Pale Clear Red

The color

A light translucent red. The word Clear in the names of modeling paints separates translucent shades from opaque ones: the paint does not hide what is underneath, it tints it. The qualifier Pale says that this is a weaker, lighter variant which shifts the tone only slightly and takes more coats before the surface closes up.

What it is suited to

For clear parts, meaning tail and position lights, reflectors or covering glass, where the shape of the part should show through. Over a silver or chrome base it gives a rich glossy surface that reads as metal rather than matte. It is also used for gently toning surfaces that have already been sprayed, for deepening shadows and for slightly warming light shades without the surface disappearing under the paint.

How it is applied

Stir the paint thoroughly and lay it on in several very thin coats; translucent shades build up gradually and one heavy coat pools unevenly. Let each coat become tacky before you add the next. Use the thinner and the thinning ratio according to the manufacturer's instructions for this range, as a thinner from another range can curdle the paint. The base must be smooth and glossy, because on a matte surface a translucent paint looks cloudy. A brush is harder to work with than an airbrush, because visible edges remain after each stroke.

• a light translucent red shade
• suitable for lights, covering glass and clear parts
• gives a rich glossy surface over a silver base
• laid on in several very thin coats
• the thinner intended for this range, per the manufacturer's instructions

Terms of supply

The model, thinner, varnish and tools are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.