I used Rock Island Maroon and C&NW Green for my depot, received 112 points
and 1st place in on-line structure a a NMRA contest and missed best in show
by 3 points. All the judges said it was as they remembered CB&Q Depot
colors.
Harold
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From: Rob Adams <aaeditor@n...>
To: BRHSlist <BRHSlist@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2001 9:59 PM
Subject: [BRHSlist] Suggestions for CB&Q structure paint colors
> I recall at least one discussion thread a year or two ago about what
> model paints to use for CB&Q depots, but am wondering what the
> prevailing sentiment is currently for decorating structures.
>
> For Indian Red;
> I've seen suggestions of Box Car Red, Floquil Rock Island Maroon, and
> Polly Scale Mineral Red.
>
> For Bronze Green;
> I've seen suggestions of Floquil Pullman Green, C&NW Green, and Polly
> Scale FEC Green.
>
> Favorites? Suggestions?
>
> What paint would you recommend for steel structures like water columns,
> bridges, etc.?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Rob Adams
> Modeling sections of the Burlington & Western/Burlington & Northwestern
> in 1934
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