mikiek Posted June 12, 2016 #1 Posted June 12, 2016 I've just had my first experience with photo etched parts. I'm trying to use some 3mm rigging hooks at the ends of my tackles for some carronades. They look great, but the slightest load on them will tear them. I have to wonder if they will hold up at all if I used them for general rigging. Is there any way to strengthen these parts? If it was wood I would probably put some thin CA over them. Canute 1 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo
mikiek Posted June 12, 2016 Author #2 Posted June 12, 2016 May have just answered my own question. The hooks I have are some sort of plastic. Is photo etched brass any stronger? Canute 1 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo
mtaylor Posted June 12, 2016 #3 Posted June 12, 2016 Mike, Yes, they are. Canute 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
mikiek Posted June 12, 2016 Author #4 Posted June 12, 2016 That's good to hear Mark. I've ordered some and will try them out. Can they be blackened like any other brass part? Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo
mtaylor Posted June 12, 2016 #5 Posted June 12, 2016 Yes... they should blacken like any other brass item. CaptainSteve and Canute 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
mikiek Posted June 12, 2016 Author #6 Posted June 12, 2016 So now it is simply Hurry up and wait (for the order) CaptainSteve, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo
wefalck Posted June 14, 2016 #7 Posted June 14, 2016 Make sure that all photo-resist has been removed before trying to blacken etched parts. A solvent, such as acetone, should do the work. On the topic of 'beefing up': I am only moderately fond of etched parts, when it comes to represent someting that in reality would have been cast or forged, particularly at larger scales. The parts just look to flat, even though their outline might be correct and quite detailed. In your case I would perhaps tin them thickly with a soldering iron. However, then you will have problems with the blackening and may have to resort to painting. CaptainSteve, Canute, allanyed and 1 other 4 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux
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