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Joined: 05/09/2012 Posts: 1,400 Points: 4,690 Location: Beaminster, Dorset
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I've recently acquired a copy of this book 'How (not) to Paint a Locomotive'. It covers everything you could ever want to know about painting a Model Locomotive and everything that could ever go wrong. Very interesting advice on Gloss v Matt/Satin Finishes, surface prep and primers. http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Pai...eywords=how+not+to+paint
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 Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 16/10/2011 Posts: 81 Points: 223 Location: South West Wales
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Hi Andy, thanks for posting this, I've just ordered one and I have finally decided to paint the D51, although I may need some further time to decide if it will be all black, black and brass, black and chrome, black and red, black chrome and red, black.......   regards Simon
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Here's a link to a serious bit of engine wethering https://www.model-railwa...athering_Special_part_3
And thanks for the Amy link Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 16/10/2011 Posts: 81 Points: 223 Location: South West Wales
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A quick update here I've now cancelled my order for the book, on reflection I think this would be more suited for a larger loco than the D51,  although parts of the book maybe relevant I think I jumped the gun in ordering before re-reading the reviews. I am sure that this is still an excellent book as per Andy's post. Regards Simon
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Joined: 21/08/2013 Posts: 2 Points: 6 Location: Costock England
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Hi everybody, a newbie here. Before I subscribe, can someone let me know, if I decide to paint, do the instructions specify which parts are painted, and what colour? Thanks for reading. Bob 
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 Rank: Amateur level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/03/2010 Posts: 47 Points: 156 Location: Glorious Devon.
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Nothing that I have seen in the instructions suggest paint colours. There are some good pictures at the start of Tomicks Build Diary that show what's black and what's not. Personally I'm so impressed with the quality of the parts I've received that mine is staying natural, as God and Deagostini intended.
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 Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,051 Points: -13,308
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So far, the only painting instructions have been in despatch 06 about painting the wheels black.
Its too early at this stage to say what other painting instructions will be provided, I suspect there will be much more info, but don't hold me to it.
There are lots of reference photos of the real thing available to be able to paint without need of instructions, and lots of help on here for how to set about doing it.Tomick attached the following image(s):
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,051 Points: -13,308
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An update..
A two option painting tutorial will be provided: Clear coat and Black paint.
The tutorials will be included within the instructions from Stage #92 to #100.
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Rank: Newbie Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/08/2013 Posts: 2 Points: 6 Location: Costock England
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Hello again,
Thanks for the comprehensive replies.
Have now subscribed.
Bob
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,051 Points: -13,308
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Welcome onboard, you'll love it!
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