Gosh trying to line a Loco is so hard any tips

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19 October 2016 at 19:54 #261914
Ron Hancock
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19 October 2016 at 19:54 #1562
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19 October 2016 at 19:58 #261917
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19 October 2016 at 19:59 #261918
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Posted by Ron Hancock on 19/10/2016 19:58:39:
19 October 2016 at 20:04 #261921
Ron Hancock
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Well may have failed trying to put lines on but i can say she runs ok at long last.

Clacks now work great thanks to Julian both injectors working.

I have decided i am going to take the Axle pump of as do not have a feed point so not being used.

Just heard from my daughter who has done Art degree's is going to have a go at painting the stripes.

i have several sign writing brushes on in squirrel hair £15 but my hand to shake so given up.
19 October 2016 at 20:18 #261923
Brian H
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Concrats on finally getting your engine sorted Ron.

Have you considered using a lining pen? or, as a last resort, using lining transfers?
19 October 2016 at 20:50 #261929
Ron Hancock
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I don't know about lining pens never heard of them I have proper lining brushes.

I ordered lining tape but to get 1/8 white line I could only get of eBay paid 3 weeks ago still not come as from China

Will look into lining Pens Brian thank you

Ron
19 October 2016 at 21:10 #261933
not done it yet
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There was at least one exhibitor, at the Midland mex, with lining pens, etc. Looked good, and easy (for the experts, anyway).
19 October 2016 at 21:31 #261937
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Posted by not done it yet on 19/10/2016 21:10:21:

There was at least one exhibitor, at the Midland mex, with lining pens, etc. Looked good, and easy (for the experts, anyway).

A friend bought one last year with magnetic strip when he tried he was very disappointed. He practised many times as it was expensive but in the end he gave up
19 October 2016 at 21:44 #261938
Neil Wyatt
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My only advice is don't get me to do it…

Is it a good idea to have someone sat in the tender when its balanced on the stand?

Neil
19 October 2016 at 22:55 #261943
Stovepipe
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Ron,

There is that book of course "How NOT to paint a loco". Whether this would help in your present circumstances I know not. Only offering a suggestion.

Dennis
19 October 2016 at 23:32 #261945
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Posted by Stovepipe on 19/10/2016 22:55:29:

Ron,

There is that book of course "How NOT to paint a loco". Whether this would help in your present circumstances I know not. Only offering a suggestion.

Dennis

It's a rather curious title isn't it. Shouldn't really inspire alot of confidence but i guess if thats what it takes to get someone to look at it? Maybe a picture of a few wizards casting magic spells at a blank locomotive, it would fulfil the title at least.

Michael W
20 October 2016 at 00:17 #261949
pgk pgk
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Pinstriping tape?

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20 October 2016 at 04:26 #261962
DMB
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“BR unlined black”😈
20 October 2016 at 06:35 #261966
not done it yet
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I don't know about lining pens never heard of them I have proper lining brushes.

then:

A friend bought one last year with magnetic strip when he tried he was very disappointed.

A little, err shall we say, inconsistent? Or 'one swallow does not make a summer' type comment? I would not usually jump to a conclusion in that small time period.

Try 'letraset' transfers like the loco numbering?
20 October 2016 at 08:46 #261971
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Posted by Neil Wyatt on 19/10/2016 21:44:51:……

Is it a good idea to have someone sat in the tender when its balanced on the stand?

Neil

Spot the shadows?
20 October 2016 at 09:16 #261974
Ron Hancock
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Posted by Neil Wyatt on 19/10/2016 21:44:51:

My only advice is don't get me to do it…can't do any worse than I have Neil

Is it a good idea to have someone sat in the tender when its balanced on the stand?

Neil
20 October 2016 at 09:20 #261976
Ron Hancock
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Posted by Ron Hancock on 19/10/2016 20:50:23:

I don't know about lining pens never heard of them I have proper lining brushes.

I ordered lining tape but to get 1/8 white line I could only get of eBay paid 3 weeks ago still not come as from China

Will look into lining Pens Brian thank you

Ronorderd two different types to try from EBay thank you Brian
20 October 2016 at 09:20 #261977
Roger Provins 2
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Would this pinstriping tape do the job?

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Roger
20 October 2016 at 09:21 #261978
Ron Hancock
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Posted by pgk pgk on 20/10/2016 00:17:04:

Pinstriping tape?

**LINK**

Hi I never thought to look on Amazon thank you

Ron
20 October 2016 at 10:28 #261984
AndyA
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Craftmaster Paints – http://www.craftmasterpaints.co.uk – carry a range of lining tape. Stick it on, peal off the cover, paint between the lines and then remove.
8 November 2016 at 09:53 #265383
Ken Price 1
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I have used Frisk Film which is a graphic artists low tack masking film which can be cut with scalpel to make suitable templates. This will give you clean edges with no paint creep. I have used it with some success. I have also used lining transfers from the likes of Phoenix and Fox both of which are very good. I find that it also pays to varnish afterwards to protect it. I hope this will help.

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