Merlin locomotive - questions
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Merlin locomotive - questions
I am just getting round to doing a full refurbishment of my Merlin 0-4-2 locomotive. Does anyone know the paint colour code or a source for it? I have tried Halfords but can not find an 'off the shelf' match.
The boiler paint is pretty good so I was just wanted to re-paint the cab and side tanks.
The boiler paint is pretty good so I was just wanted to re-paint the cab and side tanks.
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If you want any inspiration for a complete paint job then take a look at the options on the Lightlines website.
http://www.lightline16mm.com/manufacturer.html
A variety of possibilities are shown under a variety of loco model manufacturers. Its them that did my latest RH purchase. Their service isn't cheap but the website might give you some ideas even if you go for a DIY job.
http://www.lightline16mm.com/manufacturer.html
A variety of possibilities are shown under a variety of loco model manufacturers. Its them that did my latest RH purchase. Their service isn't cheap but the website might give you some ideas even if you go for a DIY job.
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If it moves, salute it. If it doesn't move, paint it. (RN sailors basic skills course 1968)
Andy McMahon
If it moves, salute it. If it doesn't move, paint it. (RN sailors basic skills course 1968)
Matching old paint can be a major issue (just ask any car body shop)
Halfords have their uses but mix to order paint is not one of them.
If you want to match the colour find yourself an auto paint factor and ask to use their colour chips, there are a number of paint schemes out there and you will find one that matches the colour as it is now, rather than the colour it was when new. They can then mix up what ever you like.
Failing that find the closet match you can in a premixed can and as long as the old and new paint don't meet on the same plane (ie don't paint one part of a tank side.) most people wont notice.
Halfords have their uses but mix to order paint is not one of them.
If you want to match the colour find yourself an auto paint factor and ask to use their colour chips, there are a number of paint schemes out there and you will find one that matches the colour as it is now, rather than the colour it was when new. They can then mix up what ever you like.
Failing that find the closet match you can in a premixed can and as long as the old and new paint don't meet on the same plane (ie don't paint one part of a tank side.) most people wont notice.
If at first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer!
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Any ideas about the 94 stamped on both frames and buffer beams?Superbiker_uk:117354 wrote:I originally started this thread to ask about paint colour but now have another question: on stripping down the heavy duty brass frames and buffer beams, I noticed that these parts are hand stamped with '94'. If it's not a daft question is that likely to be the year or something else?
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How did you get on with the repaint?
I repainted my Maestro but found that the red paint had faded in some places and not others (or seen extreme heat it), so I had a perfect match on one part of the boiler and was way off on another. It doesn't really matter as the boiler and tank are far enough apart not to matter when viewed from a few feet away.
I repainted my Maestro but found that the red paint had faded in some places and not others (or seen extreme heat it), so I had a perfect match on one part of the boiler and was way off on another. It doesn't really matter as the boiler and tank are far enough apart not to matter when viewed from a few feet away.
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GTB:117703 wrote:More likely to be a serial no. than a date.
It could be the 94th model of that type, or the 94th model he made, or ......
Thanks Graeme and Paul - I did think it more likely a production number - thanks for your feedback on this one which is much appreciated.paullad1984:117704 wrote:I'd say build number due to number of Beck looking parts used on it. Just a hunch.
Hi Jim - the refurbishment has gone really well and the engine runs brilliantly! I am really pleased with it. I am not quite ready to show it on the forum yet but it will not be long now I decided to leave the boiler paint 'as-is' to keep some originality! In any case it is not too bad condition. The boiler is in very good order so I opted to leave it. Like you I have not got an exact match for the paint but when watching the loco run round on ground level track you can't really notice it anyway.Big Jim:117706 wrote:How did you get on with the repaint?
I repainted my Maestro but found that the red paint had faded in some places and not others (or seen extreme heat it), so I had a perfect match on one part of the boiler and was way off on another. It doesn't really matter as the boiler and tank are far enough apart not to matter when viewed from a few feet away.
I have got used to the simple movement by hand of the outside slip eccentrics to change direction and I have to say it works really very well indeed
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I have posted an update about this loco here http://gardenrails.myfreeforum.org/about10424.html
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