Here are 2 pics of a set of mk1s that I have repainted. I had the idea of selling these coaches and buying 3 more to repaint. Then I had a light bulb moment, all be it a dim one. Repaint what I’ve got and save money. So I cleaned the maroon paintwork down and sprayed all 3 with Halfords grey etched primer. Whilst waiting for this coat to dry I ordered some blood & custard paint from Pheonix. When that arrived the coaches were masked off. I started with the custard and immediately found that grey primer is not ideal for light coloured paint. 3 bowls, sorry, coates later and a decent finish was achieved. Now for the blood. This was a little easier and 2 coates later we had another decent finish.
So another project done now to solve the electrical problem with my layout.
And the other side
Northolt Model Railway Club 
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