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 Hi Kev Your description of the paint superceads mine  and thanks for looking in and the comments regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice choice of finish Andy 
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What a super paint job Andy, think the choice of colour is spot on..... love it...  Regards Alan
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Now that looks spot on Andy. you will have a piece of industrial history that looks the part when done “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Tom The pic's don't do it justice it looks even better in real life, it really is spot on Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Alan I have to admit the pic's don't do the paint justice it really reproduces that worn engine look that I was after Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Jase Thanks for looking in and your comments she looks even better in real life as the pic's don't really show the paint to its best Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All After advice from Nem I have opted for the alclad stainless steel hi shine lacquer for the running gear I was looking for a cast iron finish for the wheels but as burnt iron is the closest that alclad do I think this will be too dark so its the stainless steel finish bit of a bummer but i think the alclad may be ok as with less polishing I may be able to recreate cast iron. But there are several other products that you will need to apply the final colour, this sounds quite simple but you will need the undercoat, polishing materials and the airbrush cleaner, as its a cellulose based spray coat[ gona be higher than a kite and with a big grin as it takes me back to my freeflight days ,just need the DC merlin diesel smell to take me to heaven  ] . People who have built the MP4 McLaren will be familiar with the chrome product from Alclad and Warty's excellent use and explanation on how to use the product. I will admit this is my first use of an alclad product so will be on a learning curve as I get to grips with it, so any advice would be welcome, my initial thoughts are that the donor surface must be smoother than a baby's bottom but any help would be welcome regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Here's a list of the paint I am using for anyone who wants to paint there engine, RAILMATCH #2412 WEATHERED BLACK [main body] ALCLAD ALC-115 STAINLESS STEEL LACQUER [running gear] All the above I got online from 'Antics' model shops but I have seen it on other sites but at varying prices so check before you buy to get the best price, here's a link to 'Antics' website aswell[ and no im not in anyway associated with Antics] http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/
I will add to this list if I use any other paint/products regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks Andy for the info, a quick question, will you be using a particular primer or base coat on the Alclad paint?
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Simon
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Lovely Finish Andy. Can I just confirm that the Black was, Railmatch 412 Weathered Black and not Lifecolor Weathered Black UA723.
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Hi Stut2 for the general undercoating im using Canbrush grey primer which has a finish like Plasticote but is half the price. As for the Alclad I bought several things that are listed below Alclad Stainless Steel High Shine Finish Cellulose Lacquer (ALC115) 28916 Alclad Micromesh Polishing Set (ALC301) 28921 Alclad Airbrush Cleaner (ALC307) 74147 Alclad Gloss Black Base 4fl.oz (ALC305) 41642 The micromesh could be sourced online probably for less than I paid for it but as they had it all in stock I got the Alclad set, the black base is what I chose but they also do a honey primer but I chose the black as it will show where I have sprayed or missed what ever . Hope this helps regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy the paint I have is the 'Railmatch' weathered black #2412 sorry if there's any confusion but just to make sure here's a couple of pics aswell regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote: Hi Stut2 for the general undercoating im using Canbrush grey primer which has a finish like Plasticote but is half the price. As for the Alclad I bought several things that are listed below Alclad Stainless Steel High Shine Finish Cellulose Lacquer (ALC115) 28916 Alclad Micromesh Polishing Set (ALC301) 28921 Alclad Airbrush Cleaner (ALC307) 74147 Alclad Gloss Black Base 4fl.oz (ALC305) 41642 The micromesh could be sourced online probably for less than I paid for it but as they had it all in stock I got the Alclad set, the black base is what I chose but they also do a honey primer but I chose the black as it will show where I have sprayed or missed what ever . Hope this helps regards Andy Cheers Andy Regards Simon
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arpurchase wrote: Hi Andy the paint I have is the 'Railmatch' weathered black #2412 sorry if there's any confusion but just to make sure here's a couple of pics aswell regards Andy Thanks Andy, I'm easily confused. 
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Hi Simon and Andy Glad to be of help and Andy it was my fault as I put down lifeclour railmatch paints not realising there from different manurfactures regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All I have been experimenting with the Alclad stainless steel paint on the drive rods and its weird stuff to use I must say the metal spray looks like its not working but as it dries it metalises  the pics show the undercoat and the top coat in place . Now to start polishing hopefully it will work out regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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watching with interest Andy “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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hi andy, I'm using the chrome alclad on mine, and uses very little,sprayed on the high gloss black undercoat,that way I just built up the coats until I got the finish I wanted. Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Hi Andy, looking very good indeed! Have placed an order for my paints today, so I may make a start on mine by next weekend!!
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