TheLetterJ
RCC Addict
I thought I had finally settled on a paint scheme, but now I'm striking out on color availability. Does anyone still make a plain gray polycarbonate spray paint?
I had my heart set on Tamiya 89920 "pastel gray" but apparently it's long discontinued. Tamiya PS32 "Corsa Gray" is far too blue for me to call it gray, more like powder blue. I've looked through the Tamiya, Duratrax, Pactra, and Spaz Stix color charts and came up empty. I google image searched every variation of their silver paints and they're all metallic, I really was looking for a solid gray like what you'd see on a rtr Wraith Spawn or the new Element Enduro.
I'm starting to consider the method of spraying Tamiya matte clear on the inside first and then using an acrylic or enamel type paint since those seem to have lots of options for gray... but I really didn't want a matte finish (or, would it only be matte if sprayed on the outside with color on the inside?), and I don't know how well this method holds up?
Another option might be to use the Corsa Gray, but back it with something that would tone down the blue tint... but what color would I use for that?
I'm starting to really see the benefits to airbrush now, but I wasn't planning to make that leap yet. What can you guys suggest?
I had my heart set on Tamiya 89920 "pastel gray" but apparently it's long discontinued. Tamiya PS32 "Corsa Gray" is far too blue for me to call it gray, more like powder blue. I've looked through the Tamiya, Duratrax, Pactra, and Spaz Stix color charts and came up empty. I google image searched every variation of their silver paints and they're all metallic, I really was looking for a solid gray like what you'd see on a rtr Wraith Spawn or the new Element Enduro.
I'm starting to consider the method of spraying Tamiya matte clear on the inside first and then using an acrylic or enamel type paint since those seem to have lots of options for gray... but I really didn't want a matte finish (or, would it only be matte if sprayed on the outside with color on the inside?), and I don't know how well this method holds up?
Another option might be to use the Corsa Gray, but back it with something that would tone down the blue tint... but what color would I use for that?
I'm starting to really see the benefits to airbrush now, but I wasn't planning to make that leap yet. What can you guys suggest?