Type 25 Green

Type 25 Green

A green shade from the Number Five color line. The name refers to the Formula 1 single-seater designated Type 25, whose look was defined by a dark racing green with a yellow stripe across the nose.

The subject behind this tone

At the beginning of the 1960s the Type 25 was a breakthrough car: instead of a tubular frame it carried a monocoque structure, that is a pair of longitudinal aluminum members joined by a floor and bulkheads. Stiffness rose markedly, weight fell and the driver lay much lower than before, which reduced the frontal area. With a car of this construction Jim Clark took the world title in 1963. Dark green with a yellow stripe was the national color of British cars of the period.

Use

• A dark green looks even darker on a small model than you expect, so on small parts count on the detail needing to be brought out.
• Stir the paint before applying it so the tone is the same over the whole surface.
• Work in coats, because with dark shades the transitions between them are hard to put right.
• Plan a light stripe or a number only after the base surface has dried, and measure out the edge in advance.

Who the paint is for

For modelers of historic formula cars and sports cars who want to get the period green of the British stables right. It also suits models of British sports cars of the same era and accessories for dioramas, where the green is meant to look serious rather than loud.

The volume, the type of binder and the thinning are given by the manufacturer on the packaging of the bottle. Keep the bottle closed and out of the reach of children, and let fresh air into the room while painting.