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mbarreto		#1 Posted : 09 April 2024 17:58:24(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 18/02/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,268		Hello, I have a 3768, BR 118 that is blue. The front and rear handrails (not sure these are handrails, but they look like it although I don't know how someone can need handrails in that place) were broken, I think due to some bad box storage. I ordered the parts from Märklin and I received them, but they are unpainted. I need to paint them but don't know the best color match. Does someone know what is the best matching color/paint, or at least RAL? I prefer Humbrol or Revell paints, but if there is other that is better match and has quality, I can go for it too. The task of assembly doesn't seem to be simple, but will see. Miguel
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H0		#2 Posted : 09 April 2024 18:12:47(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 15,276 Location: DE-NW		My guess would be RAL-5013 Kobaltblau. But maybe it is RAL-5011 Stahlblau. https://www.bahnstatistik.de/RAL.htm I think I have that loco. Maybe I find time tomorrow to compare her to some other locos.
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mvd71		#3 Posted : 09 April 2024 20:41:50(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 09/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,758 Location: Auckland,		I had the same issue, and I used a cobalt blue paint

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Steveknz		#4 Posted : 10 April 2024 09:23:09(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 19/10/2015(UTC) Posts: 22 Location: Tawa, Wellington		Hi Miguel I love this loco, nicely detailed. I bought the 3368 version of this loco second hand and also discovered the same problem with the handrail, but also a couple of the stepladders were broken. I think its pretty common with this model - they are quite often seen on Ebay and a close up of the photos can reveal broken rail and ladders. There's one on sale at Trainz.com at the moment listed as C-8 excellent condition and these items are missing completely!! However, when I got my 3368 the broken handrails you talk about were actually black, not the same blue as the loco, and it looked fine, since other detailing is black (eg) stepladders. I have received the replacement brass/copper coloured wire rail, mounting lugs and stepladders and assembled them onto the loco. I intend to paint the handrails black again. It should be a relatively easy job to paint them black, since the little plastic replacement mounting plugs are also black plastic. So, in short I would suggest simply painting the handrails black, then don't have to worry about matching the blue colour. Regards Steve
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Paul59		#5 Posted : 10 April 2024 11:24:00(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 25/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 192 Location: South East		Hello Miguel - that's a very nice looking loco. I think the handrails are in that position across the ends to be held onto whilst climbing up to clean the windows. I have a couple of the analogue versions (3368) and the handrails are the same blue as the body on those. Paul
		Marklin HO using M track. Now reverted to analogue as I find it has more character - and I understand it!

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mbarreto		#6 Posted : 10 April 2024 13:49:28(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 18/02/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,268		Hello, Thanks for your answers! I have the old handrails and they are indeed the same blue as the locomotive body, so I will try to find some (probably cobalt) blue in Revell or Humbrol. I think silk is preferable than matt... I agree with Tom, it is RAL-5011 or RAL-513 (most probable). Link for Revell silk RAL-5013: Revel Product number 32350. RAL-5013 Satin enamel. For RAL-5011, I didn't find a Revell paint. I think Humbrol 104 fits but I saw only a matt finish and not silk. Although matt will also fit, I think. Miguel
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