Scalecoat

[jkyu55]

Hello all.. I am wanting to paint a MP15AC in Katy GREEN. I've done this paint job before, but I don't remember what I mixed to come up with the right color (I've been out of the painting "scene" for a while..) I know I started with Burlington Northern Cascade Green, but I can't remember the other color. any help would be appreciated. Stone

 

[lmackattack]

Check micro scale decals. Sometimes they suggest what color / mfg to use. It's a long shot but you may get lucky?

 

[DanRaitz]

Stone,

There is no need to mix this color any more. As Badger has it available in their "Model-Flex" line of paints, item #16-80, Katy Green.

Dan

 

[jkyu55]

Dan, thanks for the advice.. but I've never found anything that "lays down" like scalecoat, Stone

 

[Espeefan]

While I do like some of Badger's colors I have noticed that more than a few important to what I model are significantly off.

I don't see Scalecoat listing a KATY green, but you should be able to mix one up. C&NW Green and Southern Green are good starting points. Their color chart is here:

http://www.weavermodels.com/page11.html

I too have never found anything that performs as well as Scalecoat!

 

[Cjcrescent]

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I too have never found anything that performs as well as Scalecoat!

me three!

Our LHS has finally been convinced to carry Scalecoat. Now when this does occur I will be very happy. No more having to order it and waiting 10-21 days for it to come in before I can paint sumpin".

 

[Espeefan]

My partner and I are considering carrying it along with the Iwata line. I'll let you know how that works out

 

[jkyu55]

I remember starting off with BN cascade green then adding something else.

I'm also doing a KCS engine in gray and can't remember how I mixed it, I remember starting with MOW gray.. but I might be wrong

Stone

 

[OldGuy]

Found this - http://www.trainlife.com/magazines/pages/2/75/june-1989-page-7

Equal parts of BN and Soutnern Green

 

[OldGuy]

And for KCS gray - http://www.dufordmodelworks.com/KCS1917.html

The gray is Scalecoat II NYC dark gray mixed with Scalecoat II reefer white and a few drops of Reefer Yellow

 

[Iron Horseman]

I've never found anything that "lays down" like scalecoat,

Yup, I agree. I started with Scalecoat and was spoiled for all time.

 

[builduone]

KCS paint

What is mixing ratio for the dark gray and reefer white? Models paint look spot! on

 

[OldGuy]

What is mixing ratio for the dark gray and reefer white? Models paint look spot! on

You'll have to contact [email protected] for further information on build notes.

I just found the info. Sorry.