Datsun 240Z Rally Winner - need help again Thanks

[mickbench]

Originally Posted by gundam1969

Mick,
I can mix up the 905 colour if you decide that this is the right code. Nissan call it Cherry or Flamingo red and was used between 1970 and 1979. Hope this helps.

Paul.

Originally Posted by gundam1969

Mick,
I can mix up the 905 colour if you decide that this is the right code. Nissan call it Cherry or Flamingo red and was used between 1970 and 1979. Hope this helps.

Paul.

Hi,

Ooh. I'm not sure if it is, or isn't. Is it a flat colour, not needing clear or any pearl.

This is 905 red -



And this is the car I'm building -



Looks almost the same in the light, seems to go darker or lighter depending on the light being reflected.. What does everyone else think? If it is the same, then I'll speak with Steve to order a bottle from you.

Superb..

[cinqster]

Mick,

Where did you get that shot from? Have you got anymore!

The reds look close but it's always very difficult to tell from photos. I'd guess that paint has faded anyway even though I'm sure the car's been locked away safely indoors. I'm sure you know that red paint pigments are particularly susceptible to UV damage - sure I read it's because they're at opposite ends of the colour spectrum, or summat!

John S.

[mickbench]

I found the images using a image google search, the image of the road car was the best I could find. They seemed to have produced the 240Z in many different colours, and a few shades of red where used in production. I just got lucky with finding a website that listed all the 1971 shades, with codes and a pictures.

Comparing the two showed that the reds appeared VERY close. Anyhow, Paul at modelcolourworx is sending me the colour in pre thinned airbrush paint, lets hope it is the right shade.

Keep an eye out on my WIP for when I finally get it painted, speaking of which I really do need to get that WIP updated.. Did some more last night.

[gundam1969]

Mick,
It is gloss, no clearcoat needed.Mixed it up for you today.
Paul.