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 Posted - June 22 2011 : 4:55:59 PM
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Did Mantua use flat or semi gloss black on there Pacifics and what not?
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Posted - June 22 2011 : 5:57:16 PM
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Flat. NO GLOSS, except on the Southern "Green".
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Posted - June 23 2011 : 10:41:00 AM
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Actually, this might be a little more subjective. IMHO semi-gloss is a good way to put it, because it's definitely not a typical, dull, "charcoaley" flat. There's definitely a smooth, even, satin sheen to them - even the black roadnames like UP and ATSF. You could probably add decals and get the film to hide reasonably well, which a true flat would not allow. I agree this "satin sheen" is more prominent on the Southern Crescent as mentioned, and the Royal Blue as well.
I would not call it "gloss" though. That honor is reserved for the diesels, especially the late 70's fleet.
Also remember that over the decades these were made, paint variations were the norm. Also a particular specimen may have aged differently owing to age, usage, storage, care, etc.
The best way to confirm would be try try your proposed finish/color-match on a similar junker engine, see how it looks, and go from there...
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