White vs. Yellow.... can't decide

owel · **Posted:** Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:39 am

What looks better? I can't decide. Help me.

The white paint fill "pops out"... and is very clear and bright. But seems drab and lacks personality.

The yellow has "personality" and not boring like white. But I'm not sure if I like the yellow.

These are Testors model paint by the way.

jeri · **Joined:** Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:55 pm **Posts:** 3

I prefer the white. And the white lines on the knobs match, too, making the color scheme more uniform and more professional. If you think white looks a little too "sterile", how about using a cream color?

owel · **Posted:** Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:05 am

Good point about the knob. Thanks.

I think I'll try one of the creamier/grayish whites. There's lots of colors to choose from as these are model paints. Gunmetal. Aircraft aluminum.

owel · **Posted:** Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:48 pm

I tried "Camouflage Gray" ... that's what the bottle says.

I like it better. It still looks kinda white, but doesn't look so white like a fake teeth whitening commercial. It has a sort of dull/muted whitish/light grayhish color.

I think it sits better on the panel too (colorwise).

ML · **Joined:** Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:28 am **Posts:** 13

The white filling looks definitely better..

If I may suggest a panel color for your upcoming preamp, brushed copper would be awesome. Dunno if it's feasable though.

Mart

owel · **Posted:** Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:50 am

Hmmm...You're the 2nd person to suggest the copper color...

Unfortunately, anodizing in that color is not avaialble.

Maybe if I switch to painted finish.... but that would also mean a change from engraved labels to silkscreen labeling.

ML · **Joined:** Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:28 am **Posts:** 13

...but would it be possible to use a copper front panel instead of aluminium?

owel · **Posted:** Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:13 am

Hmmm... I'll think about it and do some experimentation.

guitarguy12387 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:33 pm **Posts:** 96

They both look good... but i have to say i kinda like the yellow.

(But hey... i might be biased going to U of Michigan ) :lol:

owel · **Posted:** Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:59 pm

The good thing is I color them myself. So if you want a particular color, I can probably do it as long as the colors can be found here...
http://www.testors.com/category/135894/Enamel_Paints

If I have the color in my stock, no extra charge even.

I checked the COPPER panels... very expensive... like 10x the cost of the aluminum at the thickness I need.

ML · **Joined:** Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:28 am **Posts:** 13

owel wrote:

I checked the COPPER panels... very expensive... like 10x the cost of the aluminum at the thickness I need.

It was just a suggestion and besides, it's what INSIDE that matters.
Can't wait for your first unit to arrive!

owel · **Posted:** Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:57 pm

I appreciate the suggestion. I like copper (our roof gutters and flashings are made of copper).

But Cu is expensive right now.

Four years ago, it may have been possible. But demand for copper in China is high and that pushed Cu prices up.

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