Hi folks-
I'm finally finishing up the old Model Masterpieces HO scale kit of the Lyons,
CO depot. I say "finally" because I had it largely assembled 30 years ago but
couldn't stand how my coloring of the stonework came out. After leaving the
building shell in dark storage all these years, I finally unpacked it last
month and ended up completely repainting all the stone and feel it is now a
much happier approximation of the original's distinctive red sandstone.
I found this 2011 color photo online of the depot as it has been restored.
http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/21864/photos/PHOTO_8039248_21864_20846740_main.jpg
It shows the fascia trim, windows and passenger door (can't see the baggage
door) painted in a solid red oxide color. Is this more or less historically
correct? Were these wooden elements ever painted in the Burlington's bronze
green? It would be a beautiful contrast, needless to say, and consistent with
company image, but said hardware on my model already is painted red, so it
would be simpler to leave as is.
I'm also wondering how to finish the roof. The current roof looks like
tarpaper; Here's a much older photo, showing the depot in good repair,
seemingly still in use.
http://www.bcrhs.org/Boulderrail/history/cs/lyons.JPG
I'm not sure what the roofing material is, maybe asphalt shingles or metal
shingles or...? The kit included Campbell shingles, meant to represent wooden
shingles, I suppose, and perhaps that was the original material in the 19th c.
Any historical info or suggestions on this would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Jonathan
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