"Lionel Dealer Layout Green" - Need mix formula for paint color

https://ogrforum.com/member/johnstrains

https://ogrforum.com/member/mike.espy

You are correct about the HO. As seen here.

As for the display...it is original...so there wasn't a template. I refurbed. 

I built the base, with the display shelves, without any written plans. Sorry.

AND you are correct...there is a super-structure that mounts on the table. I'm looking for an original, and have had some input on building a replica. 

from the 1962 catalog

Brian

Really great stuff, Brian. Glad there's another Lionel Display fan here.

Here is a picture of a reproduction sign and shelving on a D289 which was the same as used on yours

Here is picture of original sign.

I haven't forgot about you, am working on getting back to the display as the delay in construction on my building has screwed up my access to my displays: i.e. I'm out of room!!

Jagrick posted:

I haven't forgot about you, am working on getting back to the display as the delay in construction on my building has screwed up my access to my displays: i.e. I'm out of room!!

10-4 Rick. Not a problem. I’m plenty busy.  Brian 

So my bench work is done now to the next step of Painting . I will lay my base color down tomorrow but that brings me to my next question. Do you use templates to mask off all of the areas you want gray (Roadbed and accessories) or do you just freehand tape it all off? If anyone has some tips or shortcuts to make it all look uniform please let me know. I am not looking forward to this step of the build!

 As a one off layouts a template would be and I needed thing. What you do is place your track where it’s going to be and screw it in place also lay out your accessory‘s then using those as a guide outline with a pencil . They remove all the tracker accessories and carefully tape off the areas with a good masking tape that I give a sharp edge and then paint the green and apply the grass. If that Peter is dried for a short time go back and remove the tape and you have nice sharp edges similar to what liability it with their screen

Mike,

I also used the tape method but I did mine with blue painters tape. I think there may be some pictures of my layout in progress up above. This step is time consuming and will be slow going to get it right. Patience is key but will pay off in the end.