Colin Stewart Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hi All Another paint matching question, does anyone know if there is a suitable equivalent shade for Conrail blue in the tamiya or humbrol range? Thanks Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Its Pantone PMS 300 if that's any help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 It also had different shades depending on which shop did the painting, when, and how much it had faded. When Juniata shops patched out the LMSX logos on the ex-LMS C40-8Ws (which were painted Conrail blue, probably at Juniata),the patches were a visibly different shade of blue. Since Juniata painted a lot of the Conrail stock I assume they knew what colour to use. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
w124bob Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I use Humbrol matt 109 and slightly darker matt 56, But it's interesting to compare models. The current CR SW1500 from Athearn is darker than an older blue box GP38-2, the same with Atlas. The GP40 from the red box era is slightly lighter than the more recent B23-7. Try mixing Humbrol 56 with a little white for a fairly ex works look, or for the more weathered look 109 is light enough to give a good used look, particularly if you plan to go dirty! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Stewart Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thanks Bob, That's great will give that a go and see how it looks. Cheers Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tomlinson Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Your question prompted me to look over some old scans that might be of interest, here at https://www.flickr.com/photos/51265696@N03/albums - you need then to look at Conrail. The early '90's shots show the main variance to be in cleanliness, whereas the final view in 1998 on the B&O at Mance is evidence of substantial fading, when contrasted with the patch painted sections. John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 This site may help, it even includes Pantone references http://scalemodeldb.com/paintcharts Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Stewart Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hi Nick What a really useful site, thanks Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdboxcar Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 If my memory serves me correct Humbrol French Blue is pretty close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Stewart Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Here are a pair of S scale u23b CR2753 painted in Humbrol French blue along with sister PC2765. Both locos need some work to complete but I am quite pleased with results. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Look`s like you`ve done another nice job again Colin. I especially like the PC unit,but then,i may be bias!. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Stewart Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hi Brian I like the PC one myself, although if I'd got the long hood with the square latches both units would be LV red! Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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