Which Color?

May 04, 2006 25 Replies

Hi,



I am starting a new project and I would like to paint my model car with the Maryland State Police colors

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Looking at the website above, what color would you say I should use besides the black? It looks like Tamiya Dark Yellow bears a strong resemblence, but I would like some input regardless.



Thank you!



Model Car World can probably provide an exact match. Scroll down to "STATE HIGHWAY PATROL & FLEET COLORS" for further info:

Black and olive drab, very glossy!

Bill Shuey >

Thank you very much for your fast replies, I appreciate your help very much! :-)

Here is the website with more photos. The lighting definitely has an effect!

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You sure? The photo makes it look like a gold colour which is what I would have suggested.

Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr. who hath not travelled below the Line in years.

Look at this color from Tamiya...

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This one is pretty close. It may not be as dark as on the photo, but it's close. What do you think? I could make it darker with a black primer maybe?

It's always tricky at best to judge colors on a computer monitor. That's one of the reasons I suggested you contact Model Car World if you're interested in accuracy.

Al,

That website is a great resource. The only thing is that the police car paints seem to come in A.E. which I believe requires an airbrush. I don't have one yet; it's on my list though!

Thanks again.

Just get a can of spray paint in the color that is closest and then spray it on an MD State Police car and see if it matches. The State Police won't mind. :-)

Who makes a late model 1/25 Crown Victoria model (if that is what you are modeling)? I have been checking and can't find one.

Bill,

I am using the Welly car model. The scale is advertised as 1/24 but it is more like 1/25 - 1/26. Most 1/24 decals work, however.

Try this website -

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Take care!

OK, Thanks. It is already built then. I was looking for a plastic model kit just to have more hands-on. This might do, though.

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