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Color recommendation for AF NP car

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  • From: Warrington, Pa. 18976
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Color recommendation for AF NP car
Posted by Gray Cat on Friday, February 25, 2011 12:29 PM

Anyone ever do a repaint or touchup on AF S Gauge Northern Pacific passenger cars? I just repaired a skirt on my observation car and before I go out and try to match or blend a paint I'm wondering if anyone has a suggestion of a color/brand that they have used with success.

 

Thanks!

Lover of all things Gilbert, truly a man ahead of his time.

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Posted by Gray Cat on Sunday, February 27, 2011 8:28 AM

Got it.. went to the local hobby shop and found two colors that were close. By careful mixing and checking I was able to approximate the color. After airbrushing it in the repair on skirt is all but invisible.

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Posted by DMUinCT on Monday, February 28, 2011 8:32 AM

490 NP Dark Green?   492 NP Light Green?   Charles Wood lists them as "special fill" colors.

www.trainenamel.com 

Don U. TCA 73-5735

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