Fatman posted:Steamer posted:looks like the rust is mainly on the fence. maybe just restore those instead of the ramps?
After looking at the supplemantary pics provided I thought exactly the same
But I thought I was in enough trouble with my original statement and was ducking
( of Course it is also your piece to do what you like with
, not what some Aussie Lump says
)
Hornby also had advertising to go on that nicely repainted fence
such as
A few quick replies Fatman:
- I like the Hornby advertising signs. Thanks for the photos.
- Agree most of the rust is on the fence and I will repaint just the fence initially
- It’s my intention to buy a matching Hornby station when the right one comes along. These were manufactured with several different platform colours. This provides another reason to leave the platform colour as is for the present in case I want to match it later.
- When I see an old tinplate item for sale that’s been restored, I often think “What a pity. I might have bought it if has been left unmolested.” However I never feel this way about an item I’ve re-painted myself.
- I'm in Australia as well
... and to DON MCERLEAN, yes I've seen the lithographed luggage. Thanks for reminding me. I think I know where I can get some. I already have some 1930s station platform items such as the ticket machine and labelling machine from my dad. This photo was taken off the internet and these are not my own items.
