045 gateman project

[Anonymous]

I won an 045 gateman on ebay, and it will need to be restored.  Does anyone know if there is a close off the shelf match for the green Lionel used on accessory bases?  I have used Accessory Green Train Enamel in the past, but I didn't think it was a close match at all.  I saw that Duplicolor Engine Enamel is available in a color called Grabber Green, I might try it.  Does anyone know what the figure in the 45/045 is made of?  This one definitely has issues.  Here is a link to the auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270104765602&rd=1&rd=1

As always, any info would be greatly appreciated.

[csxt30]

This company may have that paint that matches !

http://www.trainenamel.com/

http://www.weavermodels.com/page8.html

Thanks, John

[Anonymous]

I found some" Farm Implement Green" at Lowes. More like John Deere green. Used it on a automatic milk car stand. Not an exact match but pretty close for store bought. Good luck with your project and take lots of pictures for us.

[Anonymous]

John and injuneer,

                           Thanks for the replies. Injuneer, can you post a pic?  I will go to Lowes ASAP.