@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:That first paint picture the shell looks black, but I suppose it is just the lighting and contrast, because after that it looks like a dark metallic grey.
Dave, …the pic you’re referring to is indeed black,…I laid down a black base coat before applying the top color coat, doing so yields a darker looking top coat. When my paint rep and I discussed painting the model, we both agreed working on thin black base, would result in a much finer finish, less color application, and thus less details get obliterated by thick paint,….a little painting magic 101 ,….😉
Pat
