Hancock52 posted:Wow - that is a fine collection of 4449 photos. Thanks for posting.
I know that this has been raked over at length in other threads but the finish of the modern paint used on this engine is very glossy. I suppose it's some kind of urethane enamel. On the other hand, the 3rd Rail model of 4449 I have has a much more flat finish, as do the GGD cars that go with it.
Gloss doesn't scale down anyway. Williams (not WBB) once tried a super glossy finish and all you saw was the gloss...
A satin finish is what I prefer, semi-gloss in rare occasions.
Rusty