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johnboy wrote:I can't explain that Mike, the model on the right looks darker but it also looks like lilac from underneath, is that right?

My opinion is:
This issue should be discussed quickly and accurately.
Many collectors of this model are confused.
And that's why drinking too many beers.

Brost and salute, Mike

I only have one 27c Mike, it is brownish like yours, with traces of lilac underneath.
Must be something with paint fade, I would think.


zBret

But the 2 different colours are very distinct,
These are fairly early pieces that would have been painted on the conveyor belt.
Could be that these were painted metallic lilac and then turned over and painted again but this time in metallic brown?..

Hello all I have posted these photos many times before, a very nice colour selection.



As you can see the Brown model stands out very well.

Hello Mike this is the photo I sent to you of the three colours.



These are the three bases.



George T.

Thank you George, for the photos of the base plate.
I tried to enlarge the image. Unfortunately, without success.
Can not exactly see the colors on the base plate.
Lilac / Brown / Silver.

Greeting a desperate collector from the model, 27c.

These are brilliant photos George, a great reference guide.

nickjones wrote:But the 2 different colours are very distinct,
These are fairly early pieces that would have been painted on the conveyor belt.
Could be that these were painted metallic lilac and then turned over and painted again but this time in metallic brown?..

Hello Nick.
very interesting question.

If the models were re-painted new!
Which code is assign the model?
Brown or Lilac?

Regards, Mike the Code hunters.

Luckily, I also have the green model.
Here I recognize color and model code.
My other, 27c models with large......

Here are my 2, taken outside, photo 'colour' and 'contrast' left well alone. Comments please

Perfect Ewan,
Thanks for the help with this problem.
Mike & Nico