Blackfiver Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I have inherited 2 Maroon and cream coaches , does anyone know the paint colour for the maroon / crimson please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I have always known it as British Railways Coaching Stock Crimson. However, the actual shade of a paint often differs between model manufacturers and even within a manufacturer's range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What About The Bee Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 And to add to Going Spare's comment...Colors fade and age over time. Getting a perfect match to older color is very tricky. When adding in the complexity of finish (matte, satin, gloss), it can be quite challenging.A total repaint, or just accepting minor defects may be preferable. Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threelink Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 If these are in early BR livery the red will be bright crimson, hence the contemporary description of the scheme as "blood and custard". Later livery used an all over, darker maroon and I am not sure which you have. Patch painting occurred on the prototype, so there is precedent for patches of non-matching paint where the new paint, although of the same shade, contrasts with the older weatherworn paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadad Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Hi there,if it helps humbrol publish a colour chart https://uk.humbrol.com/support-and-advice/advice/humbrol-wallchart.john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfiver Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 Thanks . it would blood and custard then ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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