Paint colors

Model Railroader Prototype information for the modeler
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I need to know the proper paint color for the reddish brown hoppers used by the Santa Fe and others. I have seen it called mineral red, red oxide, and a few others. I don’t have a hobby shop near that I can see the colors of the paints and compare, so I have to order online. Anyone know???
Thanks!!
Tim

2

Floquil makes a paint called “ATSF Mineral Brown”. That ought to work for you.
Most of the on-line retailers ought to be able to get it for you.

3

Testors/Floquil will send you a color chart catalog on request.

4

Thanks guys. As always, you come through!!

5

You can download a pdf with a chart at

http://www.testors.com/brand_category.asp?brandNbr=2

HTH

Mark

6

I’m not sure how well a downloaded color chart would compare with the factory printed version.