Painting and Sticking

[trainmania100]

Over the years I've accumulated many triang dock shunters, one of which I wish to paint.

Can anyone suggest the recommended brand for paints when painting a locomotive, should I use a paint or spray?

I want it in a lightish shade of blue, a bit lighter than BR blue. I want a gimmicky version of my profile picture.

I also want a nameplate. Is there somewhere that does these in varying sizes?

Thanks

 

[BRblue33]

Paint i use railmatch . from a airbrush. Name plates Shawplan is my choice link http://www.shawplan.com/

 

[RichJF]

I used these guys to create a couple of custom nameplates for a Hornby Class 57 I previously owned (now sold). Took about 4 weeks from design - letter arriving.

For stock repainting I use Vallejo acrylic paint done by hand & then sprayed with clear matt varnish (with windows masked up).

 

[trainmania100]

Bit of a sloppy job but triang weren't exactly masters of detail either. I've got a few blue lines to paint on the black bits on the front and side then get a nameplate. Closest I'll get it without a rubbishy 3d print.

 

[Cowley]

Bit of a sloppy job but triang weren't exactly masters of detail either. I've got a few blue lines to paint on the black bits on the front and side then get a nameplate. Closest I'll get it without a rubbishy 3d print.

It looks good actually. I reckon if you gave it a bit of a wash down with some matt rail dirt colour to pick the detail out it would really bring it to life.

 

[trainmania100]

Thanks Cowley I think I've done all I can be bothered to do, just need to print off a nameplate and glue it on. Don't think I'll go for anything fancy because the cab sides are quite small