NickR Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Topic title lost on non Spinal Tap fans I would think (here if interested) but in essence I want to do the opposite to the black refered in the clip. I have read that, in scale, black is rarely true black. I want to paint a Tucano in black and, given the scale arguement, wonder what the best proprietry black or mix to use would be? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 To be honest, I think that Tucano finish is one of the few that should probably really BE black. It's glossy, and very black on all the aircraft I've seen both flying and close up. The "scale effect" argument IMHO applies more to different "surface textures" meaning that black rarely looks completely black because the surface scatters light. I use different "blacks" for areas of plastic, leather, rubber etc a car interior, and rubber black for tyres etc on aircraft or armour, but a think a clean, shiny, black painted surface really IS as close to black black as you'll get... bestest, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I think M's comments hold true with this, they don't get weathered and dirty as it would on active service and cleaning would be a high priority with these types Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickR Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Thanks for your thoughts fellas - black it is then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 This was at Waddington a few years ago: They look pretty good in "Nero", says the car guy... bestest, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I'd probably add a tiny dot of white myself. Just a smidge, or a soupçon, but I think a hint would be too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I don't know much about Tucanos, but I am the proud owner of the Black Album CD (really just the soundtrack to This Is Spinal Tap). I've been a regular "Taphead" since way back when. The Tap rocks! Regards, Jason "It's such a fine line between clever and stupid." - Spinal Tap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Black paint on cars, aeroplanes etc is black. "Natural" blacks as found in non-painted things aren't that sort of "true" black (which is why black paint looks wrong). I use/used a mixture of burnt sienna/burnt umber and french ultramarine as a black mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Make sure its in Dobbly Nick! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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