Latest Acquisitions (2022)

[BattleshipBob]

I get that Bob, I just wondered what it was actually supposed to do to it?

Bit of a experiment Tim, believe it stains the PE so if it chips you do not get that bright metal look

[Guest]

IIRC, it chemically blackens (or browns) the brass.

[Tim Marlow]

Bit of a experiment Tim, believe it stains the PE so if it chips you do not get that bright metal look

IIRC, it chemically blackens (or browns) the brass.

Ah, right…..it’s gun blue…….Birchwood Casey was what we used before dedicated model stuff was available, still got some somewhere Just for info, you’ll need to degrease the brass before you use it, or the brass can go a bit spotty……..just a wash with meths and a soft brush will do it.

[Neil Merryweather]

One of my purchases from SMW22 from RDG miniatures; 1/6th Drummer 33rd regiment 1815

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It’s a big bust and heavy !

Ooh that's good. Saw it over on planet figure. You do like your big lumps of resin don't you?

[BattleshipBob]

Ah, right…..it’s gun blue…….Birchwood Casey was what we used before dedicated model stuff was available, still got some somewhere Just for info, you’ll need to degrease the brass before you use it, or the brass can go a bit spotty……..just a wash with meths and a soft brush will do it.

Will rubbing alcohol or IPA do Tim? Thanks for the info

[Guest]

gun blue

That’s the term I couldn’t think of yesterday … Not something available just anywhere in the world, though, so the stuff aimed at modellers can be the easier one to get. (Earlier this year, when I built my first set of Friulmodel tracks, I looked up how to “rust” them easily, and found people recommending gun blue, but I ended up buying a bottle from Mig instead after all.)

[Tim Marlow]

Will rubbing alcohol or IPA do Tim? Thanks for the info

Yes, anything that dissolves grease will do it Bob.

[Neil Merryweather]

It was my birthday yesterday and I bagged this lot from the family :hungry:

The PT boat crew are for my long planned D-day project and the book is self-explanatory



SWMBO has agreed I can display some of my work in the house...

[Tim Marlow]

That’s the term I couldn’t think of yesterday … Not something available just anywhere in the world, though, so the stuff aimed at modellers can be the easier one to get. (Earlier this year, when I built my first set of Friulmodel tracks, I looked up how to “rust” them easily, and found people recommending gun blue, but I ended up buying a bottle from Mig instead after all.)

https://jaxchemical.com/shop/jax-pewter-black/

Something like this should be easy to get Jakko….no firearms connotations :tongue-out3: Failing that, buy some selenium dioxide and make your own LOL.

[Airborne01]

Will rubbing alcohol or IPA do Tim? Thanks for the info

White vinegar is what I use for degreasing PE , works well and is cheap!
Steve

[boatman]

Hi all

So although I bought nothing at Telford, I did win this on eBay on Friday night and it arrived today, so very good service.

However, it was bought with some birthday money I had been given and as that's not for another few weeks, I can't officially do the big reveal until then, so you just have to wait to see what it is! :smiling5:

ATB

Andrew

WOT WOT WOT............ Andrew you cant make us wait wks to find out what it is cant you open it up just a little bit so
we can see an nobody else need know lol
chrisb

[Tim Marlow]

White vinegar is what I use for degreasing PE , works well and is cheap!
Steve

More of a surface etchant than a degreaser Steve……cheaper than etching primer though :thumb2: Washing soda works as well……

[Tim Marlow]

Decided to go to a new shop today. Went to the Scale Model Shed (not to be confused with our home) to have a look. It’s a new bricks and mortar store off of the A303 near Ilminster in Ilford business park. I had a good look around, and was even given a cup of coffee
I had some birthday tokens, so bought a couple of kits…..unusual for me……

Always fancied a Katy…….

And….this was Oohhh, shiney…………
Also bought a couple of items to try them out…..


Hoping the putty is like the unobtainium Tamiya putty….
The primer Surfacer is because I’m running out of Alclad grey and still can’t get on with acrylic primers on kit builds…..
The Citadel paint is from the “contrast” range, which I’ve yet to try…..it’s a bit like a thick wash apparently, colouring and shading an object over an appropriate primer undercoat……and I’ve got some figures coming up that I want to try yellow shades on, so let’s see what happens…..

[AlanG]

The Jagdpanther is meant to be a really good kit. It's already on my 'defo buy' list

[BattleshipBob]

White vinegar is what I use for degreasing PE , works well and is cheap!
Steve

And after can be used on your chips!!