i was wondering what color white paint to use if i model these units.
I believe it is Imitation Aluminum. But, Badhorse would be the one I would trust for the answer. Dan
I wanna say I used model masters camo gray! It blended pretty good with athearn color and engine black ! Try this http://www.southernexchange.net/OCS.shtm he did a set
This color is the subject of much debate. Imitation Aluminum is the correct color for Southern tuxedo, Funits GP's, SD's up to the last GP50's and B30-7's.
I use TruColor paint(TCP 80 is the number) for my stripes. This is from the old Accupaint formulas.
I have not seen the NS's F for my self and I am not sure if NS used the Imitation Aluminum or an off white on these units. Take a look at the IM F units as the paint is supposed to be correct, this include the FT, F3 and F7's.
James Wall
James,
Do you like the "Tru-Color" paint? The only reason I ask is because I have never used it before (strictly a Scalecoat / Floquil guy) and there was actually a question on the NS model railroading facebook page about it this morning.
Thanks,
Jason
I like the floquill brand it works great .
Yes, I do like it. It flows a nice as Floquil which is my choice of paint for most other colors. I behaves nicely with other paints Floquil, Modelflex and Polly Scale, I have painted over the Imitation Aluminum with all three in black or Southern green. I generally spray a wide enough band for the stripe then mask and spray the loco color, I use Microscale 1 and 2 stripes in gold or dulux to finish.
Now, TruColor is acetone based. this maybe a problem for some as you cannot use lacquer thinner to clean your airbrush, it will gum up the paint. Use only acetone to thin and clean, I rarely have to thin this paint. Their color selection is awesome with some never made colors by Floquil. Here is a pic of a recent loco with the TruColor painted stripe.
James Wall