Has anyone ever experienced color changes in photos when considering a tinplate purchase? I saw some pics of a passenger set, and it looked close to the blue comet colors, but when I saw it in person it was actually more green in color?
JoeG
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If your asking do cameras, photos, and computers screens sometimes distort colors, .....then the answer is yes.
I won't bore you with the details of film speed, aperture size, lighting conditions, etc...
Not tinplate but, I always post this image when the subject of color and lighting comes up.
Same locomotive, same camera, different lighting, different angles. First image under soft white CFL's, second and third, under daylight CFL's:
Rusty
Just a few points based on my experience.
1 Early Restoration colors on the blue comet were not 'true' matches. I bought several of these sets over the years looking at them in person. Got them at low prices and re-did them. Originals only faded if left in sunlit situations. know what and from who you are buying them. A 4-car repo set made by MTH, brand new for about $350 are a great alternative. I use them under my tree every year headed up by a pre-war Lionel 226. Awesome!
2 It is not just prewar. Catalog colors can fool as well,along with your eyes. I bought a recent PS3 ABA NYC new thinking I was getting the usual NYC grey.Looked grey to me in book but Turns out it came 'black' the freight colors!!! Looked back in catalog and it was truly questionable. Seller worked with me on price as we never discussed color but it was a big disappointment and lots of money. Still have it on the shelf.
Have fun!
Wow Rusty!
Hard to believe it is the same engine. Thanks for sharing.
Hugh - I had not see many restorations so you bring up some great things to be aware of.
Thanks,
JoeG
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