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Post by IronMan on Feb 17, 2004 19:26:30 GMT -5
Greetings,
Once I get on to making the frame and other parts, I was wondering what is the Proper finish for the steel ? Gun blueing ? or flat black paint ? what do you guys use ?
Thanks
IronMan
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Post by Bill Holland on Feb 17, 2004 20:31:21 GMT -5
I havent gotten that far yet, but even with blueing, it can rust still. How about some Primer?
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Post by ibrich on Feb 28, 2004 12:12:49 GMT -5
Dear Ironman, First or all, I am new to this forum and have no experience with live steam locomotives. I have looked at a lot of web sites about the subject and find it really interests me. If you haven't seen Nelson Riedel's Shay project check out: www.nelsonslocomotive.com/Shay/shay.htmHe is powder coating his work. Powder coating makes a great finish but it is a lot of work to do. Perhaps others here can comment on how it lasts on a locomtive. Good luck, Rich |
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Post by IronMan on Feb 28, 2004 12:41:46 GMT -5
Hello Rich,
Thank you for the information, and especially for the webb site, real nice and lots of candy. Perhaps someday you will do more than look and start on a project of your own. I guess its how I started, be warned !!!
Regards,
IronMan
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