Painting Triang Hornby glossy paintwork.

[cypherman]

Hi all,

I am nearly finished my current project of the H/D Cowen crane restorations and am looking for my next thing to play with. I am considering doing a black Triang Hornby Sir Dinadan. Saw a picture of one a few years back and it looked stunning. What I want to know is how well paint applies to this engines original waxy/glossy paint. I know there is a matt version but they tend to be a little more expensive.

[Coppercap]

The original glossy versions were just gloss lacquer put directly on green plastic. It seems to take paint well, but it might be a good idea to strip the lacquer off first if using modern paints, which could be incompatible with the lacquer.

[cypherman]

Hi Coppercap,

Thanks for the info.

[C.A.T.Ford]

This is Humbrol enamel #85 brushed over the treacle gloss. It's also how you got an S15 before Hornby made a good one.

CAT

[cypherman]

Hi C.A.T.Ford,

I am planning an all black one with perhaps a Bachmann tender. I might just buy a bodyshell to practice on to start with. Do not want to mess about with the 4 I already have put away.

[C.A.T.Ford]

Cypherman,

                      I wasn't suggesting you do anything as unnecessary now as that conversion. I just hoped to show that Humbrol black paint goes over the gloss finish very well.

 

CAT 

[Il Grifone]

I would get rid of the thick glossy crud before attempting any repainting. It is just about/beyond acceptable as it is.

I have a glossy 'Evening Star'. The finish jars every time I look at it....