Movie Optimus Prime build

[kingbob]

So I sat down with the airbrush yesterday and sprayed some scrap plastic. Did 4 different base colors, black, white, silver, and flat aluminum. The auto-air paints are semi opaque so the base color makes a big difference.
None of the paints I tried came out how I wanted. A couple were OK but didn't quite have the look I wanted.
Going through my paint box I noticed a bottle of a deep red that I forgot I had. Tried it out and its exactly what I wanted!
The rear fenders have now been painted red, leaving them to cure for a couple of days before I mask up the flames, but I think I'm finally happyb with the color.

I swear these fenders must have as much putty and primer as they do plastic!