Help Reqd. for 57 Chevy Bel Air Colours

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NoelSmith
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Help Reqd. for 57 Chevy Bel Air Colours May 7, 2009 13:08:37 GMT

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Post by NoelSmith on May 7, 2009 13:08:37 GMT

Hi Guys!
I need some help.
Anyone know of a UK source of Classic American Car Colours?
Preferably aerosols. I have the 1/12 scale Monogram 57 Chevy Bel Air Coupe and wish to paint it two tone blue and white.
So the colours I wish to obtain are as follows;
TROPICALl TURQUOISE and INDIA IVORY which I believe are descriptions of the original 1957 GM colours used.
Alternatively, any suggestions for a good match from modern colours.
Many thanks

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Help Reqd. for 57 Chevy Bel Air Colours May 7, 2009 16:34:22 GMT

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Post by ptcruiser on May 7, 2009 16:34:22 GMT

Hi Noel,
If you have the manufacturers code (quite possible to find this online for the '57?) you could give Hiroboy a call to see what he can do in the Zero range? Very quick and efficiient service in modeller friendly size and price!

Alternatively, MCW in the US specialise in this but you might struggle getting it exported. However, they may also be able to help with the code numbers? www.mcwautomotivefinishes.com/resin/newstuff.html

Cheers
Rich

Added:
MCW 5606= Tropical Turquoise
5718 = Imperial Ivory

www.mcwautomotivefinishes.com/paint/gm.html

Last Edit: May 7, 2009 16:36:28 GMT by ptcruiser

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jwhalen Kit Basher Posts: 101	Help Reqd. for 57 Chevy Bel Air Colours May 7, 2009 18:41:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jwhalen on May 7, 2009 18:41:27 GMT Hi, If you can get the paint code and want to use rattle cans I believe Halfords can mix up colours for you. Good choice of subject by the way. Make sure you show us some pics. Cheers,
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NoelSmith Established Member Experienced modeller. Main interests Cars, Trucks and Sailing Ships, but will have a go at anything. Posts: 534	Help Reqd. for 57 Chevy Bel Air Colours Jun 22, 2009 13:01:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NoelSmith on Jun 22, 2009 13:01:35 GMT Thanks for the replies guys.
	An IPMS member since 1974. Also branch secretary Berkshire branch in 1975. Edited IPMS magazine late 70's 2 years, serving the National Committee. Judged at SMW recently some car classes. Main interests are cars and and sailing ships. Still trying to convice people that IPMS is not just aircraft!

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Help Reqd. for 57 Chevy Bel Air Colours

Post by NoelSmith on May 7, 2009 13:08:37 GMT

Post by ptcruiser on May 7, 2009 16:34:22 GMT

Post by jwhalen on May 7, 2009 18:41:27 GMT

Post by NoelSmith on Jun 22, 2009 13:01:35 GMT

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