Ollie K Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 A real novice question here I'm sure, but what colour of (brush-applied) paint would the forum recommend for OO brass smokebox door dart/handles, please? I've ordered a couple of Markits darts to fit to my damaged Hornby A3 and P2, and I'd like the result to match the silvery-grey 'polished' steel smokebox door straps, as per ex-works LNER tradition. Is Humbrol 27003 Polished Steel Metalcote a good bet, and would experienced folks recommend priming such a small component first? Thanks, Ollie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SR71 Posted September 13, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2020 In that picture it's polished so I'd suggest bright steel/aluminium by brush (silver paint always seems to come out like cheap chrome when I've brushed it) Generally a gun metal/black depending on how warn it is meant to be. They are used at least twice every day a loco is in steam so they don't get dirty/corrode. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I'd take paint advice from The Rolling Stones! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie K Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thanks, I'll see how I get on with an aluminium hue for this as I'm after that polished finish, and if all else fails, they'll be painted black! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted September 14, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 14, 2020 I think that your original thought of Humbrol 27003 Polished Steel Metalcote would be a good choice. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted September 14, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 14, 2020 If I want brass smokebox door handles to look like polished steel I tin them thinly with solder before fixing them in place. The solder can then be polished with a fibreglass brush or similar, and looks more like bare metal than paint does. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie K Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 52 minutes ago, 31A said: If I want brass smokebox door handles to look like polished steel I tin them thinly with solder before fixing them in place. The solder can then be polished with a fibreglass brush or similar, and looks more like bare metal than paint does. That sounds like just the effect I'm after. Since I've two door handle assemblies to fix, I'll perhaps try one of each. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 18, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 18, 2020 On 14/09/2020 at 00:54, Paul H Vigor said: I'd take paint advice from The Rolling Stones! Like a rainbow, coming colours everywhere? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Hal Nail said: Like a rainbow, coming colours everywhere? "I see a red door and I want it painted black No colors anymore, I want them to turn black I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes I have to turn my head until my darkness goes" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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