In preparing this model together with designer Cor van Haasteren I paid a lot of attention to the correct colour. It turned out the basic (fairly dark) blue colour was very susceptible to change under the influence of sun and rain - in the course of a few years it became very much lighter.
Same for gloss: of course the remaining engines are lovingly polished and kept almost unnaturally shiny. We finally chose a matte finish as being nearer to reality of engines in everyday use. Those who like gloss can allways treat the model with appropriate varnish.
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