Norton961 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I am in the process of lining out a 4mm Midland Milk Van and have done the black lining and now need to do the yellow but don’t know what colour to use. As I can’t buy by mail from Precision, what Humbrol colour could I use? Attached is a photo of the vehicle as is. David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florence Locomotive Works Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Norton961 said: I am in the process of lining out a 4mm Midland Milk Van and have done the black lining and now need to do the yellow but don’t know what colour to use. As I can’t buy by mail from Precision, what Humbrol colour could I use? Attached is a photo of the vehicle as is. David Unfortunantley I can't help you with the color, but I believe @Mrkirtley800 will be able to point you in the right direction. Also, very nice milk van. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Yes, looks to be a very good job. I did the Blacksmith milk van some years ago but mine was in LMS unlined livery: I did get a creditable MR/LMS lining job from HMRS lining transfers on a pair of Ratio coaches. Sadly, using a lining pen is a skill that has eluded me. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Rathbone Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 You need an ochre but there is no Humbrol equivalent so mix No.9, Tan with No. 69, Gloss Yellow roughly 50:50, then add a tiny drop of green. You will end up with a khaki colour which is ideal for the lining on MR & LMS non corridor stock and vans. When the shows reopen get some Precision 'Ochre Brown' or M&GN 'Golden Gorse'. Hope this helps. Ian R e 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton961 Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 Ian, thanks for that very helpful. My friend ( who owns the Milk Van ) will probably give me some more Midland vans to do. David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 (edited) Sorry for my late arrival, due to family health problems. I do not open up RMW so often. Regarding the lining on crimson stock, I use Humbrol No 74. It is to my eyes fairly near to the lining on the Midland 6 wheeler in the York museum. Having said that,I am no painter and most of my models were painted by Larry Goddard. I don’t seem to be able to attach any of the pics on my iPad sowill have to try my old ‘puter. Derek Edited July 8, 2020 by Mrkirtley800 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Here is a pic of my efforts at painting and lining. I might add, I don’t marshal Larrys paint jobs next to mine Derek 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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