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Correct white for Thunderbird F-16


Mister300

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What is correct shade of white for base coat ?  Insignia white as stated in the two Bob Decal  set or gloss white?  

Am I obsessing here but the called out ins white has a gray tint to it.  Here is my photo I took in Houston.

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I'm with Gil as far as the best shade of white.  I would recommend laying down a couple light coats of flat white as a primer to prevent any color bleed through.

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One alternative is Tamiya - either the acrylic thinned with lacquer thinner or their lacquer decanted from the spray can. Both give a nice white and dry in a few hours and rock hard in half a day or less

 

Dave

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When I need an overall white, I simply use Tamiya's "Superfine White" spray primer directly from the can.  A few light coats, let 'em dry, then gloss/decal as usual.

You can decant it and airbrush it if you wish, I don't like creating more work for myself--the paint sprays just fine from the can.

Cheers!

Ralph

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Tamiya white primer with automotive two part clear coat over it.  Decaled and then another coat of clear over the decals.  Chrome done with Alsa easy chrome. 

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