UA820 - Signal Red

Signal Red, a shade for British railroad vehicles

Signal Red is a modeling paint from a coherent Lifecolor range devoted entirely to the finishes of British railroad vehicles. The name of the shade is aimed at the red of signals and warning elements. It is precisely with a signal red that a universal red color from an ordinary palette usually does not fit, because it tends to be either too orange or too much toward violet.

What the shade covers

A rich red appears on a layout in small but conspicuous places. Precisely because these are mostly small areas beside the extensive dark areas of vehicles, the shade is seen more than its extent would warrant, and an inaccurate tone catches the eye. It pays to apply it in thin coats, because rich reds in general need more than one stroke for full coloring. Besides railroads it suits everywhere a clean signal red without a shift toward another tone is needed.

Recommendations for use

• Stir the contents of the package thoroughly before use, so that the shade is even.
• Work in several thin coats rather than in one heavy one.
• Try the shade on an offcut or in a less visible place first.
• Apply small warning areas with a fine brush and in two goes rather than one.
• Look for complementary shades for the rest of a vehicle in the same railroad range.

Who the color is for

It is intended for modelers of British railroads, builders of layouts and everyone who needs a clean signal red for small details. It will find use outside railroad subjects too, for instance on the warning elements of vehicles.

Keep out of the reach of children and ventilate while working. Close the package carefully after use and store it upright.