Ugears fire engine

[kpnuts]

Hi all I thought I would paint this to try and make it more interesting.

[Clashcityrocker]

Looks like a very detailed and intricate kit. Does a coat of paint affect the fit of any parts?

Nigel

[kpnuts]

The tolerances on the moving parts are so slack I don't think so(I hope anyway)

[JohnRatzenberger]

Good idea, I think, helps blend in the edges of the pieces.

Fascinating project.

[kpnuts]

Hi all more work on this one.

[kpnuts]

Hi all, a little modification needed to make for smooth running.




I quite like the way it looks painted (far more interesting than wood)

[Clashcityrocker]

Does the wood take the paint well, or does it require a couple of coats?

Nigel

[kpnuts]

That was all done in one coat (don't want to get it too thick as it may impact the operating mechanisms)

[kpnuts]

Hi all more work on this one.

[JamesPerrin]

I never even considered painting my ugears loco but it looks very effective.

[JohnRatzenberger]

Yes, the paint certainly adds to it !

[kpnuts]

There's far more work in the ladder assu than the bodywork and it's far more difficult to get a smooth action but I'm quite pleased with how it's working.

[JohnRatzenberger]

Good choice of a few basic colors !

[kpnuts]

Nearing completion now, I may repaint the metal parts to look, well more like metal.

[Clashcityrocker]

Looks great. Much better than the plain wooden kit.

Nigel