08-30-2009, 12:29 PM
I agree with Gary: the black units were the ones that inspired you, and that image is a strong one that stays with you even today. Paint 'em all black. If you're meant to have a blue one, another unit will become available.
Floquil and PollyScale both offer a Weathered Black which is still black, but not too much so.
Personally, I like to start with Engine Black, then lighten it to suit my tastes, using Reefer White and/or Grey Primer.
As Jim suggests, a semi-gloss will allow the details to show a little better on the un-weathered models, and a little weathering atop that will really make them "pop". Don't Dullcote after weathering unless you're doing a heavily weathered version - remember, the prototype wasn't painted in a flat finish.
Wayne
Floquil and PollyScale both offer a Weathered Black which is still black, but not too much so.
Personally, I like to start with Engine Black, then lighten it to suit my tastes, using Reefer White and/or Grey Primer.As Jim suggests, a semi-gloss will allow the details to show a little better on the un-weathered models, and a little weathering atop that will really make them "pop". Don't Dullcote after weathering unless you're doing a heavily weathered version - remember, the prototype wasn't painted in a flat finish.
Wayne