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Builds, Repairs, Show Your Machines! => Technical Tips, Builds, and Help => Topic started by: Hassellbear on February 15, 2024, 01:48:47 pm
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All of these engines were photographed under identical lighting conditions using a daylight-balanced flash. Color accuracy was one of my priorities.
https://www.toyenginecollector.com/toys/search/?mfg__name__icontains=Empire (https://www.toyenginecollector.com/toys/search/?mfg__name__icontains=Empire)
Some of the engines have been repainted, but they would have been accurately color matched to the original paint -- if possible.
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How about RED.
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You can start at this post where @txlabman talks about Empire Red - though I am convinced that paint color changed in the last few years. There are some photos to look at too in that thread of the paint colors. I went from two cans a bit over a year ago and then last year it ended up being darker. Though there is a time frame of Empire engines and some accessories that were painted a darker red. I have a No. 92 "Play Boy" and two ferris wheels that are a darker color. Then I am sure the color varied through the years from the factory, then the engine's paint naturally changes over the years.
Yet another GIFT engine: Empire B-43 (https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/restorations/yet-another-gift-engine-empire-b-43/msg60268/#msg60268)
Here is a YouTube of @txlabman B-43's. I don't know if he painted any of them, they were painted by a PO or they are original. That said any of those shades of red would be good for a re-paint, IMO.
Empire B-43 & No. 43 Collection (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjKjdQCi4JI&t=195s)
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My Empire 32 needs a paint job. To me, the paint looks more orange than red, but many sources says Empire engines were red.
Did Empire use various colors?
Does anyone know what shade of paint is closest to the original?
Thanks in advance for your help
Hassellbear