Kato Unitrack Concrete ties

Model Railroader
1

I’m trying to match the the color of the Kato concrete ties on the rest of my track. Any tips or techniques would be welcome. Thanks.

2

Hi there. I would take a picture of the color with my cell, go to a hobbyshop that stocks acrylic art paint, and match it against the closest color. Doesn’t need to be perfect.

Simon

3

Better yet, take a piece of the track to the store and match it.

Rich

4

But if you can, test it against the DRY color of a swatch – the color of the paint while wet may not be the same.

5

Ah, of course!!

6

Great minds think alike!

Rich

7

Thanks. I should have thought of that. I’m thinking that I should airbrush the rails then hand paint the ties. It will be a long process but worth it to get a consistent look.