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The 1st thing, and the best thing to remember about painting anything, including brass, is that cleanliness is paramount in getting a quality paint job. [:D]So yes, the old paint has to go. The good thing about brass is that you have a lot more options for stripping the paint, provided there are NO plastic parts. Removing the superstructure on a brass engine is usually quite easy, usually 3 screws(under the frame between the pistons, and 2 at the back of the cab). Same thing with the tender(4 0r 6 screws under the body). As you disassemble the engine, put all the parts in labeled containers so you can locate them later. (you will thank me later, BIG time for this hint)[;)] <br /> Now it gets tricky from here. There are little insulating bushings and stuff in the chassis, and unless you are really confident in your ability to totally disassemble, then reassemble the engine,stop here.[:0] You may be able to touch up the existing paint, or airbrush out the defects, but you still have to get it clean. I like to use CRC#05013 electronic cleaner here. A thorough wash will clean off all the old oil and grease, and leave a clean surface, without hurting any plastic parts, including the motor! Careful with other brands or CRC part numbers, some electronic cleaners will melt paint and plastic alike! Test a small spot if your not sure. The boiler, cab, tender, tender frame and trucks (less wheels) can all be cleaned with Chameleon, brake fluid, carb cleaner, ELO or whatever else. Just get them perfectly clean and don't touch them with your hands. Get a cheap box of surgical gloves. You hands will also thank you![:D] <br /> Holes can be filled with solder or putty (small ones) and yes, you can use acc to attach details! You can solder parts on, but not with a torch or an iron. If you can get a hold on one, a resistance soldering unit is the only way to go,so that you dont loosen the part next to the one you are soldering! [8D] <br /> Remember also. Don't paint the drawbar where it touches the tender or the engine, or the "pin" on the engine it attaches to. Its an electrical path! Just take your time. With a little care, brass steam is no harder to paint than plastic steam![:D][:D][:D][:D][:D] <br />
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