Diecast Model Guides
Mr. Color C338 Light Gray FS36495 Semi-Gloss Model Paint: Scale, Subject & Display Guide
The product behind this guide is Mr. Color C338 Light Gray FS36495 Semi-Gloss Model Paint. Because similar model paints products can share brand names or photographs, the analysis below keeps the GSI Creos title, item number and live image set tied together as one record.
How this release is identified
- Exact product: Mr. Color C338 Light Gray FS36495 Semi-Gloss Model Paint
- Brand or vendor: GSI Creos
- Product type: Model Paints
- SKU or catalog key: GUZC338
- Finish stated in the record: Semi-Gloss Item code: GUZC338 Check the product label and model instructions for application and thinning guidance before use
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 1
The recorded price at verification was $3.00 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
The complete title is meaningful here, not decorative. The stated finish is Semi-Gloss Item code: GUZC338 Check the product label and model instructions for application and thinning guidance before use, which should be checked against the exact image rather than a generic brand photo. Keep GUZC338 with the product record because abbreviated names often omit the detail that distinguishes one version from another.
The verified description in context
The source description says: “Mr. Color C338 from GSI Creos is light gray model paint with a semi-gloss finish, identified by color reference FS36495. Match the C338 code to your model's painting instructions when selecting this shade. Paint details Manufacturer: GSI Creos / Mr. Hobby Range: Mr. Color Color number: C338 Shade: Light Gray Color reference: FS36495 Finish: Semi-Gloss Item code: GUZC338 Check the product label and model instructions for application and thinning guidance before use.” This is useful evidence, but it is not expanded beyond what the listing supports. Missing dimensions, materials, compatibility claims or package contents remain open questions.
Practical use and compatibility
The most useful way to evaluate Mr. Color C338 Light Gray FS36495 Semi-Gloss Model Paint is to separate identity from condition. Identity comes from the subject, scale or casting, finish, graphics, wheels and SKU. Condition comes from the actual photographed surfaces, packaging and moving parts. Mixing those two questions can lead to a correct model being described with the wrong condition.
For this listing, GUZC338 should be saved with the gallery. That preserves the release-level evidence even if similar editions later appear under shortened titles.
Using the item with confidence
Similar diecast products often differ in small, high-value details. Review the wheel spokes, tire profile, base color, glazing, interior, license or race markings and package code. The aim is not to assign a grade from a distance but to confirm that the delivered item matches the release purchased.
Display and handling should follow the format: loose models need nonabrasive separation, packages need edge and blister protection, and project cars need a documented baseline before disassembly.
The photographed item is part of the specification
The gallery contains 1 indexed product image. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.
Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record
- Save the listing URL under GUZC338.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
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The collection record worth keeping
The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and GUZC338 answer the first; arrival photographs answer the second; project or collection notes answer the third.
Keeping those layers separate improves future comparisons and avoids unsupported grading.
Gift considerations
For gifting, the product image can verify the visual subject while the item number GUZC338 verifies the release. Both checks matter when the recipient collects small variations.
Final identity questions
Why does Mr. Color C338 Light Gray FS36495 Semi-Gloss Model Paint have its own guide?
Because this product has a specific identity, image set and live offer that should not be merged into a roundup or broad brand article.
Is a contextual image a contents list?
No. Only stated components and the selected variant define what is included.
How can a later owner verify the item?
They can compare the title, item number GUZC338, package or item photographs and saved transaction record.
Bottom line: Mr. Color C338 Light Gray FS36495 Semi-Gloss Model Paint is a specific model paints, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match GUZC338, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.
Review the live Mr. Color C338 Light Gray FS36495 Semi-Gloss Model Paint listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
A final exact-item review
For Mr. Color C338 Light Gray FS36495 Semi-Gloss Model Paint, finish the decision by reading the title, product type and item number as one identity. The vendor is GSI Creos, the listed product type is Model Paints, and the working item number is GUZC338. Save those fields together rather than relying on a thumbnail or shortened name. Then compare the received item with the listing image before it is opened, assembled, modified or placed in a collection.
Record anything that affects this exact item: selected option, package condition, quantity received, fit result, installation notes or visible variation. That observation belongs to this product record and should not be generalized to every related release. Keeping the original evidence and the later ownership notes separate makes the article useful for repeat orders, repairs, collection audits and accurate identification.
