South River Modelworks 370 - Tucker and Cook Cotton Yarn Mil

[NEMMRRC]

  I'm really looking forward this one.  That's a lot of windows.      That's a lot of turquoise windows!   

The trim and ornamental architectural features are also turquoise. What were they thinking?! But if you go to SRM's website and look at their build you'll be convinced that it works. I hope I pull it off.


Jaime

[ReadingBob]

  I'm really looking forward this one.  That's a lot of windows.      That's a lot of turquoise windows!   

The trim and ornamental architectural features are also turquoise. What were they thinking?! But if you go to SRM's website and look at their build you'll be convinced that it works. I hope I pull it off.


Jaime

Well I'll be.  You're right.     I just went and peeked at it.  It sure does work.  Works very well actually.  Like you, I never would have selected that if I had to chose which colors to use. 

[NEMMRRC]

See folks, there really was a Tucker and Cook...

http://chace.athm.org/singleDisplay.php?kv=80018

Jaime

[EricQuebec]

It sure that Turquoise is a very "flashy" color, and if Iif I had this kit, I'm not sure that I had used this color and  the turquoise color will probably be replaced by a phtalo green like this one
Just my two cent....

Eric QUébec city

[Erieman]

It sure that Turquoise is a very "flashy" color, and if Iif I had this kit, I'm not sure that I had used this color and  the turquoise color will probably be replaced by a phtalo green like this one
Just my two cent....

Eric QUébec city

Jaime,

I have to agree with Eric regarding the turquoise. I have the same kit and will be starting after Christmas. It's my Christmas present. Thank you for starting this now. I will be following your progress.
The turquoise color does look a bit flashy. Perhaps it is the white primer that is accentuating the turquoise. The color photos in the kit and instructions show a much more muted color. I typically prime my windows with Grey primer from Walmart, then apply Americana "White Wash" as a wash, not full strength. I would experiment with a slight wash of the turquoise to see if it would tone it down. In reading the instructions further, i think that bob "started" with the turquoise and may have modified it a bit. Just my humble opinion.
That being said, far be it from me to question the master - Bob Van Gelder, Just my two cents. Keep up the good work, and remember, we like pictures.

Frank / Erieman 

[Mike Engler]

Jaime:   "When I first saw this kit at the South River website I knew I had to have it."


Somehow I think he had to have it even before he saw it. It will be a great build. Eric has a good color choice for windows- myself, I would have gone with chartreuse.


What do you use to glaze 80 windows?

[NEMMRRC]

What do you use to glaze 80 windows?

80 teeny tiny itty bitty window panes.


Jaime

[Janbouli]

No Eric , Light Sea Green would be the color I'd be using, a world of difference 

[S&S RR]

I had to use my new toy to get the picture off Bob's site for our reference.  My eyes say darker and more green.

[S&S RR]

I had to use my new toy to get the picture off Bob's site for our reference.  My eyes say darker and more green.  I always have to look at colors side by side on the same monitor.  Jaime it's going to look great no matter what color you choose.


I also bought the kit, but it will be awhile before this one gets to the top of the build list.  Already a great thread Jaime!

[S&S RR]

I think I just hit the quote instead of the modify button on that last post - but I like the color Eric found.  Just my 2 cents.

[NEMMRRC]

The instructions say "Folk Art turquoise". That is what I am using. I even went to Michaels during Black Friday weekend to get it. I waited in line at the register a long time to pay.

The instructions do caution that turquoise is a matter of preference.

Jaime

[S&S RR]

The instructions say "Folk Art turquoise". That is what I am using. I even went to Michaels during Black Friday weekend to get it. I waited in line at the register a long time to pay.

The instructions do caution that turquoise is a matter of preference.

Jaime

I love this place! 

[NEMMRRC]

Turquoise. 

Buy the right one.

Jaime

[Erieman]

Jaime,

Just a follow up on the color. I have found that many of the acrylics pigments have a tendency to be bright straight out of the bottle and then darken overnight. I don't know why, but I have experienced this on many projects. Wait til tomorrow and see if the turquoise has darken. Just thought you might want to know.

Frank / Erieman