tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400903239930176564.post2268754137380188350..comments2024-03-18T13:50:25.722+00:00Comments on Michael's Model Railways: PaintingMichael Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740155011466713811noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400903239930176564.post-33390669090521579712009-03-02T09:21:00.000+00:002009-03-02T09:21:00.000+00:00I didn't get much time for sight-seeing, and it wa...I didn't get much time for sight-seeing, and it was generally dark by the time I got back to the hotel! And airport security regulations mean that carrying the neccessary items to do some modelling is a bit risky!Michael Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09740155011466713811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400903239930176564.post-40616124588910130592009-02-28T08:40:00.000+00:002009-02-28T08:40:00.000+00:00Meanwhile in a parallel universe!I use small fish ...Meanwhile in a parallel universe!<BR/><BR/>I use small fish paste bottles well washed because they seal and so I can keep the pigment for re-use or a second coat. As a thinner I use Windsor & Newton English Distilled Turpentine because I like the smell ( ! ) and it seems to keep the paint matt.<BR/><BR/>As to the life of paint I'm still using the remains of a bottle of Humbrol gold/brass that I bought in the 60's. Made to last.<BR/>As to modelling in a hotel room in Germany I used to photograph the trains/trams.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again Michael.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com