Re: [CBQ] Steam engine smoke box paint

[Stan Maddox <stan.maddox@burlingtongulf.com>]

I've had very good results blending silver and gunmetal in  
approximately a 50-50 ratio. The color and sheen are on target, and  
it seems to be just the right amount of metallic, without looking  
like automotive paint. It isn't scientific, but it sure looks right  
and I have received numerous compliments. Check out the military  
colors in your favorite type of paint, the next time you are in the  
hobby shop. Good luck.

Best regards,
Stan Maddox
www.burlingtongulf.com

On Nov 10, 2008, at 7:34 PM, trainboy.geo wrote:

> OK, I may be about to stirring up the old kettle, but what color best
> matches the smoke box and fire box? I have seen color photos taken in
> the 40's and 50's and many of these appear to be a "silver". Even on
> professionally painted or factory painted brass models, the color  
> looks
> like a real silver.
>
> Other photos (and some models) appear to be a medium to dark gray.
>
> Still others claim that the color used was graphic, which is almost
> black.
>
> Is there a "standard" color that was used, or was it up to the  
> division
> paint shops?
>
> Ray Bedard
> San Jose CA
>
>
> 



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