I normally paint and build military models, however I have brought a load of wooden BRIO train set of Thomas the Tank engine for my son's train set. I need to touch up some of the paint and would like to match the shades as close as possible. Are there any paints specifically for Thomas the Tank engine and Co? Failing this could people suggest a close match for the colours in Humbrol, Tamiya or similar. Ideally Gloss and must be child safe non-toxic.

Many thanks.

A bright blue for Gordon and Thomas
A bright red for Gordon's stripes (missing on his engine)
A bright red for James
A light flat grey for the top of Clarabel & Annie carriages.

Paul.

ello, i would suggest vallejo as they are i belive non toxic?
tamiya acrylic and humbrol enamel arent a good idea!

I would use a white gloss paint and then buy the pigments to add to it to get the desired colour, remember to stop adding pigment when the colour is slightly lighter than you want.

I would go to a "big box store" or a local paint shop to have the paint color matched. You can go with water based acrylic paints that are non toxic.

There used to be a series of gloss enamel paints available just for childrens toys, furniture, rooms, etc. I would try your local paint store.(In a past life I used to make wooden toys)
capnjock

Yeah, my main concern was whether or not the paint is safe and non-toxic. I've heard about lacquer paint that seems to be used commonly for toys as apposed to enamel for example.

I saw this website based in England that looks good, they do a "Sky Blue" that looks good for the Thomas the Tank Engine, "Red" for James and "Light Grey" for the carriages, although the smallet they do is 225mL pots.

"Bright Colour range paints are blended from high quality acrylic polymers which can be used for both interior and exterior applications. The pigments used are non-toxic, light fast and produce a high opacity finish. On non porous surfaces the sheen and colour can be enhanced by using a primer coat or sealer. Available in gloss, semi-gloss and matt enamel finishes. As with all Spectral coatings products, when dry they conform to BS5665-EN 71/3 Toy Safety Regulations 1995- a certificate is available upon request".

http://www.spectralcoatings.co.uk

Looks like you found some good stuff! Enjoy!
capnjock

Typical modeler Anyone else out there would just see things in primary colors

That paint range you found seems to be ideal - personally, i'd go for that. Looks like a fun project

make sure you get some good stains round the smoke stack. Bet they'll look more chipped / weathered when you've finished than they do now