I recall some years ago having trouble finding a Tamiya paint that matched the light blue typical of the Gulf Oil cars, and discovering that there is a Testor's enamel (1208C Light Blue) that is 'close enough'.
I also know enough to know one should not spray Tamiya over Testor's, so that in turn implies using a Testor's colour for the orange as well. In this respect I was lucky to find a can of Testor's 1628C, Competition Orange, at a recent model car swap meet.
So with blue paint on the body, enamels need several days or a week to harden enough that I won't leave a big fat thumbprint in the roof.
This provides time to finish up the rear chassis and subframes, a case of two steps forward and one (sometimes three) steps back. But the end is in sight and I'm tempted to get it done and on the shelf.
Photo shows the left side lower body, with orange paint applied a week ago, installed. This covers the gas tank and supports the fibreglass inner fender. What is not shown is the struggle to get a reasonable amount of camber and toe adjustment for the two rear hubs. Some fairly major surgery was required... and when it's all done, there will be paint touch ups all over the tubular frame.
So progress is being made, slowly.
The Aston Martin DB3S is waiting for my initial attempt to paint with an airbrush. Stay tuned!
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