Chardonnet blue

[GrahamH]

Anyone know paint colour codes used on Chardonnet Blue cars?
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[Cadami]

I believe it's Opel Signal blue, code 224...

[Ken Tomblin]

Hi Graham

I'll second that info !!!!

Regards Ken

[GrahamH]

Thanks Chaps

[Bernard]

Only to be pedantic.... its Opel Signal Blau........................ thats what it said on the colour charts

[Cadami]

It's replica blue or authentic (German) blau L :-)

[GrahamH]

is this the same Blue or blau as the VSD sponsored cars and the Darniche tour de course cars? looks a brighter blau?



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[Bernard]

Apparently Opel only did this colour for about a year (?)........ my car looks slightly lighter than the photo's......... I also saw an original Chardonnet car in Italy and it was much darker than mine !

Cheers
Phil

[strat24v]

What livery are you planning Graham? L'auto, VSD and Motorac have all been done. theres still SG and Kway that haven't

[GrahamH]

I've not made up my mind yet. I do like the blue cars and was hoping to get some correct paint codes to get some samples made. Single colour may be best for competition and repairs. What blues have the guys used for their cars? Which guys have the VSD motorac and L'auto cars?

[strat24v]

There are a few shades of opel signal blau 224, don't think two will be alike.

I have the L'auto scheme

Cadami is going with the VSD

Bernard has the Motorac

Look on Arena Modelli website for images of models with the various liveries. SG looks good, think Sando has Graphics files for the Kway??

[GrahamH]

Many thanks , had a look at the models . There are a huge variety of liveries . Great site thanks .
The blues do vary from all the photos I've seen on the web. A few paint swatches needed I think.
Thanks

[Bernard]

Hi Graham
When I painted mine in the 90's I did the research into the colour........ only to find that after I had sprayed it there were photo's and "original" cars in different shades !!!!!!........... as strat24v says.... there are a few shades so just pick the one you like

Also agree .......the "SG" car looks good with the flash of red on the bonnet
Cheers
Phil

[GrahamH]

thanks Phil, as ever with race and rally cars things evolve between cars and they made use of what was available at the time. "SG" car does look good.

[Bernard]

4840 4841 4842 4843 4844 just a few options onChardonnet cars

[Bernard]

4845 4846 4847 4848 4849 just a few more "Blue" cars !!... enjoy and good luck with your selection.... and there are afew more !!
Cheers

Phil

[ducatiman]

Now that's showing off............................I thought I was doing well with 3 in my collection and a 4th coming from Germany................;)

Graham is now spoilt for choice................excellent stuff Phil.

[Bernard]

Hi Andy
I got the bug from Dave Clark (an ex member) he had this model which was so exceptional it even hand foot controls and navigators clip board on the dash........ have 300+ collection now !!.....(which includes part of Dave Clarks collection) and slowly adding to it
Cheers
Phil

[shakey5]

Thanks Phil for the model of the Costa Smeralda Chardonnet car - I've been looking for some pictures of the car for ages.
Cheers,
Mike

[GrahamH]

huge collection Phil, more liveries than I thought. I am spoilt for choice now! cheers

[strat24v]

If you wanted a one off livery, single colour with added vinyl graphics that also looks the dogs danglies, try Michell Vaillante. Was only ever a cartoon but in my book, looks great. If ever I get round to finishing the first, number 2 would have that scheme.:cool:

[turbonutter]

Looks Good

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But the Paper Mode (http://www.michel-vaillant-fan.it/vaillante-carta-02.htm)l isnt so nice

[GrahamH]

Looks like a very short wheelbase!

[GrahamH]

Any idea what blue this original car is, standard road car blue? http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/128070/1976-lancia-stratos/

[ChrisCar6]

Not stradale blue.

[ProtoTipo]

Not stradale blue.

Or the other Stradale blue.

[GrahamH]

Looks too dark for Chardonnet blues. Must be a special. I like the look of this car. Looks well restored.

[Strat Fan]

See http://www.v12-gt.com/LANCIA/Stratos,

Car was/is owned by Dennis McCann, was for sale for a while.