Putting an engine back together after a complete strip down is not my idea of fun so I commend you for taking it in your stride without apparently getting stressed.
It is a shame the black paint beaded on you I guess it reacted to the plastic or something on it. You managed to tear it down a reconstruct it so hats off to you. Great little video and Happy Holidays, Jersey Bill
The red used by German railways is fire red. However the visible colours of all colours will be depend on the material and its condition under the new paint. This is why a primer is used first on all surfaces to 'even out' the finish. It's prime condition of course disappears as soon as the boiler is lit on the real loco. I notice this model loco is only one axle drive so the con rods transfer drive to the second axle. Any wear could cause problems.
Putting an engine back together after a complete strip down is not my idea of fun so I commend you for taking it in your stride without apparently getting stressed.
It is a shame the black paint beaded on you I guess it reacted to the plastic or something on it. You managed to tear it down a reconstruct it so hats off to you. Great little video and Happy Holidays, Jersey Bill
The red used by German railways is fire red. However the visible colours of all colours will be depend on the material and its condition under the new paint. This is why a primer is used first on all surfaces to 'even out' the finish. It's prime condition of course disappears as soon as the boiler is lit on the real loco. I notice this model loco is only one axle drive so the con rods transfer drive to the second axle. Any wear could cause problems.
You mention about not taking photos during the dismantling stage however you have video version rather than stills you could have referred to.
I did :) and I had to!