Darker Steel Color?

Hey guys.
Right now I'm working on the 'engine' (its two peices mostly) of my viper. I wanted most of the parts that are sticking out to be darker than the tranny. I chose steel for the darker color and chrome silver for the tranny. Well it went down great but there really isn't much of a difference between the two colors. I guess I'm stuck with these colors on the engine, but for future reference, is there a darker silver-ish looking color other than steel? Thanks.

Light Gunmetal??? Or is that too dark?
Check MAXSE's ITR (http://www.automotiveforums.com/scalemodeling/maxse/ITR.html). His exterior is Light Gunmetal.

You need to look at Testors Model Master metalizer colors, there is a full range of metal colors which are more realistic than their enamel paints. :smile:

Yeah that should be great. I'll have to pick that up next time I go to the LHS.

Originally posted by hawk_196
Yeah that should be great. I'll have to pick that up next time I go to the LHS.

Since you're in Atlanta, you should check out AutoMotif hobby shop on Atlanta Road, and the HobbyTown in Kennesaw off Barrett Pkwy, if you haven't already. :smile:

Been to hobbytown many times (I'm into r/c, so that means lots of trips to the LHS). I actually live in kennesaw so its right next door. A bit overpriced though... I'll have to check out that one in atlanta soon.
Thanks for the tips.

Try Titanium or Magnesium..

Thanks I'll look for a few of those paints at my next hobby run.
Light Gunmetal
Titanium
Magnesium
And any testors metalizer colors.

Thanks all for your help

P.S. I ditched that idea on my viper engine and painted the steel black. Well maybe next model I can get creative.