wintersdawn 176 Posted April 5, 2021 Does anyone know the paint code used for the bodyshell below? Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Fan 1 114 Posted April 5, 2021 I think that is a Lexan body, so it should use Tamiya "PS" paint. Look up Tamiya PS paint color chart. There are a few close ones. PS-3 = light blue, PS-30 = brilliant blue.PS-54 = cobalt green. I think it is PS-3? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wintersdawn 176 Posted April 5, 2021 I have done a PS-3 before but it seems a bit darker than the above picture. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Fan 1 114 Posted April 5, 2021 Then maybe cobalt green PS-54, says green but is a blue color. Same color as the Tamiya Mercedes 1850L semi delivery truck. (for reference) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatherDagon 13 Posted April 5, 2021 13 minutes ago, Tamiya Fan 1 said: I think that is a Lexan body, so it should use Tamiya "PS" paint. Look up Tamiya PS paint color chart. There are a few close ones. PS-3 = light blue, PS-30 = brilliant blue.PS-54 = cobalt green. I think it is PS-3? Didn't realize that was a Lexan body. Sorry. I would have guessed PS-3 as well. Keep in mind that outdoor lighting can range from bluish, white, and reddish depending on time of day, so it can be hard to tell. Here is a decent color chart though: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wintersdawn 176 Posted April 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, Tamiya Fan 1 said: Then maybe cobalt green PS-54, says green but is a blue color. Same color as the Tamiya Mercedes 1850L semi delivery truck. (for reference) The colour of the Mercedes looks like a match, cheers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted April 5, 2021 Hmmm - im not so sure. This is ps-54 cobalt green as used on the Vaillant Porsche 934 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatherDagon 13 Posted April 5, 2021 For the sake of comparison, I color adjusted the first image to make the letters white. This should give you a better representation of the color (assuming those letters on the truck are white and not baby blue lol). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wintersdawn 176 Posted April 5, 2021 Superluminal - Hmmm - im not so sure. This is ps-54 cobalt green as used on the Vaillant Porsche 934 You could be right, just checked the Mercedes manual and it says TS-41 Coral Blue, not sure they do it in ps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatherDagon 13 Posted April 5, 2021 Just a thought, but since it is Lexan, is it possible they did a translucent color with a white undercoat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wintersdawn 176 Posted April 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, FatherDagon said: Just a thought, but since it is Lexan, is it possible they did a translucent color with a white undercoat? Which is lexan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted April 5, 2021 Different name for the clear polycarbonate the bodyshell is made from Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wintersdawn 176 Posted April 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Superluminal said: Different name for the clear polycarbonate the bodyshell is made from I was asking which bodyshell he was referring to was lexan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatherDagon 13 Posted April 5, 2021 Tamiya Fan 1 indicated that they believe the first shell is a Lexan (IE polycarbonate) body. With clear Lexan, you can spray translucent on the first coat, then white or black on the second coat to change how it looks or add depth. For example, PS39 with a white undercoat would give you a baby blue color. **Edit: Sorry I was referring to the topic image of the Nissan King Cab. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted April 5, 2021 Im thinking this is definitely not a tamiya ps paint. Faskolor/parma sky blue doesnt look far off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted April 5, 2021 I have both ps translucent light blue and white. I can do an experiment for you tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wintersdawn 176 Posted April 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, FatherDagon said: Tamiya Fan 1 indicated that they believe the first shell is a Lexan (IE polycarbonate) body. With clear Lexan, you can spray translucent on the first coat, then white or black on the second coat to change how it looks or add depth. For example, PS39 with a white undercoat would give you a baby blue color. Not really keen on the trial and error nature of using two different paints to achieve a desired third. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wintersdawn 176 Posted April 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Superluminal said: I have both ps translucent light blue and white. I can do an experiment for you tomorrow Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wintersdawn 176 Posted April 5, 2021 Sent an email to the Ebay seller of the Nissan King Cab and he kindly replied with the following: Hey, For the life of me I can’t remember. I have a feeling that it was a faskolor or a Parma paint perhaps.... Sorry I couldn’t be of more help. Superluminal, you may have been on the right track before, will have a look for faskolor/parma that is suitable for lexan... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wintersdawn 176 Posted April 5, 2021 Maybe this but I'll have to airbrush it on...SKYBLUE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted April 5, 2021 https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/252446/ Another possible option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wintersdawn 176 Posted April 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Superluminal said: https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/252446/ Another possible option Cheers, looks good and lighter than ps light blue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wintersdawn 176 Posted April 5, 2021 Core RC Aerosol Paint - French Blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wintersdawn 176 Posted April 5, 2021 Or maybe this one, Core RC Aerosol Paint - Neon Blue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites