Norfolk Southern OCS theater car Buena Vista color

[cec209]

I'm trying to match as closely as possible the red/tuscan color on the Norfolk Southern OCS theater car Buena Vista.

Photos show a variety of shades likely based on ambient lighting and the camera being used.

Any suggestions are welcome.

Charlie

[peteski]

As you mentioned, the color varies depending on many factors (also including natural paint fade).  Does that imply that you're looking for the color match to a freshly painted car?

[bnsfdash8]

I mix my own using Tru Color "NW Late Passenger Car Maroon" and add caboose red until it looks good.

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I probably should've written down the ratio. 

I know people have used Rustoleum "Satin Claret Wine", requires decanting for airbrushing, and Scalecoat II N&W red, requires hopes and prayers that it comes back, with good success.

[cec209]

As you mentioned, the color varies depending on many factors (also including natural paint fade).  Does that imply that you're looking for the color match to a freshly painted car?

Yes Pete, a freshly painted car.

Reese, thanks for the suggestions.