- 1. [CBQ] Paint Color Question (score: 1)
- Author: "michael DUNNINGTON" <cvlwrnut@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 18:24:49 +0000 (UTC)
- Friends: I'm currently building a Proto 2000 Series kit, Mather 40' Double Decker Stock Car, CB&Q #50076. I'm using metal (Tichy) grab irons instead of the plastic ones that came with the kit. I'll n
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- 2. Re: [CBQ] Paint Color Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Nelson Moyer" <npmoyer@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 19:10:46 +0000
- When Floquil was available, I used ATSF Mineral Red for touch-ups. Now I use Tru Color CB&Q Freight Car Red, but Tru Color doesnt adhere to plastic or metal well unless you use a lacquer primer first
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- 3. Re: [CBQ] Paint Color Question (score: 1)
- Author: "michael DUNNINGTON" <cvlwrnut@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 20:18:46 +0000 (UTC)
- Nelson: Thanks for your comments. You're right; it probably doesn't have to be a perfect match, since I do plan to weather the car after completion. Michael On Monday, January 3, 2022, 01:10:51 PM CS
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- 4. Re: [CBQ] Paint Color Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Lotz" <Dave_Lotz@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 15:28:40 -0500
- Michael, If I recall correctly, the LifeLike Mather cars were not mineral red, but in Chinese red. ModelFlex has its 16-153 CB&Q Chinese Red that should match. If you cant find it locally, I have i
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- 5. Re: [CBQ] Paint Color Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Nelson Moyer" <npmoyer@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 21:03:10 +0000
- Good point, Dave. The Q didnt lease until after the color change. I based my comment on the two Mather mineral red stock cars I have, CNW and I forgot the other road. Nelson Moyer From: CBQ@groups.io
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