Does anyone know of a car paint spray code number/make which would approximate BR loco blue from the early 1970s? (I have ordered some from Phoenix for a a pair of reasonably good models but I have a few old Limas which I want to tart up without the expense and wait for delivery)
Thanks
JD
NO! You'll spend as much on buying the incorrect paint as you will on getting the correct stuff...
I must admit it doesn't include rail blue anyway, but here's a thread with a list of a fair few railway colours and car paint alternatives:-
But there is a problem with car paint: it will lay down a thicker layer than model paint. That can and will obscure fine details. Don't ask me how I know... ;-)
I do use a light coat of zinc chromate primer on metal, however, to provide tooth for the model paints. It doesn't have to be a covering coat.
HTH
Thanks to you both for this useful advice.
JD
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