[MOC/Question] Hoki2000 Freight Wagon Color

[Beck]

Here's my model of the hopper car Hoki2000. I wanted to use part #32028 for the sides, but they are just too expensive in dark orange to justify building, so I opted for a simpler design. This led me to reconsider the color choice as reddish brown would allow the use of part #32028. Personally I'm favoring the dark orange since the reddish brown just looks too dull. I'm curious to hear other opinions.

 

Reference Images:
http://tekkadon2.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-44.html

 

 

[Selander]

I'd certainly choose reddish brown.

 

[zephyr1934]

I do not see where the door rails are on the model, but depending on the location, you could get a similar effect with jumper plates. Meanwhile, your image of the prototype looks somewhere between reddish brown and dark red to my eyes.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

13 hours ago, Selander said:

I'd certainly choose reddish brown.

 

I agree ...reddish brown is the best choice 

[Beck]

On 8/13/2020 at 10:45 PM, Selander said:

I'd certainly choose reddish brown.

 

 

On 8/14/2020 at 12:15 PM, LEGO Train 12 Volts said:

I agree ...reddish brown is the best choice 

Thank you both for the input!

 

 

On 8/14/2020 at 7:35 AM, zephyr1934 said:

I do not see where the door rails are on the model, but depending on the location, you could get a similar effect with jumper plates. Meanwhile, your image of the prototype looks somewhere between reddish brown and dark red to my eyes.

Sorry, I wasn't being clear; If I were to use the door rails I would be limited to reddish brown or dark red.