michaelp Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I am currently working on some resin road vehicle kits which will be painted in BR colours when finished, 'Railmatch' 304 is listed as being a Pre 1983 Warning Yellow. Does anyone have any experiences/opinions of this paint or is there a different shade of Warning Yellow possibly from a different manufacturer that might be a better match. Any advice would be much appreciated. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I am currently working on some resin road vehicle kits which will be painted in BR colours when finished, 'Railmatch' 304 is listed as being a Pre 1983 Warning Yellow. Does anyone have any experiences/opinions of this paint or is there a different shade of Warning Yellow possibly from a different manufacturer that might be a better match. Any advice would be much appreciated. Michael My suggestion is give it a try. I use Humbrol 69 myself but there was variation in the shade of yellow over the years. A photo of your chosen model to compare will help. I think the shade used was lighter than in later years. Anything I can help with photos please ask. Merf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted March 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2016 Hi Michael, I always use Humbrol Signal Yellow. The resin body on this one was primed with Halfords Yellow Filler Primer and then topped off with Humbrol Signal Yellow - Gloss. This does give a slightly paler yellow but it's ideal as a start point for weathering. This one is a mix of differnt bits all put together to give something like the real thing. Chassis - Pocket Bond any 2 axle with wheelbase of about 46mm Cab - Corgi or Hot Wheels Leyland Terrier Crew Bus body - Jon Hall - resin casting Bits of plasticard Glue and Glaze Decals - Fox (thanks Andy) Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted March 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2016 My suggestion is give it a try. I use Humbrol 69 myself but there was variation in the shade of yellow over the years. A photo of your chosen model to compare will help. I think the shade used was lighter than in later years. Anything I can help with photos please ask. Merf. Hi Merf, My next BR vehicle is going to be the Terrier Flatbed - just like the one you use as your avatar! If you have photos - can you share them? I've been using this drawing as my starting point. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted March 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2016 I'm not sure about lorries but BL/ Austin rover vans were painted a colour called Highway yellow. This was a BL colour not a BR one The paint code is BLVC1011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 My suggestion is give it a try. I use Humbrol 69 myself but there was variation in the shade of yellow over the years. A photo of your chosen model to compare will help. I think the shade used was lighter than in later years. Anything I can help with photos please ask. Merf. Hi Merf, thanks for the info and for the offer of further help. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 Hi Michael, I always use Humbrol Signal Yellow. DSCF0001.JPG The resin body on this one was primed with Halfords Yellow Filler Primer and then topped off with Humbrol Signal Yellow - Gloss. This does give a slightly paler yellow but it's ideal as a start point for weathering. This one is a mix of differnt bits all put together to give something like the real thing. Chassis - Pocket Bond any 2 axle with wheelbase of about 46mm Cab - Corgi or Hot Wheels Leyland Terrier Crew Bus body - Jon Hall - resin casting Bits of plasticard Glue and Glaze Decals - Fox (thanks Andy) Thanks That's a cracking job you have done there, thank you for your help. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 I'm not sure about lorries but BL/ Austin rover vans were painted a colour called Highway yellow. This was a BL colour not a BR one The paint code is BLVC1011 Hi, Thanks for the information, the vehicles I am busy with are four 'Kingfisher Miniatures' Sherpa van kits so as Merf has said I will compare photos with the various colours/shades available. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted March 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2016 Sherpas were definitely highway yellow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted March 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2016 Highway yellow is easy to get hold of, some halfords will mix an aerosol but there's plenty of car shops that will mix a small touch up pot you can thin an use with an airbrush Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Hi Merf, My next BR vehicle is going to be the Terrier Flatbed - just like the one you use as your avatar! If you have photos - can you share them? I've been using this drawing as my starting point. leyland-terrier.gif Thanks Some shots of our Terrier. Bottom one when new giving a good indication of the yellow as used in 1980 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Hi, Thanks for the information, the vehicles I am busy with are four 'Kingfisher Miniatures' Sherpa van kits so as Merf has said I will compare photos with the various colours/shades available. Michael A couple of my Sherpa shots from the late 1980s. Unfortunatley I have no shots of the earlier version that Kingfisher does, in my own photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted March 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2016 Hi Merf, Thanks for the photos - now just got to find the cab to go with them. More on the build once I get things going. Watch this space (or one near here)! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Hi Merf, Thanks for posting the Sherpa van photos, there must have been a few variations of window and door arrangements, I never knew there was a Sherpa van with a nearside sliding door as on F270 GTO. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Hi Merf, Thanks for the photos - now just got to find the cab to go with them. More on the build once I get things going. Watch this space (or one near here)! Are the cabs available from 'Road Transport Images'? Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted March 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2016 Are the cabs available from 'Road Transport Images'? Michael Hi Michael, Will know for sure once I find them! I think so - bought a selection some years ago so could be anywhere. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Some nice old truck pictures here... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted March 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2016 Love the pictures especially the top one. Sheffield was visited round the clock by Sherpa minibuses on the service for traincrew to Tinsley depot. I suspect the bus here is a DOME one due to the presence of roof bars Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Hi Michael, Will know for sure once I find them! I think so - bought a selection some years ago so could be anywhere. Thanks Yes he does that version of the Terrier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Hi Michael. I have some Railmatch br vehicle yellow lying about somewhere. Send me a pm reminder during the week and I'll find the reference number. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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