Chardonnet Light Blue

Number Five Chardonnet Light Blue

A modeling paint from the Spanish brand Number Five in a bottle of 30 milliliters. The light blue shade refers to the livery of a private racing stable that was associated with motorcycle sport in its day. The paint is supplied at a consistency ready for spraying with an airbrush, so there is no hunting for a thinning ratio.

Light shades and the ground

Light blue tones look very different on a model according to what lies under them. On a white primer they stay fresh and clean, on a gray one they darken and go muddy. At the same time a light color shows every irregularity of the surface, because nothing is lost in shadow on it. So sand the surface carefully before painting and inspect it against the light.

How to work with the paint

• Shake the bottle thoroughly before use, as the pigment settles to the bottom
• The paint is supplied at a consistency ready for spraying and further thinning is usually not needed
• It should be thinned and cleaned up exclusively with the thinner and cleaner of the same brand
• Apply it in several thin coats and let them flash off
• Use a white primer under light blue; on a gray one it will darken

Who the paint is for

• Builders of car and motorcycle models
• Modelers who want an exact shade without mixing
• Anyone who paints with an airbrush and does not want to hunt for a thinning ratio

Safety note

Work in a well-ventilated space and use a respirator when spraying, as an aerosol forms. Keep out of the reach of children and away from sources of ignition, close the bottle carefully after use and avoid contact with eyes and skin.