indydog Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm in with this: And, Jay was correct, it will be done up in the Imperial scheme of Gunnar Nilsson: The fact that it's 1/12 and I build at a glacier pace, don't expect much progress soon. After all... I have a year! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 After all... I have a year! :woot.gif:/> 6 months buddy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indydog Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Ok... it's been awhile. I found a photo of the car and I'm open to suggestions as to what color the side pods are. I can paint the chassis bright red but not sure of the pods. Hiro Boy says light red, I'm leaning more towards a burgundy color. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelguy2 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 This is what I come up with: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) You might try going to a Smoke Shop and see if they carry Imperial Cigarettes, you might be able to color match off of a carton. If they aren't antiques... Curt Edited December 31, 2013 by Netz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Let me ask on F1M I'm sure they know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Been a few replies on F1M. Most say to use the Zero Paints set if you can get it. In the US that's about impossible. One guy posted this "I only use Tamiya rattle cans. For the Imperial Lotus 78 I used TS8 Red on a grey primer for the brown(ish) color and TS49 Bright Red on white primer. And so it looked: http://www.f1m.com/phpbb/download/file.php?id=27459&mode=view" Another answer... "I used Zero's two colors and they were much prettier than pictures show. The dark color was a dark burnt orange like halfway to brown. The light color was a very vivid glowing orange like day-glow orange with a few drops of brown and regular orange in it. It comes alive under bright lites. The lettering was like a butter yellow." Doesn't really help but maybe a starting point? I'm not so sure about the TS49 to be the brownish/red? Maybe try Scale Auto Finishes to mix the paints for you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 The dark red reminds me of a red brown. Tamiya bottles are XF-9 Hull Red, Flat Brown XF-10, Red Brown XF-64, Linoleum Deck Brown XF-79. HTH Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indydog Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 I know it's been a long time, but progress has been made. It's not gonna make it by the deadline, but I'll post anyway. Engine finally done... RB Motion fittings, ProTech braided hose and MFH intake mesh. Body is ready for paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indydog Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 More progress... I might just make it by March 1st! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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