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Old 14th Dec 2007, 2:36 pm   #1
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Default "battleship grey" paint - best source ?

I'm looking to match the paint of a typical 30's EKCO grey chassis. I always think of it as 'battleship grey'
I bought a can of something from my local stockists but its too blue/grey.
The EKCO colour is leaning toward slighlty green/grey.
Does anyone have a maker/reference number for a good match ?
Otherwise I'll have to unbolt the tranny and heave it down to the shops with me !
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Old 14th Dec 2007, 3:39 pm   #2
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Default Re: "battleship grey" paint - best source ?

You could consider Humbrol and/or Railmatch paints as used by modellers, especially those interested in model ships and model railways. A search will bring up both brands.

The various grey paints used by modellers dry with a 'proper' matt grey finish, whereas such paints supplied by the likes of B&Q tend to dry with a slightly silvery-green hue.

Most model shops (as opposed to toyshops) stock a range of Humbrol and Railmatch products and several shades of grey are available. They come in aerosol cans or small pots; one pot should just be enough to do a radio chassis. You'll find, too, that these paints will dry without leaving brush marks - if you go for the brush option of course.

Word of warning though; Railmatch paints stink until they've dried
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Old 14th Dec 2007, 3:50 pm   #3
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Default Re: "battleship grey" paint - best source ?

I used to go to a trade motor paint factors who would make up any colour you wanted. Take along a sample.
Available in cellulose or "Transport 383-polyurethane
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Old 14th Dec 2007, 8:31 pm   #4
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Default Re: "battleship grey" paint - best source ?

If you want a spray paint, Tim's suggestion is probably best. For brushing paints, one of the wholesale paint distributors such as Crown or Dulux Trade Centres can offer a similar facility and I've found the staff at all the branches I've used very helpful.

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Old 15th Dec 2007, 9:49 am   #5
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Default Re: "battleship grey" paint - best source ?

Autopaint (franchised all over UK) will do what Tim is suggesting in #3, and they are not too expensive.
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