1980’s + grey TTA

[Mr Grumpy]

Could anyone who has painted a post early ‘80s TTA please help me out with the colour they have used? 
I have tried Phoenix late BR freight grey but it seems too light. Several years ago I used Halfords grey primer but what is available now is far too dark. A friend suggested Ford dove grey but again it wasn’t right.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,

Richard

[delticman]

I used Motip Grey Primer, available through eBay, on some Hornby TTAs which I recently revamped, it is lighter than the Halfords primer.

Geoff

 

 

[markw]

I've used Ford Polar Grey

[Mr Grumpy]

Thanks guys

your wagons look very nice Geoff. I’m guessing you used the Railtec transfers?

 

Mark,

is that paint a Halfords brand?

 

Thanks for you help,

Richard

[markw]

Yes

[delticman]

Thanks Richard, if I remember correctly, and that is getting more and more difficult, I used a mixture of Railtec and Fox but the fleet numbers I printed on my computer onto decal paper.

Geoff

[Mr Grumpy]

 

Here’s a photo of one of my re-sprayed Bachmann TTAs.

I removed the original branding using automotive rubbing compound.

After a bit of experimentation and faffing,

the tanks were then primed with Halfords grey primer then followed by a coat of Ford Dove Grey.

The decals are from Railtec and are excellent as usual.

The top coat is Halfords matt laquer.

I now have 10 PCA’s to paint and re-brand. 

 

Richard 

[Mr Grumpy]

I have now all but completed my TTAs, just a little cleaning of some overspray to deal with.

All in all a very enjoyable project :-)

[Mr Grumpy]

I tried a different technique…lots of layers in differing colours and keeping part of the ‘Esso’ signage on one side of the wagon.

[ess1uk]

They look great 

[Mr Grumpy]

On 18/12/2022 at 18:37, ess1uk said:

They look great 

Thanks…

I now have a further batch with etched walkways and end ladders to complete once the warmer weather returns :-)