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paint for rdg passenger cars 8 years 2 months ago #5071

john7968 OFFLINE Fireman Posts: 44 Thank you received: 5	With all the changes in available model paint, would like some opinions on currently available paints for the 2 green colors on RDG passenger equipment John 7968
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paint for rdg passenger cars 8 years 2 months ago #5073

RRDavey OFFLINE Engineer Posts: 98 Thank you received: 24	John--Robin and I had a forum discussion (PM actually) sometime ago. Back in the day of the old Floquil paints, I used Coach Green for the window bands and Pullman Green for the remainder of the sides and ends. Robin mentioned using Southern Green for the window band, and that some modelers use Reading Green (like on the second generation diesels) for the window band. Hope that's some help.--Dave
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paint for rdg passenger cars 8 years 2 months ago #5074

LNE-401 OFFLINE Conductor Posts: 197 Thank you received: 68	John, I have used Scalecoat II Pullman green with great success for my early 50's modeling. Bill
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paint for rdg passenger cars 8 years 2 months ago #5083

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I've never been able to determine whether the two tone green cars' predominant paint color was the same Pullman green as the traditional monochromatic cars, or if it was a slightly different (greener, less olive) shade. The lighter green window band seems to have an effect on my perception of the darker color. I've used Scalecoat II Pullman green on solid colored cars, and I still haven't painted my long-awaited two tone combine. That said, Dave's Floquil painted cars look great!

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paint for rdg passenger cars 8 years 2 months ago #5087

john7968 OFFLINE Fireman Posts: 44 Thank you received: 5	Thanks to all for suggestions John
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