rtropp Posted July 10, 2015 #1 Posted July 10, 2015 It seems that Blacken It will no longer be available. I was wondering what other members used and which they favor. Richard RichardMember: The Nautical Research Guild Atlanta Model Shipwrights Current build: Syren
gjdale Posted July 10, 2015 #2 Posted July 10, 2015 For Brass, try Birchwood Casey Brass Black - usually available through gunsmith type shops and very good for brass. Or you might try Jax Pewter Black - usually available through jewellery supplies shops. The latter seems to be suitable for a wider range of metals, including white metal castings. I've just started using it and have been pretty happy with it. For Copper, try Liver of Sulfur (LoS) - get the gel version. The advantage of LoS is that it can be used in situ, without straining the surrounding timber. cristikc, mtaylor, rtropp and 1 other 4 Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
hornet Posted July 10, 2015 #3 Posted July 10, 2015 Birchwood Casey is also available on EBay. rtropp, mtaylor and Canute 3 Hornet Current Build: - HMS Adder - Vanguard Models. Completed Ship Builds: OcCre - Shackleton’s Endurance (in gallery) Caldercraft - HM Bark Endeavour (in gallery) Caldercraft - HMAV Bounty (in Gallery) Caldercraft - HM Brig Supply (In Gallery) Aeropiccola - Golden Hind - Constitution Clipper Seawitch (Scientific) Corel - Victory Modeller's Shipyard - A Schooner of Port Jackson - In Gallery - Brig `Perseverance' - In Gallery - Cutter `Mermaid'- In Gallery - Sirius Longboat (bashed) - In Gallery - Sloop Norfolk - In Gallery Completed Cannon: - French 18th Century Naval Cannon - Napoleonic 12 pound field piece - English 18th Century Carronade Non Ship Builds - Sopwith Camel - Artesania Latina - Fokker DR1 - Artesania Latina
Mahuna Posted July 11, 2015 #4 Posted July 11, 2015 JAX Chemical sells a product called Pewter Black that blackens brass, copper, and solder, and has even blackened the ferrel on the paintbrush I use to apply it. http://www.jaxchemical.com/jaxshop/shopexd.asp?id=129&bc=no Canute, rtropp and mtaylor 3 Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member
hornet Posted July 11, 2015 #5 Posted July 11, 2015 JAX GREEN PATINA also does a great job when applied to copper plates - gives an authentic look for those who do not want a bright 'copper' finish on a hull. Canute, rtropp and mtaylor 3 Hornet Current Build: - HMS Adder - Vanguard Models. Completed Ship Builds: OcCre - Shackleton’s Endurance (in gallery) Caldercraft - HM Bark Endeavour (in gallery) Caldercraft - HMAV Bounty (in Gallery) Caldercraft - HM Brig Supply (In Gallery) Aeropiccola - Golden Hind - Constitution Clipper Seawitch (Scientific) Corel - Victory Modeller's Shipyard - A Schooner of Port Jackson - In Gallery - Brig `Perseverance' - In Gallery - Cutter `Mermaid'- In Gallery - Sirius Longboat (bashed) - In Gallery - Sloop Norfolk - In Gallery Completed Cannon: - French 18th Century Naval Cannon - Napoleonic 12 pound field piece - English 18th Century Carronade Non Ship Builds - Sopwith Camel - Artesania Latina - Fokker DR1 - Artesania Latina
russ Posted July 11, 2015 #6 Posted July 11, 2015 Bluejacket Shipcrafters sells a Brass Black solution that I have used for years. It seems to be very good. Russ Canute, rtropp and mtaylor 3 T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
ulrich Posted July 15, 2015 #7 Posted July 15, 2015 they (Bluejacket) also sell a Brass Browning Solution which I used on their copper plates - looks fantastic! Ulrich
Modeler12 Posted July 21, 2015 #8 Posted July 21, 2015 There is a whole discussion about this on http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/1240-another-type-of-blackening-agent-and-some-experiments/?hl=novacan#entry23428 Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . .
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