Simulating polished cylinder head covers - suggestions?

[Ed Kapuscinski]

One quick thought, what about a fine tip silver marker? I have a silver paint marker that does great coverage wise.

[MK]

User the oil based paint Sharpie instead of the alcohol one.

[StarCruiser]

[peteski]

Thanks for the encouragement - and the Proof of Concept.   OK, I'll give it a try

Ok, I put it back together but I have to admit that it was more painful than the disassembly.  It took few tries. I had to turn the freely spinning drivers to get one side's piston rod and crosshead partially seated in the cylinder assy., then address the other side, while making sure that the valve gear parts are properly oriented and settled in the openings in the upper part of the cylinder.  If you get stuck, you can always send the model to me for reassembly (since I convinced you to take it apart in the first place). I'll pay for shipping. 

[nickelplate759]

Ok, I put it back together but I have to admit that it was more painful than the disassembly.  It took few tries. I had to turn the freely spinning drivers to get one side's piston rod and crosshead partially seated in the cylinder assy., then address the other side, while making sure that the valve gear parts are properly oriented and settled in the openings in the upper part of the cylinder.  If you get stuck, you can always send the model to me for reassembly (since I convinced you to take it apart in the first place). I'll pay for shipping. 

That doesn't sound too scary - about what I would have expected after looking at your picture.   What worried me (there's that family trait again!) was the thought that I would have to open up the drive train (drivers & gears) and/or remove the rods completely - that part of this loco is a beast to work on.   Now I just have to decide on paint or foil (and find some foil if that's the way I choose).

[peteski]

George, I can send you a strip of Chrome BMF (enough for practicing). PM me your address.