PS: This post reminds me of how different the green color was on various models and toys of Thunderbird 2. At one point in the late 60s, I had the Imai model, the Lincoln International model, and the Dinky Toys die-cast, and I would line them up and marvel at how different the colors were - and how they all looked “correct,” regardless. I’m sure some would maintain that there is an “official” color for Thunderbird 2, but I for one can enjoy life knowing that there are many valid interpretations of this magnificent vehicle. Anyways, that’s my philosophy for building the Imai TB2 Special model this month. I picked a color off the rack, and that’s the color it’s gonna be! SF_Z
PPS: needless to say, I’m going to try and build a pretty “toy” version of the Imai model. No panel line washes or weathering or interior lighting or any of that jazz, just a shiny new toy, which is how I fondly recall all of my previous Thunderbird 2s. SF_Z
I completely agree. There is an official colour for TB2, I think the pantone number is known, but it makes no difference as lighting and film stock can completely change the look of it. I used an off the shelf colour for my scratchbuild and for the launch bay kit and it's good enough!
I completely agree. There is an official colour for TB2, I think the pantone number is known, but it makes no difference as lighting and film stock can completely change the look of it. I used an off the shelf colour for my scratchbuild and for the launch bay kit and it's good enough!
Whilst there may have been a special mix Pantone green for TB2, I think it more likely it was an already available1960s car spray colour (though this might have been in liquid form, in tins, to be used with a proper car garage hand sprayer). Checking online, it is believed to have been Ford Applejack green, but I'm not sure this colour is still around.
Did Easter ever feature in any Anderson shows?
ReplyDeleteWhat, no Cadbury Eggs in Thunderbird 2?
ReplyDeleteNow why didn't think of that!
DeleteHappy Easter everyone. Interesting, are there many Milky Bar items out there ?
ReplyDeleteThey'll be strong and tough if there are Paul!
DeleteBasically, Thunderbird 2 is a giant flying Easter Egg!!! SF_Z
ReplyDeletePS: This post reminds me of how different the green color was on various models and toys of Thunderbird 2. At one point in the late 60s, I had the Imai model, the Lincoln International model, and the Dinky Toys die-cast, and I would line them up and marvel at how different the colors were - and how they all looked “correct,” regardless. I’m sure some would maintain that there is an “official” color for Thunderbird 2, but I for one can enjoy life knowing that there are many valid interpretations of this magnificent vehicle. Anyways, that’s my philosophy for building the Imai TB2 Special model this month. I picked a color off the rack, and that’s the color it’s gonna be! SF_Z
DeletePPS: needless to say, I’m going to try and build a pretty “toy” version of the Imai model. No panel line washes or weathering or interior lighting or any of that jazz, just a shiny new toy, which is how I fondly recall all of my previous Thunderbird 2s. SF_Z
DeleteI completely agree. There is an official colour for TB2, I think the pantone number is known, but it makes no difference as lighting and film stock can completely change the look of it. I used an off the shelf colour for my scratchbuild and for the launch bay kit and it's good enough!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. There is an official colour for TB2, I think the pantone number is known, but it makes no difference as lighting and film stock can completely change the look of it. I used an off the shelf colour for my scratchbuild and for the launch bay kit and it's good enough!
ReplyDeleteWhilst there may have been a special mix Pantone green for TB2, I think it more likely it was an already available1960s car spray colour (though this might have been in liquid form, in tins, to be used with a proper car garage hand sprayer).
ReplyDeleteChecking online, it is believed to have been Ford Applejack green, but I'm not sure this colour is still around.
Applejack Green! Sounds like a pleasant English village!
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