1967 Corvette 427 Roadster (Revell) Nassau Blue correct?

[DiscoRover007]

Hey guys so the 67 Corvette is one of my all time favorite classic cars. i just ordered the kit from Revell. I want to paint it a  light blue. From my research it seems that Nassau Blue was used on the corvette until 1966, and then in 67 they went to Marina blue. They are very similar colors. Does anyone know if Nassau blue was still a color option for 67 and later? 

I'd like to paint the car a period correct blue. I noticed that Testors makes a lacquer of Nassau Blue Metallic and I'd like to use that color. Usually I'm a stickler for using the correct stock paints. However I'd like to know if its feasible that Corvettes were still painted Nassau Blue in 67 or later?  I suppose many restored 60's vettes are also painted this color.

This is the only example I can find online of what appears to be a factory 67 in Nassau Blue. But I do wonder if the dealer is mistaking it for Marina blue though. Mainly I'd like to ask if I'm justified in painting it Nassau Blue and it being completely a reasonable and a realistic option. It would also be an easy paint to acquire. Marina blue would have to be sourced and or guessed with Tamiya lacquers for me.

https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1020682/1967-chevrolet-corvette-for-sale-in-naperville-illinois-60540

 

Edited April 27, 2020 by DiscoRover007
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[Snake45]

Nassau Blue was not offered (standard, anyway) for 67 Corvette. It might have been possible to special order it and GM did a lot weirder special paint orders in those days. 

Marina Blue is a little darker and a little more blue than Nassau Blue. It might look a little darker shot over black primer. I've only ever used it over light gray. I think you could get away with it if you want to. If someone calls you on it, just claim "scale effect." 

Are you building Revell's roadster or coupe? The coupe is fine, but if you're building the roadster, you should be more concerned about the bloated, mis-shapened forward body than about your blue paint being a hair too light. 

 

[espo]

We seem to share a mutual appreciation for Corvettes and this model year in particular. As I recall the Marine Blue was just a little darker than the Nassau Blue. Since you're wanting to be as true to that color you might think about ordering the exact color from one of the suppliers listed here on the Forum After Market section. You mentioned that you're using the Revell Convertible kits and they are nice. Some of these, at least the ones I have purchased, were done in Red Plastic. This can be a difficult color to cover and not have any bleed thru. Take a look thru the tips section for advice on different paints to use as a barrier to the Red plastic. Not hard to do but might save you some head aches with the final color.     

[DiscoRover007]

11 minutes ago, Snake45 said:

Nassau Blue was not offered (standard, anyway) for 67 Corvette. It might have been possible to special order it and GM did a lot weirder special paint orders in those days. 

Marina Blue is a little darker and a little more blue than Nassau Blue. It might look a little darker shot over black primer. I've only ever used it over light gray. I think you could get away with it if you want to. If someone calls you on it, just claim "scale effect." 

Are you building Revell's roadster or coupe? The coupe is fine, but if you're building the roadster, you should be more concerned about the bloated, mis-shapened forward body than about your blue paint being a hair too light. 

 

Building he roadster. Thanks for informing about the body. I'll have to examine that when I get my hands on it. That's interesting thought about using a black primer. That might work. I wonder if perhaps a light mist of Tamiya clear blue over Nassau Blue might get it even closer?