Scalecoat Model Railroad Paint, Railroad Colors & Finishing Supplies
Shop Scalecoat model railroad paint at Train Supply for professional-quality railroad colors, primers, thinners, clear finishes, paint removers, decal solutions, and finishing supplies for model trains. For generations, Scalecoat has been a trusted name among model railroaders painting and restoring HO, N, O, S, and large scale locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, cabooses, structures, brass models, and plastic rolling stock.
The Scalecoat paint system includes two primary lines developed for different modeling applications. Scalecoat I is a solvent-based model paint formulated primarily for brass and metal model trains, while Scalecoat II is formulated for plastic and styrene model trains. Both lines are known for smooth application, excellent leveling, durable finishes, and the railroad-specific colors that have made Scalecoat a favorite of serious model railroad painters.
Scalecoat I Paint for Brass & Metal Model Trains
Painting a brass locomotive, metal passenger car, die-cast model, or other metal railroad equipment? Shop Scalecoat I paint for brass and metal models. Scalecoat I is designed around the needs of metal model railroad equipment and is an excellent choice for brass locomotive restoration, custom paint schemes, passenger equipment, rolling stock, and other detailed metal models.
Scalecoat II Paint for Plastic Model Trains
For plastic locomotive shells, freight cars, passenger cars, structures, and other styrene models, explore Scalecoat II paint for plastic model trains. Scalecoat II provides model railroaders with a solvent-based paint system developed specifically for compatible plastic surfaces while providing the smooth finish and coverage needed for detailed railroad models.
Authentic Model Railroad Paint Colors
Scalecoat is especially well known for its extensive selection of railroad paint colors. The range includes basic modeling colors along with colors inspired by prototype railroads and equipment, making Scalecoat an excellent choice for locomotive repainting, freight car projects, passenger equipment, restoration work, custom models, and railroad-specific paint schemes.
Whether you're searching for locomotive black, boxcar red, oxide red, Tuscan, railroad blues, greens, yellows, grays, metallic colors, primers, or clear finishes, browse the Scalecoat collection at Train Supply to find paint and finishing products for your next model railroad project.
Scalecoat Thinner, Clear Coats, Primers & Finishing Products
A great paint job requires more than color. Train Supply carries Scalecoat products for multiple stages of the painting and finishing process, including Scalecoat thinner, primers, gloss and other clear finishes, sanding sealer, paint remover, decal solutions, and related finishing supplies.
Using the appropriate thinner helps achieve the spray consistency and flow needed for airbrushing Scalecoat paint. Clear finishes can also be used as part of the decal and final finishing process to create the appearance required for a particular model. For additional technical information, visit Scalecoat's Scalecoat I vs. Scalecoat II guide and official Scalecoat website.
Scalecoat Paint for Airbrushing Model Trains
Scalecoat's smooth flow and leveling characteristics make it especially useful for airbrushing model trains. From a complete locomotive repaint to matching rolling stock, refinishing a brass model, painting a structure, or completing a custom railroad project, Scalecoat provides a durable solvent-based paint system designed with scale modeling in mind.
Shop Scalecoat Paint at Train Supply
Browse our complete selection of Scalecoat model train paint and finishing supplies above. Train Supply carries both Scalecoat I and Scalecoat II railroad paints along with the primers, thinners, clear coats, paint removers, and finishing products needed to take a model from surface preparation through its final finish.
Scalecoat colors are produced in batches, so availability can change as colors are manufactured and restocked. If the railroad color or Scalecoat product you need is currently unavailable, check back as additional paint returns to inventory.
Scalecoat Model Railroad Paint FAQ
What is the difference between Scalecoat I and Scalecoat II?
Scalecoat I is primarily formulated for brass and metal models. Scalecoat II is formulated for plastic and styrene models. Choosing the appropriate paint system for your model's surface is an important part of achieving the desired finish.
Can Scalecoat paint be airbrushed?
Yes. Scalecoat is widely used for airbrushing model locomotives, rolling stock, structures, and other scale models. Use the appropriate Scalecoat thinner and follow the manufacturer's current application recommendations.
Is Scalecoat paint only for model trains?
Scalecoat has a long history in model railroading, but its paints and finishing products can also be useful for compatible scale modeling projects requiring durable, smooth solvent-based finishes.
Which Scalecoat paint should I use on a brass locomotive?
Scalecoat I is the paint system primarily intended for brass and metal models.
Which Scalecoat paint should I use on a plastic locomotive?
Scalecoat II is formulated for plastic and styrene models and is generally the appropriate Scalecoat system for plastic locomotive shells and rolling stock.
Does Train Supply carry Scalecoat railroad colors?
Yes. Train Supply carries a growing selection of Scalecoat I and Scalecoat II railroad colors along with primers, thinners, clear finishes, paint removers, and other Scalecoat finishing products.
