Chivers Fleetline OTA's

[Carlw]

Hi,

I have just purchased a set of 4 OTA's kits and im looking for some advice on building them.  The kit looks like it goes together pretty easy, But am i best to paint the kit before or after construction?  What colours should i use?

Carl

[red_death]

Personally I would build it first then paint.

Colours depend on which variant (angular or flat top ends) and what period you are modelling.

They have been at least: railfreight red, Thames Board blue and EWS maroon IIRC.  Often with the stakes a green colour.  Look at photos eg: http://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailRollingstock/O/OTA-timber-carriers/18683867_vQVHMx#!i=2274033929&k=7KvmLtg

Or: http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/ota

Cheers, Mike

[Carlw]

Thanks Mike.

As im modelling mid to late 80's i would say that its Raifreight red and Thames blue.