Einar Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Hi, I'm starting to model the new Revell Jaguar E-type in 1/24 scale. The kit it supposed to be built in the red colour version. However, I'd prefer to paint the beauty with the iconic British racing green. I have got the Tamiya TS-43 racing green colour spray but in my opinion it hasn't got the right hue. Which in your opinion would be tghe best alternative for the racing green? Thank you Einar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 British Racing Green is just about any dark green. There was never just one shade However, Humbrol does a BRG in enamel and acrylic and it looks good Humbrol no 239 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 If Tamiya spray is easily available, then see what you think of TS-9 “British Green”. The TS-43 “Racing Green” is a match originally introduced for the green of the Lotus 25, and is brighter. beat, M. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 Thank you guys for the interesting comments and hints. I will check the alternative paints. BR Einar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Hello @Einar Welcome to Britmodeller. Anyone working on an E-type Jag is welcome here. May I gently suggest that you spend some time reviewing the structure and content of these forum pages. This query would go better under ‘Vehicles (non-military)’ ‘New Members’ is generally just where new folks introduce themselves to the community. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 7 hours ago, Bandsaw Steve said: Hello @Einar Welcome to Britmodeller. Anyone working on an E-type Jag is welcome here. May I gently suggest that you spend some time reviewing the structure and content of these forum pages. This query would go better under ‘Vehicles (non-military)’ ‘New Members’ is generally just where new folks introduce themselves to the community. Hi Steve, I'm very sorry for the blunder I made. I noticed it last night and I tried to delete the wrongly placed message but didn't find the way to do it. This wasn't a very convincing start to my membership Anyway, I will post my question in its proper group and I'll present myself in the New Members section. Have a nice day Einar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Don’t worry mate. Worse things happen in wartime. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 😁👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Einar, in the top right of any of your posts, there are 3 dots. Click on this to reveal a small drop down menu. One option is report. Clicking on this reveals a report form. In your case, you can use this to ask for this thread to be moved to the Vehicles Forum which a moderator will do. After that, maybe a full introduction in this forum would be nice too, I'd like to know my new Britmodelller better. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 3 hours ago, stevehnz said: Einar, in the top right of any of your posts, there are 3 dots. Click on this to reveal a small drop down menu. One option is report. Clicking on this reveals a report form. In your case, you can use this to ask for this thread to be moved to the Vehicles Forum which a moderator will do. After that, maybe a full introduction in this forum would be nice too, I'd like to know my new Britmodelller better. Steve. Hello blabber mouth, thank you for your advice. My question is now in the right group and I wrote about my background in the New members sector BR Einar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Another vote here for Tamiya TS9,I have settled on this one myself before. And welcome to the forum too! From Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Hi Chris, thanks for the welcome and for your opinion on the best BRG paint. I think I'll go for the Tamiya TS-9 BR Einar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 One more vote for Tamiya. You should get that from Tietonikkari. And welcome to forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Thank you Vesa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 If you want to be a fuss-pot and get the correct green, use Halfords grey primer first, then Halfords Jaguar Racing green. It's a colour you'll have to order from a larger Halfords as it isn't a stock rattle-can in the stores. I repainted a large part of my DeAgostini build using it. Superb match. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 Hi, Your Jaguar E-type looks awesome! Congrats! I have to check whether I can order Halfords Racing Green to Finland. BTW, I notice that you have painted the interior with a light brown paint. It looks very nice against the dark green. Which paint did you use? Einar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 @Einar So basically Halfords is real car paint that is sold in UK, but if you want correct match you can use other brand that is available in Finland. Several others make correct match. Like SpiesHecker. But I don't know what is smallest amount you need to take. Then you must have use also primer that protects plastic and works with actual paint (Real car paints can melt plastic) . And testing is better do before you spray it to actual kit.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 7 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: @Einar So basically Halfords is real car paint that is sold in UK, but if you want correct match you can use other brand that is available in Finland. Several others make correct match. Like SpiesHecker. But I don't know what is smallest amount you need to take. Then you must have use also primer that protects plastic and works with actual paint (Real car paints can melt plastic) . And testing is better do before you spray it to actual kit.. Hi Vesa and all you colleagues who have helped me in choosing the best BRG colour match for the Jaguar E-type. Yesterday I bought a can of the Tamiya TS-9 British green and the shade looks very good. I'll definitely go for that paint. Thanks to everybody for your help Einar 20 hours ago, roymattblack said: If you want to be a fuss-pot and get the correct green, use Halfords grey primer first, then Halfords Jaguar Racing green. It's a colour you'll have to order from a larger Halfords as it isn't a stock rattle-can in the stores. I repainted a large part of my DeAgostini build using it. Superb match. Thank you very much for the photo of your fantastic model and the good advice. I don't know if It's possible to order those paints to Finland but I can have try. Einar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 21 hours ago, Einar said: Hi, Your Jaguar E-type looks awesome! Congrats! I have to check whether I can order Halfords Racing Green to Finland. BTW, I notice that you have painted the interior with a light brown paint. It looks very nice against the dark green. Which paint did you use? Einar It isn't paint. I trimmed the whole interior with real leather and beige carpet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 Hi, I am totally flabbergasted😯That looks absolutely awesome and original!! You've really built a fine scale model of the Jaguar with the genuine paint and upholstery. I'm speechless! Thanks for the pictures, they help me a lot. Einar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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