312 Red

Number Five 312 Red

A modeling paint from the Spanish brand Number Five in a bottle of 30 milliliters. The red shade belongs to a range named after particular cars and refers to the Italian racing machine with the designation 312. The paint is supplied at a consistency ready for spraying with an airbrush.

Why racing red varies so much

Italian racing red is not one single color. The shade changed over the decades according to the paints that were available, and it differed even between individual cars of the same stable. A modeler who wants to build a particular machine therefore cannot rely on a general red, but needs a shade tied to that very car. That is exactly what this range is for.

How to work with the paint

• Shake the bottle thoroughly before use, as the pigment settles to the bottom
• The paint is supplied ready for spraying; further thinning is usually not needed
• Thinning and cleaning should be done solely with the thinner and cleaner of the same brand
• Apply in several thin coats and let them flash off
• Put a light undercoat under the red, as it darkens over a dark substrate

Who the paint is for

• Builders of models of racing and sports cars
• Modelers who want an exact shade without mixing
• Anyone who paints with an airbrush

Safety note

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