Chris Lonero posted:George I think you have to ask yourself is where did they get there color sample from? Very hard to match up an existing color like the one on your 810 crane. Different factors can affect colors of old tinplate pieces. Age,where it was stored did it sit by a window with sun? I think to get the only true match is to have a body shop or another source mix and match the paint exactly to your work caboose. You always can paint the crane to match the caboose color you already have.
That makes sense Chris. I think other colors are easier to match, too. Terra Cotta seems to vary more. My Terra Cotta is actually for the 515 Terra Cotta tank car. I assume Lionel used the same color on the 810 crane, but I don't really know.
It is drying a little darker. Once I get it assembled I will match it to the crane and the MTH 820 spotlight car to see how the variations look.
Some parts may need a second coat as this paint is a little thin and hard to hand brush. My rails fell over while drying, ruining my paint job. I now remember that I fashioned a little hanging rack last time I did this. That would have helped.
George
