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[Scalyback]

I checked on the net just to make sure my recollections were correct...



Enamel paint is paint that air dries to a hard, usually glossy, finish, used for coating surfaces that are outdoors or otherwise subject to hard wear or variations in temperature.



Uses and categories of enamel paint

Floor enamel – May be used for concrete, stairs, basements, porches, and patios.

Fast dry enamel – Can dry within 10–15 minutes of application. Ideal for refrigerators, counters, and other industrial finishes.

High-temp enamel – May be used for engines, brakes, exhaust, and BBQs.

Enamel paint is also used on wood to make it resistant to the elements via the waterproofing and rotproofing properties of enamel. Generally, treated surfaces last much longer and are much more resistant to wear than untreated surfaces.

Model building - This paint is usually sold in 14 ml tinlets (in the UK) and is available through specialist hobbyshops. Xtracolor and Humbrol are well known UK brands that have a wide range of colours, covering most of the ones used by various armed forces. Testors, a US company, offers the Floquil brand for railroad models, and Pactra, Model Master and Testors brands for aircraft and car models. Liquid enamels are sold in 1/4 to 1 oz. bottles, and some colours are also available in spray cans.

[Scalyback]

So although used for 'toys' it's a little bit better than the 'uncle remus playkit' stuff!



Seriously though...As long as Hornby have sorted out the quality in the new cans (Different design) and the E.U. have not been pissing about with the contents, then you should find that Tornado can't get any better!





Here is photo of engine, which I hand brushed and lacquered a few months ago. The crash bar is (mostly) original paint. need to do the pedals next.