Tradition Skills at a premium
Written by Teemu Virtanen   
Sunday, 21 February 2010 15:48
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Old-time tradition of the skills are at a premium when the Jokioinen Museum railway rehabilitated the old railway rolling stock. Currently under construction in the Hyvinkää-Karkkila railway passenger coach of the third category deals with painted oak reminiscent.

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Karkkila wagon surfaces are painted by PTJ Koskinen, who is thoroughly familiar with the old-fashioned working practices. The traditional paint mix several ingredients, which include natural pigments, vinegar and beer. Disseminated to a range of paint and brushes, which spread to achieve the desired simulating a parquet panel. Finally, the surface is protected by varnish.


 



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