PL 1/350 enterprise refit pearl colors

[cpa]

I would like to hear from those who have tackled this. My thought is a rose pear, a light blue pearl, a white pearl and a gold pearl. but where to buy and is acrylic better than lacquer based please chime in
thank you

[dizzyfugu]

Not sure what you mean - but I had much success with semi-translucent "mother of pearl" effect lacquer (I think it was/is acryllic) over a colored base coat of acryllic paint.

I experimented with this combo some time ago on an anime character figure:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/406 ... c51f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2605/406 ... 10e7_b.jpg


The body suit was painted in light blue, and then the acryllic effect lacquer sprayed upon it. The base color can still be seen, but the effect paint has a whitish hue. It was actually a car paint from the DIY store.

Tamiya also has a similar effect paint in a can, but IMHO it has even more white pigments and is only good for a white base, with a much finer shimmer.

Maybe this helps you a bit?

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