The beauty of building a locomotive: You can paint it whatever color you like. There are plenty of locomotives out there that aren't quite true to the prototype, yet look very smart all the same. One of the things I very much enjoy in this hobby is just getting to see all the different builders putting their own personal touch on a project in some form or another.
We have used JB weld for about 35 years it is quite strong and temperature stable. You might want to gently heat the smokebox then let it cool (like you would set high heat paint) in order to drive off any unset components. The 24 hour JB weld is about 50% stronger than the kwik version. So if you need a weaker version as a filler it might be easier to sand? If you need to smooth larger areas or fill deeper holes you can also try all-metal body filler. This sets really hard and is very temperature resistant. Apparently you can make objects with it or buildup damaged things. It is terrible hard to sand.
I had need to paint 2 large narrow gauge 7.25g locos. Precision paints were very expensive given the amount required. I used automotive 2 pack acrilic. The supplier were able to match the colour perfectly and supplied a code number for future ref. 5 years on the paint on these locos has not deteriorated at all. Also once fully cured 3/4 days. fit to touch after a couple of hours. Once cured any lining can be carried out and if a mistake is made can be wiped off with thinners which does not effect the paint under neath.
The warning on the Panel Wipe reminds me of similar warnings we have here in the States. These ones say, "This product has chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects", but these labels are found on even the safest of objects. Anyways, beautiful engine you've got there! Can't wait until the day I can built my own.
Hope the JB Weld works. You can also try Devcon. Devcon makes high temperature putty. They also make S.Steel, brass and aluminium putty. You will certainly get a Devcon product at a ship chandler.
I find these single driving wheel locos very interesting. Of course builders soon realized that two or more drivers was much better, but by then track construction was also better. The first locos in America were built in England but as far as I know no locos with a single driving wheel was ever imported. I have a question about the safety label on the Panel Wipe can: How do they think panel wipe will damage your lungs if you swallow it? It almost looks like the instructions I used to read in Japanese motorcycle manuals! "please to not attempt to start engine while motorcycle is in gear". "attach most carefully to avoid less then perfect results" You get the idea.
Well, UN1268 covers all kinds of petroeum distillates from petrol to white spirits. Panel wipe is Naph ta and that falls within the UN code. However, I have looked up several UK compliant MSDS sheets and none of them contain the warning on your tin of Panel Wipe. It's a mystery.
Does anybody here know how to remove epoxy? I am working with an old Märklin steamplant i realy does not want to destroy or alter anything on unless it is realy nessesary since it looks like a prewar macine with original paint, but somone hawe tried to seal the valves and other things on it with something that looks like grey steel epoxy, but in this particular case i need to remove the epoxy in order to reach the sealants and i also want to remove a lot of ugly looking exess epoxy some previous owner applied, but whatever that stuff is it is rock solid!
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You are so right about supporting local or small businesses you're doing a great thing Keith
talenttrading: And I am jealous that he has local suppliers for his hobby needs! Oh to live less then two hours away from a decent hobby shop!
The beauty of building a locomotive: You can paint it whatever color you like. There are plenty of locomotives out there that aren't quite true to the prototype, yet look very smart all the same. One of the things I very much enjoy in this hobby is just getting to see all the different builders putting their own personal touch on a project in some form or another.
My friend just sent me this after I saw an advert for a weird mobile game, thank you for the wholesomeness
We have used JB weld for about 35 years it is quite strong and temperature stable. You might want to gently heat the smokebox then let it cool (like you would set high heat paint) in order to drive off any unset components. The 24 hour JB weld is about 50% stronger than the kwik version. So if you need a weaker version as a filler it might be easier to sand?
If you need to smooth larger areas or fill deeper holes you can also try all-metal body filler. This sets really hard and is very temperature resistant. Apparently you can make objects with it or buildup damaged things. It is terrible hard to sand.
The locomotive is coming along very nicely!
I had need to paint 2 large narrow gauge 7.25g locos. Precision paints were very expensive given the amount required. I used automotive 2 pack acrilic. The supplier were able to match the colour perfectly and supplied a code number for future ref. 5 years on the paint on these locos has not deteriorated at all.
Also once fully cured 3/4 days. fit to touch after a couple of hours. Once cured any lining can be carried out and if a mistake is made can be wiped off with thinners which does not effect the paint under neath.
Thank you Thank you Thank you for saving me from the RUclips Global Insanity.... Love your channel
The warning on the Panel Wipe reminds me of similar warnings we have here in the States. These ones say, "This product has chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects", but these labels are found on even the safest of objects. Anyways, beautiful engine you've got there! Can't wait until the day I can built my own.
I love you vids and can’t wait to see it running
Hope the JB Weld works.
You can also try Devcon. Devcon makes high temperature putty.
They also make S.Steel, brass and aluminium putty.
You will certainly get a Devcon product at a ship chandler.
I find these single driving wheel locos very interesting. Of course builders soon realized that two or more drivers was much better, but by then track construction was also better. The first locos in America were built in England but as far as I know no locos with a single driving wheel was ever imported. I have a question about the safety label on the Panel Wipe can: How do they think panel wipe will damage your lungs if you swallow it? It almost looks like the instructions I used to read in Japanese motorcycle manuals! "please to not attempt to start engine while motorcycle is in gear". "attach most carefully to avoid less then perfect results" You get the idea.
3 arms would come handy for machining.
Hey Keith for this they make a high temperature in weld good to 12 or 1400 degrees f. If this will help in your projects
Can you make a video on where you buy brand new machine shop tools in the uk?
I wouldn't know where to begin - other than using Google . . . . .
Well, UN1268 covers all kinds of petroeum distillates from petrol to white spirits. Panel wipe is Naph ta and that falls within the UN code. However, I have looked up several UK compliant MSDS sheets and none of them contain the warning on your tin of Panel Wipe. It's a mystery.
Keith is GNR No 1 still running at the museum? I just watched the 1980's video about the No 1.
I don't know if it runs, but it is still in the NRM
what gauge?
5 inch
ok
Does anybody here know how to remove epoxy?
I am working with an old Märklin steamplant i realy does not want to destroy or alter anything on unless it is realy nessesary since it looks like a prewar macine with original paint, but somone hawe tried to seal the valves and other things on it with something that looks like grey steel epoxy, but in this particular case i need to remove the epoxy in order to reach the sealants and i also want to remove a lot of ugly looking exess epoxy some previous owner applied, but whatever that stuff is it is rock solid!
Vampira - Heat, either from a blowtorch, hot air gun or soldering iron.
Forgot to add no mutant children. :)