Just curious if there were any modeler's in the group
The reason I ask, is that I am gearing up to build the Tamiya S2000 and I'm wondering what a good color match would be.
I'm trying to find a nice quality spray that comes the closest to matching my 1:1 Sebring Silver S2k.
I've tried a few, but on test applications the silver just didn't look right.
Any recommendations?
Also, any links to modeling sites would be greatly appreciated. I'm just getting back into the hobby after about 7yrs and I only modeled 1/43 before that.
Thanks again

Alan

 

black!!

 

I know tamiya makes a "silverstone silver" in a spray. I have to look at the instructions again but it should tell you what colors to mix for serbring silver. www.hlj.com my modeling site www.modelstoys.com, no time to update it.

 

BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL!

 

It's the only way to go!

 

I'm going to be doing the same thing soon, and I'm planning to just mix a few tests and shoot them through my airbrush. I'm mostly still using enamel, not that Tamiya acrylic stuff. Old habits die hard.

Which Tamiya S2000 kit do you have? I have the basic one, which is right hand drive with the JDM wheels. I think I might get the "v-spec" kit, which may be assembled either left or right hand drive. I don't like the wheels on that one either... (see below)




Current Project:


http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/...php?forumid=927

 

I have the 'V-Spec' purchased off of EBay as I couldn't find an S2000 model at the local hobby shop.
Still not sure what 'V-Spec' means, but it's just like the second box in your images.
I'm not a big fan of the wheels on the box cover also, but the box contains a second chrome set which is close to the norm...not perfect though.
...to answer Yellow2001
Unfortunately, the instructions don't give mixing instructions for the Sebring silver. I'm thinking of buying a German silver metallic and testing that next.

 

I am not a model builder, but could you not use some touch up paint (with the appropriate, actual color) with some thinner and spray it?

 

I don't think this would work. A particular color that might look normal on a 15 foot car would probably look way too dark when applied to a 1/24 scale model. It's some sort of an optical illusion that has to be adjusted manually by choosing a lighter mixture.

Cheetah: There are many online retailers selling the basic S2000 kit also. I don't see any reason to get it though, since it's right hand drive only.

I think I'm going to buy the S2000 v-spec kit, and wait to build it until I know what color my REAL S2000 will be. I guess I'm just working on the rally cars until then. Next up will be the Richard Burns Subaru Impreza 2001 WRC car. Cool cool.

 

I have both the regular version and the v-spec, and painted one of them to match sebring silver. If you're planning to use Tamiya's own spray paint, I would say the best bet would be to use 'Gloss Aluminium (TS-17)' over a coat of 'Pure White (TS-26)' - If you can get them. The reason for the white undercoat is because the 'Gloss Aluminium' is just a little but darker than sebring silver. I think it came out pretty good, but still just a liiiiitle bit darker than I wanted it. Just follow these steps (It can be tedious, but it's the best way to do it):

1. Wash the body part with soap water, then let it dry.

2. Clean off any dust on the plastic surface.

3. Apply a coat of Tamiya's (I prefer Kunze's primer from Japan) white primer.

4. When the primer is completely dry, sand it with a 2000+ grade Tamiya sandpaper. Remember to be careful not to sand too much.

5. Clean the whole surface with a soft rag to get rid of any sand dust.

6. Apply a thin coat of the pure white spray paint, just enough to cover the whole body, then let it dry overnight.

7. Apply a thin coat of the gloss aluminium spray paint.

8. Let dry overnight, and repeat step 7 a couple more times leaving plenty of drying times in between.

9. Apply 2~3 coats of 'Clear Coat (TS-13)' To achieve that 'wet look'.

10. Use Tamiya's 'Modeling Compound' by squeezing a small portion from the tube on a clean rag, then carefully polish the entire model with it. This evens out any irregularities on the surface. Clean out the ridges and grooves where the compound seeped into. I use wooden toothpicks.

11. Use Tamiya's 'Modeling Wax' to polish the surface.

* Always remember to use many thin coats when spraying, rather than one thick coat.

If you have an airbrush, you could just try out different combos on your own to match the color better. I don't have one so I used Tamiya's paint. I find Tamiya's spray paint perfect for 1/24 scale car models - other brand don't even come close to its quality. They're pricey, but worth every penny if you're a serious modeller.
You need an incredible amount of patience and experience to make one of these kits to look good! (just in case you weren't aware)
If you have anymore questions, PM me. Here's Tamiya's spray paint color chart:

http://www.radiomodels.com.au/tamiya/html/...ers/color2.html