{"product_id":"koloi-aqua-citroen-blue-regatta-fsm258","title":"Citroen Blue Regatta","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBleu Regate: a late-seventies French blue metallic\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBleu Regate is a Citroën metallic from the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period when the French manufacturer's range still included the hydropneumatic CX and GS alongside smaller cars. The name evokes sailing regattas, and the shade matches it: a mid blue metallic with a fresh, nautical feel rather than the darker navy tones of the time. Modelers building French classics in 1:24 or 1:43 use it to get the look of a period Citroën right, and it also suits other European cars of that era that need a lighter, cheerful metallic blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eThe problem with metallics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMetallics are unforgiving. Spray too wet and the flake settles unevenly into dark patches and stripes; spray too dry and the surface goes grainy. Keep the airbrush moving at a constant distance and use slightly drier, well-atomised passes for an even flake across the whole body.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle for at least 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime with a grey primer and let it dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirbrush straight from the bottle, no thinning needed. Use a 0.2–0.4 mm nozzle at around 20 PSI (1.4 bar) and apply light, cross-hatched coats, letting each one flash off before the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the airbrush moving at a constant distance for an even effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the paint cure overnight before masking or clear-coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal with a water-based clear coat: gloss for a factory shine, or satin or matte for work vehicles and interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the airbrush with water before the paint dries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy modelers choose Koloi Aqua\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to spray: no guessing thinning ratios, the same result from every bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleans up with water, so there are no strong solvent fumes at the bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine pigment grind for 1:8 to 1:72 scales, so panel lines and detail stay crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne system: primer, colour and clear designed to work together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eShelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated shelf life of more than 12 months when stored tightly closed between +10 °C and +28 °C, away from frost and direct sunlight. Shake well before use; if the paint has thickened or separated and does not remix, do not use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cem\u003eNeed a colour we don’t list? Our colour lab matches RAL, RLM and OEM paint codes on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe on-screen image is indicative: the final tone depends on the primer, the number of coats and the clear coat. Metallic, pearl and multi-layer effects cannot be fully represented on screen. Keep out of reach of children. Safety Data Sheet available on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVehicle, manufacturer, team and sponsor names are used only to identify the colour reference. Fire Scale Modeler is not affiliated with or endorsed by the trademark owners.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Scale Modeler","offers":[{"title":"18ml Standard Detail","offer_id":59867143504220,"sku":"FSM258-18","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml Standard","offer_id":59867143536988,"sku":"FSM258-30","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60ml Value Pack","offer_id":59867143569756,"sku":"FSM258-60","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120ml Master Pack","offer_id":59867143602524,"sku":"FSM258-120","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3860\/2967\/files\/uc_9bcd472f-4bed-41c4-9577-2845adecef28.jpg?v=1794492286","url":"https:\/\/dmodelkits.store\/pt\/products\/koloi-aqua-citroen-blue-regatta-fsm258","provider":"DModelkits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}