Mr. color for a Stryker M1128

new1 wrote:

i have several questions about mr color and the model itself 1 what type of paint is it? 2 where can i find magenta-gold, and Green-Purple 3 if it those arent available what can i use for a substitute on my model

1: Mr Color paints are manufactured by GSI Creos (formerly known as Gunze Sangyo). These are lacquer based paints. In the US they are distributed by Dragon Models Inc.

2: Magenta-Gold and Green-Purple are "color-shifting" paints which shift between the said colors depending on the viewing angle - they are also quite expensive compared to "regular" paints.

3: If I recall correctly, the two colors mentioned above are used for the periscopes/optics on this vehicle. Many people use colored mylar film (eg. "holographic" gift wrap) to get the same effect.

Phil_H wrote:

1: Mr Color paints are manufactured by GSI Creos (formerly known as Gunze Sangyo). These are lacquer based paints. In the US they are distributed by Dragon Models Inc. 2: Magenta-Gold and Green-Purple are "color-shifting" paints which shift between the said colors depending on the viewing angle - they are also quite expensive compared to "regular" paints. 3: If I recall correctly, the two colors mentioned above are used for the periscopes/optics on this vehicle. Many people use colored mylar film (eg. "holographic" gift wrap) to get the same effect.

 what is actual website, i looked at Dragonusaonline.com under gunze paints, but didn't see the two paints i was looking for.  

OR

Where can i find this colored mylar film, balloons? or am i missing something?

Hmm...

It's possible that these paints may be some of their oddball products that aren't sold outside of Asian markets.

As for the coloured films, look for metallic "foil" gift wraps etc. You should be able to find these just about anywhere eg. "dollar store" type places, arts and crafts stores. I've seen coloured and "holographic" metallic films sold in arts and crafts stores for scrapbooking but these seem to be outrageously priced compared to gift wrap.