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Southwest Chief Member # 1227	posted Hi, I just got an old Suydam interlocking tower. I model southern California Santa Fe of the mid 50's and need to know what colors to paint the tower. The model is supposed to be a wooden interlocking tower. From what I can remember, I think the roof is red (possibly Polly S zinc chromate would work) The rest was probably a yellow color. But I have no idea what paint to use. And the wood trim and steps would also look good in roof brown. But I haven't been able to find any color photos of one yet so I need the experts help. Any info will help. [This message has been edited by Southwest Chief (edited 01-22-2004).]
cajon Member # 40	posted Have a couple of pix of Redondo tower in LA. Everything (walls, trim, etc.) are tan w/ roof a dirty green. Probably some kind of composite material (not tile) in a "diamond" pattern.
Southwest Chief Member # 1227	posted Thanks for the info. I'm looking to change the roofing material from sand paper to the dimond shaped Santa Fe shingles AMB (American Model Builders) makes to match a photo of a tower I've found. Anyone use these? They are peel and stick which sounds easy enough. Can they be painted? [This message has been edited by Southwest Chief (edited 01-25-2004).]