Car Paint Matches

[76043]

Anyone any idea what rattle can would do for BR diesel roof grey, specifically a class 20 in green. Wilko's grey primer is much lighter than Halfords and a little warmer, but my can self destructed today.

I'm not fussed about accuracy as I don't believe in it, so I am looking for a light warmish grey.

Cheers
Tony

 

[76043]

Anyone any idea what rattle can would do for BR diesel roof grey, specifically a class 20 in green. Wilko's grey primer is much lighter than Halfords and a little warmer, but my can self destructed today.

I'm voting for Halfords Ford Dove Grey for a Class 20 roof, has the lightness and warmth I was looking for.

Tony

 

[Ressaldar]

I was asked the question ‘what is the RAL number for Rail Blue' and came across this list of RAL numbers

Paint Colour Codes - Cherry Clan

which I hope will be of use to some members.

regards

Mike

 

[adrian]

I was asked the question ‘what is the RAL number for Rail Blue' and came across this list of RAL numbers

Paint Colour Codes - Cherry Clan

which I hope will be of use to some members.

Thanks for posting - I should have remembered those Although on the website I mention a couple of the suppliers following a recommendation from @Ian_C I have started using Zero Paints, limited testing so far but very happy with the results. The advantage being pre-mixed for the airbrush.

They will supply 60ml jars to the various RAL colours. - the full colour list is available here
RAL Paints (European Standard Colour Range) 60ml | ZP-1033 | Zero Paints

note you need to hover over the colour list table to scroll it to the higher RAL numbers.

 

[76043]

Featurette #3 BR Goods Vehicle Paint Schemes

The most asked question received in our inbox relates to the specific colour of our vehicles, BR was very good at cataloging items within their own numbering system so looking through any BR docume…

quornwagonandwagon.co.uk

This looks a very useful webpage, the point about yellow warning panels is very interesting. The BS colour reference also very useful as it appears to come from a published BR source.

Tony

 

[76043]

Does anyone know where the document referenced in the GCR wagon and wagon webpage above might be found?

So what we have to do is go back to the British Transport Commission and their specifications, specifically B.T.C. Spec. 32A. Dated 1955

They have the 32A document. There's also a 32B document I read of that is from 1964/65.

Any clues gratefully received.
Tony

 

[jcm@gwr]

Earlier in this thread there was a comment about Halfords greys being too dark, I know that was a few years ago,
but there are many high street shops selling rattle cans, including B&M, Home Bargains, and the various Pound
shops, etc. That should give enough variety, and they're normally cheap enough to get a few, to experiment with.

 

[76043]

Thank you, but I'm interested in sighting this BTC/BR document.
Tony