Star Trek TOS wall comm paint question

I'm putting together a kit Fusenova sent me and ran into an issue. The part that holds the speaker wire mesh is supposed to be a baby blue with a hint of gray in it. I ran into the problem as neither paints listed in the instructions I'm using for reference, Rodenberry.com's wall comm, are available in this area. I was wondering if it would be acceptable to paint it gray. I mixed some paints i had by hand and it looks okay other than streak marks so i figured i'd see if i could get away with a light gray instead.

Maybe a silly observation Wes, but did you try mixing a close-enough blue with a small dab of grey at a time till you get the right colour ?

Oh i got the right color with the brush on paint but it covers like crap. I might keep giving it coats until it looks good. I was just hoping to find a spray paint that would be close so it would have nice coverage. I think maybe a few more coats and it'll be okay.

Ah. I didn't know you were looking for the correct colour, in spray.

If you are getting streak marks with normal paint, try mixing in a LITTLE bit of thinner, and also use a soft brush with gentle strokes. 3 very thin layers should do it

You are using acrylic paint I presume.

Yeah i think i might thin it a bit since it has a good base coat now. Makes me think that the prop department at paramount used paint they had laying around as baby blue isn't a common color.

I used Rustoleum "Slate Blue" on mine.

That's what i was looking for but I can't find it around here believe it or not.

I know Home Depot carries it; Walmart, too, I think. You can also order it from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-249...0402954&sr=8-2