Delayar Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Hi! I am planning to rebuild my Tamiya 1/6 Harley Fat Baoy (the kit from 1996) in the first Fat Boy paint scheme from 1990, known as Gray Ghost: http://www.harley-fatboys.com/1990_Fat_Boys/1990_Harley_Fat_Boy_FLSTF_by_Lee_Custom_Cycles.php Has anybody attemted something similar and has a suggestion, which paint to use for the silver grey? Thanks, Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Never heard it called grey ghost. Its an early base/clear with yellow over silver accented pieces on engine covers and the stack spacer of the rocker boxes. Was universally met with a collective 'meh' from custom Harley builders. Striking though and easy enough to render. A lighter silver would be a good start. Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delayar Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 So you would suggest just using silver? From the Tamiya spray range, mica silver (TS-76) looks promising. For the yellow I would use signal yellow (FS 13538). Thank you, Markus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 (edited) I don't have the paint specs but google it , Harley paint codes can be retrieved with a little looking. I would use a translucent yellow over the silver as I believe that's how it was done. Yellow accents on the ignition cover , derby cover , primary chain inspection cover , mid stack spacer ,and maybe the headlight ring. Engine parts done in a reverse scallop theme. Google for info (first year fat boy works) on the yellow parts ,I think they can be purchased as a set , so the details will be there. The tank badges were enameled metal I think... Edited May 7, 2019 by krow113 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delayar Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Thank you for the information! Cheers, Markus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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