shells. The first I thought went wrong because of trying to paint when it was too cold. That is the one that you rescued with a superb paint scheme. The second is one where I tried again (same can of paint) when the weather was warmer. That's the one I still have. oh yeah... i do see a theme developing here, anyone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted March 30, 2020 Just now, jonboy1 said: oh yeah... i do see a theme developing here, anyone else? I need to get some paint for another job I'm doing - shall I order some PS9 at the same time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted March 30, 2020 on a more serious note, what about PS44 backed with PS23? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter_B 997 Posted March 30, 2020 15 minutes ago, jonboy1 said: on a more serious note, what about PS44 backed with PS23? I did think of something like that. But on other shells I've done in a similar manner I've found that you have to be careful to get even coverage of the translucent layer or it can turn out patchy. Especially true when the shell has nooks and crannies, like the end fences of the Hornet wing. Much easier to just throw one colour at it 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted March 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Peter_B said: I did think of something like that. But on other shells I've done in a similar manner I've found that you have to be careful to get even coverage of the translucent layer or it can turn out patchy. Especially true when the shell has nooks and crannies, like the end fences of the Hornet wing. Much easier to just throw one colour at it 😁 No you're quite right, you'd want to do the green with an airbrush really to make sure you kept it even. But, you've got an airbrush right.....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter_B 997 Posted March 30, 2020 12 minutes ago, jonboy1 said: No you're quite right, you'd want to do the green with an airbrush really to make sure you kept it even. But, you've got an airbrush right.....? Yes but I don't have mad airbrush skills. And at the moment I don't have anywhere to setup the airbrush away from little helpers! The struggle is real! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted March 30, 2020 I can't be sure but my second-hand Hornet might have been paint d in that colour you see on box-art Tamiya Landrovers. https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=130026&id=45667 It hadn't been backed with anything and was flaky by the time I got it, it had seen a fair bit of use. I have never liked it. My replacement Hornet shell is black... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted March 30, 2020 I happen to be partial to the two color job I did on mine. The decals break the colors up nicely. Another color combo that looks good is brown on the bottom and tan up top 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted March 30, 2020 That’s cracking that is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferruz 11702 Posted March 31, 2020 Here's my two colour job. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter_B 997 Posted March 31, 2020 9 hours ago, Badcrumble said: I can't be sure but my second-hand Hornet might have been paint d in that colour you see on box-art Tamiya Landrovers. https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=130026&id=45667 It hadn't been backed with anything and was flaky by the time I got it, it had seen a fair bit of use. I have never liked it. My replacement Hornet shell is black... Thanks for that. Looking at that green, I don't like it either. The green I was after is "blacker". I think I might just go box art, I know where I am with black paint and have it to hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c64orinoco 667 Posted April 1, 2020 On 3/31/2020 at 8:14 AM, Badcrumble said: I can't be sure but my second-hand Hornet might have been paint d in that colour you see on box-art Tamiya Landrovers. https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=130026&id=45667 It hadn't been backed with anything and was flaky by the time I got it, it had seen a fair bit of use. I have never liked it. My replacement Hornet shell is black... Hah! I bought a Hornet a couple of weeks ago, and the colour I have chosen for it is that same one Metal-flake (Lame) Black PS53. I also have a Comical Hornet I'm planning to spray in a design of Cobalt green PS54 and Irridescent Purple/Green PS46. I think that will clash, er, contract nicely with the yellow/orange stickers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c64orinoco 667 Posted April 1, 2020 On 3/31/2020 at 9:45 AM, Shodog said: I happen to be partial to the two color job I did on mine. The decals break the colors up nicely. Another color combo that looks good is brown on the bottom and tan up top Brown on a Hornet = The Brown Hornet (if you were ever a fan of the Cosby Kids. Oh god I'm old) Your two-tone scheme is exactly what I'm planning except Cobalt green where you have blue and irridescent purple where you have white. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted April 1, 2020 5 hours ago, c64orinoco said: Hah! I bought a Hornet a couple of weeks ago, and the colour I have chosen for it is that same one Metal-flake (Lame) Black PS53. I also have a Comical Hornet I'm planning to spray in a design of Cobalt green PS54 and Irridescent Purple/Green PS46. I think that will clash, er, contract nicely with the yellow/orange stickers. That's a strong combination for the Comical Hornet - looking forward to seeing that! The PS53 is backed with PS5 as it is only the flakes. If I ever finish it (story of my Tamiya life), that Hornet has custom silver / white / grey decals, AMPro front suspension and aftermarket dampers all round. It will get some new wheels and tyres too - Egress is they fit (though I'll need to buy some rubber for them). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted April 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, Badcrumble said: If I ever finish it (story of my Tamiya life), that Hornet has custom silver / white / grey decals, AMPro front suspension and aftermarket dampers all round. It will get some new wheels and tyres too - Egress is they fit (though I'll need to buy some rubber for them). Don't hate me now, but I reckon Super Astute wheels and tyres would look epic with that paint combo (especially if painted the same grey as the decals) I wonder if Egress fronts might look a little too chunky? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter_B 997 Posted April 1, 2020 Egress fronts won't fit without a hex conversion. Same look but with bearing fitment would be Astute front wheels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
