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Adam Wright

September 05, 2008 10:49PM

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According to J. David Conrad's paper on "Displayed Locomotives" 34.5 years ago:

For a graphite colored smoke box, mix 1 part number 2 flake graphite with 5 parts boiled linseed oil. This must be painted on by hand.

http://members.aol.com/belpaire/steamcm.htm

This is about the formula we've used at the Huckleberry RR. If you accidentally make it thicker than you like, add a little diesel fuel to thin it. The consistency should be thicker than most paints, not pastey, and should probably not make a sloshing sound if agitating it in an open container (like a can or cup).

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