One of the requests for the WD Barclay refurb was that the loco should emerge in green.
Which green wasn't specified but I assume that Army green. As it happens, I had a couple of the excellent new Airfix QL lorries to hand also in need of paint. According to Airfix, the green is No. 159.
Using a fresh tinlet, I sprayed the lorries and then the loco. Colourwise, I think the shade on the lid is lighter than that on the model but not by much.
On the loco, I feel that the results look a bit dead so a coat of satin varnish will be required. Maybe a dead matt finish may be technically right, but it looks wrong. My suspicion is that it won't survive handling as well without varnish either.
The lorries - they can stay matt.
I know "Mulberry" used to be at Long Marston. Do you know if it still is?
ReplyDeleteNo idea I'm afraid. Can anyone else help?
ReplyDeleteA lot of Army locos were pampered pets in peacetime so a coat of deep gloss might be more appropiate! I know it sounds wrong to use gloss on a model but some Army locos really were immaculate!
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