A question of paint

[Newportnobby]

I'm heading to the Preston show tomorrow and hope there will be a trader selling paints.
I need something from the Humbrol solvent based acrylic rattle can range which will closest match BR green, and have looked at No. 80 Grass Green but maybe someone has better eyesight/colour vision than I do and can suggest a closer match. 

P.S. It's for a diesel brake tender

[Bealman]

Good luck with the paint! 

Looking forward to pics of the show 

[MJKERR]

A little more expensive, but usually guarantees a more correct colour, RailMatch
Not sure what time period of BR Green you require

RM300 / RM1300 BR Brunswick Green

However, 1957 to 1966 comes up as BR Maroon
RM306 / RM1306

[bridgiesimon]

Totally agree, go for the Railmatch paints, really good colour, great paints and reliable.

Best wishes
Simon

[scruff]

I'm in agreement for the railmatch range too..

I'm not sure if the brunswick green is available in a spray can though, but some colours are. EDIT: It is..https://www.hattons.co.uk/341967/Railmatch_Paints_RM1300_BR_brunswick_green_150ml_spray_aerosol/StockDetail.aspx
Have you thought about Halfords' rattle can range?

Cheers
Mark

[Newportnobby]

Thanks but I want acrylics, not enamels, as I'm using acrylic primer, varnishes etc and don't want any adverse reaction.

[Hailstone]

Mick, have you seen this thread?

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=36618.msg485630#msg485630

go to the top of the page

Hope this helps,

Alex

[Bob G]

I thought Railmatch had changed some of their formulations to acrylic.

[Bob G]

Halfords Rover Brooklands Green is a good match if you are unlucky at the show.
Bob

[Newportnobby]

Thanks All,
I struck out at the show as no traders were carrying Humbrol rattle cans but my local model shop afterwards had the No.80 Grass Green (matt acrylic). It might be a little light but the end product will be filthed up anyway

[chrism]

A little more expensive, but usually guarantees a more correct colour, RailMatch
Not sure what time period of BR Green you require

RM300 / RM1300 BR Brunswick Green

However, 1957 to 1966 comes up as BR Maroon

Is that another variation of Stroudley's "improved Engine Green"?

[Karhedron]

Halfords Rover Brooklands Green is a good match if you are unlucky at the show.
Bob

I agree. That is the shade I used on my Class 41 Warship and it looks about right to my eye.

[Dickydcc]

Looks great, am impressed with the finish from a rattle can on something that small!

[Railwaygun]

Pop the cans in the airing cupboard for a couple of hours before you retire to the freezing shed/ attic!

Paint spray will be improved ( and store nozzle down)

[emjaybee]

Pop the cans in the airing cupboard for a couple of hours before you retire to the freezing shed/ attic!

Paint spray will be improved ( and store nozzle down)

I understand the benefits of warm cans, but what's the benefit of keeping them upside down?