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Discussion Boards => Thomas & Friends => Topic started by: razgriz233 on March 28, 2011, 05:48:18 PM

Title: Thomas Paint
Post by: razgriz233 on March 28, 2011, 05:48:18 PM
Dear Bachmann,

I was wondering, what type of painting method do you use for your models such as air brush, dipping ext and what type of paint do you use such ass glose, ext.
Title: Re: Thomas Paint
Post by: the Bach-man on March 28, 2011, 10:46:24 PM
Dear Raz,
They are spray painted and pad printed. The finish depends on the specific model.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Title: Re: Thomas Paint
Post by: S.A.C. Martin on March 29, 2011, 05:13:48 AM
Probably a silly question - could samples of the paint used, be made available?

I have in mind for a future comparison video, preparing a "customized" version of one of the Bachmann models, and knowing what specific paint to use (if it is available of course) would help give a decent finish.
Title: Re: Thomas Paint
Post by: the Bach-man on March 29, 2011, 09:46:09 PM
Dear SAC,
The paints are mixed at the factory, and are unavailable here. When I really need a perfect match I have paint mixed at a local auto parts store.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Title: Re: Thomas Paint
Post by: S.A.C. Martin on March 30, 2011, 07:28:35 AM
Quote from: the Bach-man on March 29, 2011, 09:46:09 PM
Dear SAC,
The paints are mixed at the factory, and are unavailable here. When I really need a perfect match I have paint mixed at a local auto parts store.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Fair enough - thanks for your prompt reply :)
Title: Re: Thomas Paint
Post by: PasqualeCS96 on April 30, 2011, 01:56:31 PM
Could I use acrylic black paint to paint the gray hooks on my engines?
Title: Re: Thomas Paint
Post by: shining time on April 30, 2011, 04:06:53 PM
i used paint from michaels to paint the messed up parts on james and it looks fine but i might use sharpie next time
Title: Re: Thomas Paint
Post by: JD417 on April 30, 2011, 04:59:47 PM
i wouldnt use sharpie shining time, only because in the right light, or if there is a glare where you colored it it will look purple :-\
Title: Re: Thomas Paint
Post by: shining time on April 30, 2011, 07:20:09 PM
ok thanks