Re: [CBQ] Pendulum Car

[Nelson Moyer <ku0a@mchsi.com>]

I'd paint them using a simulated stainless steel color. After trying several 
model paints that left a granular appearance, I started using Krylon Flat 
Aluminum on all my SSS cars. The result will be very close to the picture on 
page 46.

Nelson Moyer

On Feb 16, 2014, at 5:55 AM, "Kenneth Middleton" <krmiddle@charter.net> wrote:

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> I recently acquired a copy of Al Holck's Burlington Route Color Pictorial 
> Volume 1 and noticed a photo of Burlington's pendulum car on page 46. I don't 
> recall ever having seen a color photo of the car before, but in black and 
> white photos it always looked pretty silver to me. This photo, and the 
> caption, seem to indicate that it was "silver-gray." Does anyone have any 
> suggestions as to what an appropriate paint might be for a model of this car?
>  
> Thanks for any help you can provide.
>  
> Ken Middleton
> Portage, MI
> krmiddle@charter.net
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