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  • Member since
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  • From: Long Beach, CA
paint for Petty No.43
Posted by pathvet9 on Sunday, July 29, 2018 5:06 PM

I am starting the MPC 1:16 Petty 1973 Dodge Charger in "Petty Blue" and "STP Red". ostensibly a light blue and bright red.

Does anyone have a lead on these paints or should I just guess?

I did read that Petty Blue was a formula they concocted when they ran out of blues. 

The plastic in the kit is supposed to be Petty Blue but I hate to leave raw plastic.    Embarrassed

Cheers, Jake

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  • Member since
    July 2008
  • From: Summerville, SC
Posted by jeffpez on Sunday, July 29, 2018 7:48 PM

Zero Paints offer both colors. HobbyWorld USA carries Zero stuff. I've dealt with them a few times and had great experiences.

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  • From: Long Beach, CA
Posted by pathvet9 on Monday, July 30, 2018 3:03 PM
I/m going to head that way today. I came close with old Polyscale GN Blue but will try Zero

Cheers, Jake

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  • From: Long Beach, CA
Posted by pathvet9 on Monday, July 30, 2018 3:10 PM
Tried HobbyWorld and Zero paints are backordered, bummer. I found Petty Blue but not anything called STP Red. Is there another name for it?

Cheers, Jake

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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Monday, July 30, 2018 3:18 PM
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    September 2012
Posted by GMorrison on Monday, July 30, 2018 4:10 PM

BlackSheepTwoOneFour

That is about the best thing I've learned all day.

 

Thanks for the link.

 

Gulf lt blue and orange ordered!

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Monday, July 30, 2018 5:48 PM

Gravity Colors carries a Petty blue.  I've heard mixed reviews about service but my first order showed up within a few days.  My second order says processing for 3 weeks now so jury is still out.

Anyhow - here's the link:  https://www.gravitycolors.com/product/petty-blue/

I really want these guys to succeed.

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    February 2005
  • From: Cleveland, OH
Posted by RadMax8 on Thursday, August 2, 2018 2:52 PM

pathvet9
Tried HobbyWorld and Zero paints are backordered, bummer. I found Petty Blue but not anything called STP Red. Is there another name for it?
 

 
Just a heads up, these paints come from the UK, and when they say “back ordered” on the site, they’re just out of stock in the USA. If you do an order, HobbyWorld USA will make an order at the beginning of the month, then ship it to you when it comes in. I’ve done this before and the people at HWUSA took care of it like champs. 
  • Member since
    August 2008
  • From: Long Beach, CA
Posted by pathvet9 on Sunday, August 19, 2018 7:41 PM

Darn - I forgot to continue the thread on this but I have since received both Petty Blue and STP Red (from HobbyWorld - good service and reasonable shipping costs from NH) and have started using the paint. Goes on well but I am not to the point of clear coating yet. It dries flat.

Also, another friend suggested that I first put down a light silver coat after primer to bring out the colors so I got a Siver Zero Pasint also and it goes down well and shows imperfections that need further sanding.

Thanks to all for the help.    Bow Down

Cheers, Jake

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    June 2014
  • From: New Braunfels , Texas
Posted by Tanker - Builder on Monday, August 20, 2018 6:28 AM

Hi pathvet 9 :

 Your thread caught my eye , Because , I got that in the clear bodied version , Waay Back .

 I painted it like I did my M.E.262 , Splotches of color and big clear areas . Why ? Well , so I could show off all the Greeblies I put  under the car body !

 It is an impressive kit , But , I recommend being careful with the suspension . It can be weak . That is , when done , a heavier than normal car kit !

  • Member since
    August 2008
  • From: Long Beach, CA
Posted by pathvet9 on Monday, August 20, 2018 9:23 AM
thanks Tank Builder - how about a picture of the final result?

Cheers, Jake

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  • Member since
    August 2008
  • From: Long Beach, CA
Posted by pathvet9 on Monday, August 20, 2018 9:25 AM

Thanks for the look Tank Builder - how about a picture of your final result?     Smile

Cheers, Jake

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