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Minnie TE (1")
Kim:
Hi Charlie,
That's a beautiful model you've made there! And you've nearly completed it in only 9 months? I find that amazing! I spent 3 years on a similar traction engine.
As for paint, I used Rust-Oleum high-temperature spray paint (rattle can variety). It's very similar to what Chris described with the DupliColor, but it gives you yet another brand to check on. The high-temp paint comes in a few colors - I know it comes in black, red, and green since I used those, but there are more. Not as wide of a selection as the standard paint, but some good choices.
It's so beautiful in metal, it's a shame to paint it!
Make sure and post pics when you're done.
Kim
scc:
Lovely model! Well done. Terry
cwelkie:
Thanks Kim and Terry.
Crueby and Kim - did you use any primer under the colour coat with Dupli-color or Rustoleum? Given all the different materials at play there may not be one "right" answer ... I'm thinking that an etch primer for the wheels would be advisable given the aluminium rims even though the spokes are steel and the hubs are gunmetal and brass. At least heat won't be as issue ... with luck :D
crueby:
--- Quote from: cwelkie on October 02, 2021, 08:32:29 PM ---Thanks Kim and Terry.
Crueby and Kim - did you use any primer under the colour coat with Dupli-color or Rustoleum? Given all the different materials at play there may not be one "right" answer ... I'm thinking that an etch primer for the wheels would be advisable given the aluminium rims even though the spokes are steel and the hubs are gunmetal and brass. At least heat won't be as issue ... with luck :D
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I did not use any primer. It would need to be a similar heat resistant primer or it would bubble up when hot. The Duplicolor doesnt need it. Clean surface only, no oil residues. Have not tried it on aluminum, on that a etch primer would probably be a good idea.
Craig DeShong:
Lovely model!
Regarding the Dupli-color engine enamel; I've used it for years. I have a small engine collection and all the engines have been refinished with it. The paint has held up well, but then I don't run them long enough to get scorching hot.
I do have a problem with it on aluminum. I even use an etching primer and oil seems to soften the paint after a while. The aluminum frames of my Otto & Langen models were painted with it and the paint on them seems to be holding up well, but then the frames don't get saturated with oil.
I've painted my live steam locomotive with it also. I used a high temperature BBQ flat black on the smoke box because it gets insanely hot. The boiler wrapper is the Dupli color and I noticed that after a few seasons the paint seems to dull.
It's about as good a rattle-can paint as you're likely to find.
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