GWR pre1904 wagon red

[Marc Dobson]

Hi all,
Does anyone have a recommendation for a paint, preferably acrylic, for GWR wagon red?
I've just finished retooled my GWR OSF van kit and I would like to paint the prototype the correct colour for the stand.
Marc

 

[Flaxfield]

Seek out Mikkel on RmWeb. Pretty certain his blog contains all the info you need.....and then some.

Rob

 

[Marc Dobson]

Had a good dig and found a recipe

Mikkel's recipe for faded 'Swindon Improved Wagon Red' uses Vallejo acrylics:

3 parts 70908 Carmine Red;
2 parts 70829 Amarantha Red;
1 part 70918 Ivory.

I have ordered the paint so will post results.

Marc

 

[garethashenden]

Yes, Mikkel has written extensively about it. But broadly speaking, its iron oxide. I have used red primer from a spray can with satisfactory results.