Overview

The following are the glues, paints and stains that I have successfully used in building the models I have built. This is a guide only as individual modellers have different preferences and ways of working.

Glues

I generally use two glues:

• Evostick external PVA, sometimes with a dash of water, I like this for framing and the time element.

• Soudal high viscosity superglue, I like this for structural areas, surface ironwork and when I can’t wait

Paints

My favourite paints are:

• Selsil Spray Paint, available in multiple colours, they have been consistent due to the RAL numbers, easy to apply over a range of temperatures.

  • Matt Black, RAL 9005, for bogies, ironwork, handles

  • Anthracite Grey, RAL 7016, for wagon and carriage roofs

  • Carmine Red, RAL 3002, carriage sides

  • Leaf Green, RAL 6018, carriage sides

  • Sky Blue, RAL 5015, carriage sides

  • Light Ivory, RAL 1015, carriage window frames, Darjeeling carriage sides

  • Chocolate Brown, RAL 8017, Darjeeling carriage sides

• Rust-Oleum Chalky Finish

  • Anthracite Grey, for wagons, sometimes it does raise the grain slightly which I like.

• White emulation, lettering and bogie axle box covers.

• PlastiKote

  • Red Oxide Primer, Slender Wagons

I do not use an undercoat and but like to apply multiple thin coats so as to show the wood grain and reduce runs. Internally I like to leave the carriage panelling natural.

Wood Stains

• Ebony Black, undersides or ironwork

• Mahogany, for chairs, benches and roof ribs

• Dark Oak for floors, running boards and roof ribs.

Wax

• Briwax, Medium Brown, used on Alpine Sides and Cattle Van MkII