PAINTING AND FINISHING WEAVER TELEPHONE POLES

Weaver Model's line poles have been molded in traditional brown, and can be used unpainted on all layouts. Greater realism can be achieved through painting. Prototype line poles are often light brown or various shades of gray depending on their age, sun exposure, and climate. For those wishing to paint their poles, we recommend Scalecoat II Paint, #S2021-Roof Brown & #S2032-UP Harbor Mist Gray.

The insulators are usually made of glass, and are generally clear or various shades of green when new. Often, they would slowly become discolored over time, frequently becoming purple, as a result of sunlight interacting with impurities in the glass.

If you desire to paint the insulators the correct color, P742, Scalecoat II Insulator Glass Green Paint, is available in 1-ounce bottles.

Finally, the “V” shaped metal braces which support the crossarms may be painted a dark gray color with hints of rust, depending on the age of the pole.