Mixing Marlboro Maroon

[dokushoka]

Hi,
I'm building a 1967 Corvette Sting Ray as a replica of the one that my Grandfather owned (as a gift to him, of course!) and am trying to get the color just right. He had the "Marlboro Maroon" color that was used for several years by Corvette (shown below).

I am wondering if anyone has mixed this color before, or has any tips on getting it right? I mostly use the Tamiya acrylics with my airbrush, but obviously, I'm open to other paints if needed.

Thanks!

[Joe Blyth]

MCW might have it, and if not, may be able to mix it for you. http://ourworld.cs.com/mcwautofinish...t/catalog.html

[MPWR]

The pic looks good, but I'm not sure it's sufficient as a mixing guide for paint. For instance, I can't tell if it's a solid color or if it's metallic.

To make maroon, you simply mix red and black (gloss for both, of course). If you want a metallic color, I'd mix equal parts of red and gunmetal, and if it's not dark enough add a little black drop by drop. With experimenting, you should be able to get very close.

[Kurzheck]

http://www.paintscratch.com
Punch in the year/make/model, select the color and place the order for delivery in the form of your choice in days.

[Hawk312]

Originally Posted by dokushoka

Hi,
I'm building a 1967 Corvette Sting Ray as a replica of the one that my Grandfather owned (as a gift to him, of course!) and am trying to get the color just right. He had the "Marlboro Maroon" color that was used for several years by Corvette (shown below).

I am wondering if anyone has mixed this color before, or has any tips on getting it right? I mostly use the Tamiya acrylics with my airbrush, but obviously, I'm open to other paints if needed.

Thanks!

It`s not Malboro Maroon, but I think it`s close:


It is Hondorus Maroon Metallic, part of the Testor`s custom laquer series, straight from the can.

[dokushoka]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I'm going to have a go at mixing it myself using the color sample on the site listed!