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Post by britannia on Apr 2, 2023 18:30:31 GMT
Does anyone have knowledge of which car paint provides a suitable spray for a MK1 midland coach? I heard this was a more economical alternative to specialist paints.
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johnd
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Post by johnd on Apr 2, 2023 20:47:57 GMT
In a old notebook i have a list of spray paints and the one for Midland red is noted as “ Rover Damask Red”.
Unfortunately I cant vouch for the actual match as i have never had the need for this livery.
Hope this gives you at least a starting point.
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Post by Jim on Apr 3, 2023 3:09:57 GMT
For my Midland O gauge locos and carriage stock I used Power Plus's Vintage Burgundy, cap no PJ5080. It comes in a spray can which I have no problems with when it comes to spraying any of my models including the Britannia. The photo shows a collection of locos and rolling stock at Nailsworth Station on my O gauge layout. Things were never quite as busy as this in real life 
Jim
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barlowworks
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Post by barlowworks on Apr 3, 2023 6:57:55 GMT
I always used Ford Burgandy Red for Midland locos, available from Halfords.
Mike
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Post by Jim on Apr 3, 2023 7:10:23 GMT
I think it could well be the same colour just different locations.
Jim
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Post by GWRdriver on Apr 3, 2023 16:11:59 GMT
Over the years I've kept a running list of automotive or other misc paint reported by builders, mostly from within the Ga1 community, to approximate authentic railway colours and the four always quoted for Midland/LMS Red are (in no particular order) Rover Damask, Ford Burgundy, Vauxhall Burgundy, and Triumph Damson. For Crimson Lake it's Ford Damask.
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Post by 92220 on Apr 3, 2023 16:26:33 GMT
Hi Harry.
Unfortunately, LMS Crimson is a lot lighter than Midland Railway Crimson. And LMS Coach Maroon (1946 to 1948) is quite a bit darker than Midland Crimson.
Bob.
EDIT: Also, bear in mind that a colour that looks right on a O-gauge model, will be too light on a 5" gauge loco, because to look right on a O-gauge, the colour has to be lighter than the fullsize colour. A 5" gauge loco looks OK with the fullsize shade.
Bob
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Post by GWRdriver on Apr 3, 2023 16:38:33 GMT
I'll correct my notes re LMS.
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Post by noggin on Apr 3, 2023 17:56:28 GMT
I have used the paint colours mentioned above, from Halfords, They are not as good as they used to be, They keep changing the Recipe, And after a few years my model started to fade to a more pinkish colour, i would use the phoenix stuff for sure, More expensive but the right colour and will last.
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Post by britannia on Apr 3, 2023 19:12:57 GMT
Thanks, I think I may have an answer between Rover Damask Red, Ford Burgundy Red and Power Plus vintage ..
great help guys
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Post by 92220 on Apr 4, 2023 7:08:08 GMT
I have used the paint colours mentioned above, from Halfords, They are not as good as they used to be, They keep changing the Recipe, And after a few years my model started to fade to a more pinkish colour, i would use the phoenix stuff for sure, More expensive but the right colour and will last. Yes. The main points in favour of Phoenix is accuracy of colours, the paints are formulated for best quality vehicle enamel, and so will last as long as the paint on your car, and the colours don't fade with age. Bob. |
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