The Preseli Mountain Railway.

[Lonsdaler]

I want to paint the connecting rods red and paint the wheels and cylinder blocks black.
Does anybody know of a suitable paint on etch primer for this purpose.
Thanks in advance.
Chris.

Precision Paints do a 2 pack etch primer in black. I think there's a 1 pack version as well. I like the name, by the way.

[LNR]

Congratulations on the new steamer Chris. Any new steam is a good move in my book.
Grant.

[Preseli Chris]

Precision Paints do a 2 pack etch primer in black. I think there's a 1 pack version as well. I like the name, by the way.

Hi thanks for the headsup

I did have a look at the web site ,but they have discontinued the 1 pack due to a short shelf life .

Re the name of the loco . I have had the name plates lying around for sometime waiting for a suitable recipient. I originally thought the name related to a colonial locomotive, but was pleasantly surprised to discover the name relates to the character " Shanghai Lily " played by Marlene Dietrich in the film Shanghai Express

Congratulations on the new steamer Chris. Any new steam is a good move in my book.
Grant.

Thanks Grant . I did have to dip into my k1 Garratt savings fund . I have always had a soft spot for 0-4-0 Pug and Peckett saddle tank locos so when Roundhouse released their generic take on one I took the bait and purchased one .

Chris

[LNR]

I have always had a soft spot for 0-4-0 Pug and Peckett saddle tank locos

Yes, have wondered about a saddle tank myself as being a type a little bit different. I also like the way you can put a large diameter boiler hidden under a saddle tank with a small diam. narrow gauge type smoke box out front.
Grant.

[Old Man Aaron]

In my experience, any etch primer sprayed into the lid of the can and brushed on seems to work - long as the loco is thoroughly degreased.

Nice loco. The colour suits it, and red rods will, too.

[Preseli Chris]

In my experience, any etch primer sprayed into the lid of the can and brushed on seems to work - long as the loco is thoroughly degreased.

Nice loco. The colour suits it, and red rods will, too.

Thanks Aaron.

Thats the way to go . I have sprayed into the lid of a rattle can paint in the past to touch up models . Thanks for reminding me. I have a stock of reasonable sacrificial paint brushes and some primer . its probably the most economical route as well.

Chris