BR Steam Era Buffer Beam Colour

[stevieboy]

Sorry if this is in the wrong area.

What is the best match for the red buffer beams on BR steam loco's? I've got a tiny touch up to do on my 5mt and Humbrol Buffer Beam Red looks pink when applied.

Not sure what it dries like but it doesn't match well at all.

[ParkeNd]

Me too. Even when stirred vigorously for an eternity it is still pinkish.

[painbrook]

For just a small area I would use Signal red or Post office red, they can always be dry brushed/weathered. Cheers john.

[Dr Al]

I use Humbrol 60 which seems a pretty good match to that used by the main manufacturers.

Cheers,
Alan

[stevieboy]

Thanks both,

As it happens it was a spot of black paint on top of my beam, but worth knowing the colours for future reference 

[silly moo]

 Some red enamel paint can be a bit transparent, if that is the case then apply a coat of white, pink or grey as an undercoat. When that is dry paint on the red.