JackD48 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Following a visit to the SVR over the weekend, I have been commanded by SWMBO (aided and abetted by grandkids) to transform an old Hornby rebuilt WC into 'Elizabeth II'. Does anyone know of a suitable purple for this? I'm thinking of a Halfords or similar rattlecan that's a reasonable match. If all else fails, the hex paint code for the official purple is available as is the manufacturer's paint code, but I'd prefer not to have to get a can made up specially. The renumbering shouldn't be too difficult, but are there any decals of the Jubilee crest out there? There are plenty of sources for downloads or stickers of the image, but I haven't seen any decals. Thanks JackD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Indge Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 The July 2022 issue of Hornby Magazine gives all the details you will need to do this…………..and fit sound. Hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 2 hours ago, JackD48 said: If all else fails, the hex paint code for the official purple is available Is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Silly Moo Posted June 6, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 6, 2022 I used Humbrol Acrylic aerosol paint (Purple 68) on a Graham Farish N gauge loco body and a Triang Nellie 0-4-0 body. Whether or not it is exactly the right shade of purple is difficult to judge but it is a pleasant shade. The lining is going to be a challenge, especially in N! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackD48 Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Miss P: According to the official royal website, it's Pantone 3515 C. The T&R Williams (who did the painting) website gives their colour as SP01353. Googling for the code gives different hex codes and RGB values. So the info is out there - but it would be so much easier if there's a ready made can available. JackD 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Thanks, Jack. I e-mailed Williamsons a few weeks ago asking the question of the colour value, but it seems Williamsons' communication skills are not as good as their paints. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted June 6, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 6, 2022 At the risk of being controversial, the locomotive colour looked nothing like any of the purples I have seen supporting the jubilee's events - to my eyes. The Jubilee imagery I have seen, including here on RMweb have a muted purple colour, not unlike Wimbledon purple. The loco seams vivid purple Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Hi Try Rainbow Railways for the paints you're looking for S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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