@Ted S posted:@speed3 what did you use to darken the driver rims, and how did you do it? That's something that really bothers me about pre-2003 MTH. NOT looking for a full weathering job but if this mod isn't too difficult I would consider it. Thanks!
I used Abaddon Black acrylic paint from Games Workshop to darken the rims and handrails. It’s marketed as a “base” layer so you should only need a couple of coats. I put the engine on its side and powered it with a spare transformer so the wheels could turn while I applied the paint to the rims. You can use the paint straight from the bottle, but I found that dipping the brush in some water before loading up with paint helped achieve a better consistency. The rims alone took about 15 minutes to paint. I feel the same way about shiny rims and handrails on older MTH, so most of my PS1 steam engines get this treatment. It’s super easy and elevates the overall appearance, in my opinion.
