Model Railroading > Correct Floquil color for SP red........

I am trying to find out which Foquil color best matches the Microscale red SP 'wings'. I'm sure it's been discussed before, but I couldn't find it using the search option. The only mention of SP reds discussed Scalecoat II. Any help is appreciated.

I believe it is called "SP Scarlett"

T-fan

SP scarlett red is correct.

The SP Scarlett color is correct, however if you want the proper color to match the SP Microscale decal set then use Signal Red.

Frank

Floquil # F110065, Signal Red.

Having used the "recommended" color in the Microscale decal sheet of SP Scarlet and having it look too dark, I'd try the Signal Red. I've had problems in the past with Microscale not being consistent with reds (and blues) on different runs of the same decal sheet.

what about from polly scale?

Thank you for all of the replies, and yes, I'd already tried the SP Scarlet from Floquil - it looked faded compared to the decals. I will try the signal red, though!

Hey Chris,

Your best bet is to go with Scalecoat or SMP Accu-Paint's SP Scarlet. Both have matched the wing decals from Microscale, IIRC. In the past, for me, Floquil's SP scarlet tends to vary in color from batch to batch over each run.

Cheers,
Harry

I agree with Harry's statements. Floquil is definitely hit or miss when it comes to Scarlet. In fact, when I was in the Train Shop (my LHS) recently, I examined the Floquil Scarlet and it appeared to be closer to Daylight orange. Bleh! Go with Scalecoat!

-Jarrett

though i have never tried signal red accu paint scarlet red does not come close to the microscale wings for the bloody nose

SantaFeCF7 Wrote:
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> I am trying to find out which Foquil color best
> matches the Microscale red SP 'wings'. I'm sure
> it's been discussed before, but I couldn't find it
> using the search option. The only mention of SP
> reds discussed Scalecoat II. Any help is
> appreciated.


scalecoat scarlett red is also a good match. i have the decals and the paint, i matched up the paint on a swatch after it dried, and compared it to the decals, a good match. you can always weather it to blend it in. or, just use real blood!!! :)

Signal red in Pollyscale is a good match for the wings, the decal wings that is, and or painting your own wings. Same with Floquil, if you want faded wings use the SP Scarlet. But as Harry says Accu-Paint and Scalecoat Scarlet are good choices, depends on what your after is really what I use. I remember though the first time I used the SP Scarlet from Floquil and I was extremely disappointed ;(

RV009 Wrote:
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> what about from polly scale?

A freind of mine has also doubled up the wing decals to bring ou the red more. looked good.

Or, try this: Carefully cut out the Microscale wings you want to use, being careful to cut exactly on the edge of the red.

After cutting it out, airbrush it with your preferred choice of paint, and overcoat it with Microscale's Liquid Decal Film.

You can then apply the decal to the model and the paint will match exactly!

Carl

My solution was to airbrush the nose and sides of the nose red, cut a 'wing' stencil out using the decal for a pattern, then use the stencil and airbrush the gray. No decal needed.

brassmag Wrote:
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> My solution was to airbrush the nose and sides of
> the nose red, cut a 'wing' stencil out using the
> decal for a pattern, then use the stencil and
> airbrush the gray. No decal needed.


Same here..........

I just did 5 detailed N scale GP20s in the Bloody Nose scheme and used the Microscale wings and Floquil SP Scarlet. I wasn't sure it was going to match very well at first, but after the final flat finish went on, it is real difficult to see any difference. But then it is hard to see anything on an N scale locomotive. :)

I did a test overlaying a piece of the Microscale decal on patches of Floquil and Poly Scale SP Scarlet. The Poly Scale was not even close, flat finish or no.

Are you trying to model a brand new or an in-service unit? Especially in its later years, SP locomotives became quite faded due to crappy paint and a tough working environment. Not all SP locomotives had the same shade of red due to the different shops in which they were painted. When in doubt, use lots of weathering.
I will agree with the previous posted, Floquil's current batch of "SP Scarlet" is anything but. Yech! Try mixing Signal Red in with the "SP Scarlet" and the results won't be bad.