A place where owners, builders and those with an interest in scale model live steam powered vehicles can post about their experiences, building projects and to ask questions of other members. Mainly but not limited to model live steam tractors, traction engines and rollers as well as overtype and undertype steam lorries. Open to members from anywhere in the world. Wilesco, Mamod and Basset Lowke traction models are welcome too !
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Pheonix Paints have a range of traction engine colours including several for Burrells. http://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/cherry.asp?F_Railway=56 Craftmaster
Further to Jim's question on paint for chimneys, has anyone advise on paint for the remainder of a 3" scale Burrell engine to Plastow design, as the drawings I
G'day Greg, Thank you for that information and link. POR is available here in the ACT at Auto Paint Marketing in Fyshwick. I'll be paying a visit there
Hi Jim about 15 years ago i painted the chimney and smoke box on my dads loco "Bluegum" with old everyday gloss black industrial enamel that we painted wheels