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  • Member since
    November 2005
Petty Blue & Orange
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 17, 2005 2:06 PM
I used to build models when I was a kid. It was kind of one of those deals where you got the kit in the afternoon and the model was completed by bed time. They didn't look very pretty but you had that sense of satisfaction in a job done (not well).

I have aged a great deal since then and now have much more patience. My 10 year old son is a big car fan and is getting into models. I would like to teach him how to build them right, from painting and detailing to NOT trying to get them done in a day. He also has vision problems so we will be working with the larger 1/16 scale models which will be easier for him to work with and allow me to do much greater detailing.

Now for the question. The first model we have gotten is an early 80's Pontiac Grand Prix Richard Petty NASCAR. While the model is molded in Petty Blue we all know they look better when they are painted. So does anyone know where to obtain "Petty" Blue & Orange paint or have a formula for mixing them. Also what do you reccomend, Acrylic or enamel, and what is a good air brush kit (bang for the buck).

I will probably be looking for more help in the future so all advise will be entertained.
  • Member since
    August 2004
  • From: Kennesaw, GA
Posted by jdavidb on Monday, April 18, 2005 1:03 AM
Bang for the buck airbrush... Badger 100LG or 100G with medium head assembly or Omni 4000 or 5000 which only has one head assembly. These don't require jars, lids, cups or any of that. Just an airhose and a compressor with a regulator & moisture trap in between.

There are a few "engine blues" in the 1/2 oz Model Master enamels rack. I'm sure one of those will be a close enough match. Look at the paint in the jar that's between the lid and the label not the bottom of the jar. The bottom of the jar will have too much white settled down there.

For the orange parts, one way would be to use acrylic for this and enamel for the blue. I'll say Tamiya orange or Gunze Aquaeous orange.

Or, if you do orange first, I'd use Competition or International orange enamel then mask that and still use one of the engine blue enamels for the blue.

There's also orange in a Tamiya spray can that is synthetic lacquer. It dries extremely fast and smooth, but it sure does stink.
  • Member since
    August 2004
  • From: Kennesaw, GA
Posted by jdavidb on Monday, April 18, 2005 1:44 AM
After thinking about it a little more, this two-tone car paint job really is a major ordeal to do without experience and all the airbrush equipment and enamels take at least 3 days before you can use masking tape. You might want to just use Tamiya synthetic lacquer spray cans for both colors. Take it outdoors to spray it. This paint is dry enough to work on within a half hour and it has great shine too. Of course you'll be trying to not spray it on too thick, but even if you do get too thick somewhere, it is the best there is at leveling itself out. So, that's what I think is the most sure-fire way to actually get it done successfully. Maybe start learning all about airbrushing, enamels and acrylics on the smaller stuff like the engine, the seats, the flat colors.

  • Member since
    September 2004
  • From: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posted by mm23t on Monday, April 18, 2005 4:08 PM
I built a Petty car years ago (Still have it too) and I called Petty Enterprises to ask them about the blue color. They of course would not tell me anything as it is a special blend. Anywho, they did suguest that I use French Blue by Model Master, stock # 2715. (I just went to my old stock in the garage, and found that I still have the bottle of blue!) The color for the stripes is a Dayglow Orange. I applied the colors with the trusty old airbrush. I'm not sure if the blue is available in a rattle can or not. I hope this helps with your build...Good Luck!Thumbs Up [tup]Big Smile [:D]

Medals are not "Won", they are "Earned".

Mike..

 

 

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