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There are several parts of my ship's accessories that are made of metal (I'm not sure exactly what type of metal, but they're bronze in color), and I'd like to paint them so they look like wood.

 

I'd appreciate it if someone could suggest a specific color that would accomplish this. If it matters, I've been using acrylic paints for the rest of the ship.

First build: US Ranger - Corel

 

Second build: HMS Beagle - OcCre

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Just my two cents...

I usually use a blend of colors to achieve the look I want.

It depends on what the piece was actually made from but also on personal preference.

I have enough different colors that I can blend to get virtually any shade of brown that I want.

Lyle

"The only thing that stays the same is the constant state of change"

 

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Scott Miller's Sea of Galilee Boat https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29007-sea-of-galilee-boat-by-se-miller-120-scale-lylek1/

 

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Waiting for dry-dock space:

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20 minutes ago, LyleK1 said:

Just my two cents...

I usually use a blend of colors to achieve the look I want.

It depends on what the piece was actually made from but also on personal preference.

I have enough different colors that I can blend to get virtually any shade of brown that I want.

 

Thanks, but at the moment I just have what came with the kit: a primer, two types of black, white, and clear satin.

 

So I'm in the early stages of building up my paint stock! 🙂

First build: US Ranger - Corel

 

Second build: HMS Beagle - OcCre

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3 minutes ago, Capella said:

So I'm in the early stages of building up my paint stock! 🙂

I use Vallejo paints.

Buying a small starter kit is not too much money and gives you many options.

There are other good paint options with similar choices.

I find paint bronze or metal pieces to be problematic because the paint is easily scrapped off when working with or around it... I've not tried etching primer and that may prevent that from happening.

Also, depending on what you're looking to achieve, I found that blackening can get the colors you're looking for too.

Lyle

"The only thing that stays the same is the constant state of change"

 

Completed Builds:

Occre HMS Terror - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2065-hms-terror-occre/

NRG Half Hull Project - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23546-half-hull-project-by-lylek1-nrg/

1:130 1847 Harvey - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2125-1847-baltimore-clipper-harvey-1130-scale/

Scott Miller's Sea of Galilee Boat https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29007-sea-of-galilee-boat-by-se-miller-120-scale-lylek1/

 

In progress:

Artesania Latina HMS Bounty - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/26817-hms-bounty-by-lylek1-artesania-latina-148-scale/

 

Waiting for dry-dock space:

Model Shipways - USS Constitution

Master Korbel - Cannon Jolle 1801

A Scratch build -TBD

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3 hours ago, Capella said:

 

I assume you don't mean to paint it black. 😉

 

What, exactly is "blackening"?

 

Thanks!

Google Birchwood Casey.  They do assorted blackening chemicals for metals including brass.  Basically, it's a process that changes the surface color of the metal.  I'm not sure of the chemistry involved though.

Mark
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I use Jax Pewter Black.

Good stuff!

Lyle

"The only thing that stays the same is the constant state of change"

 

Completed Builds:

Occre HMS Terror - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2065-hms-terror-occre/

NRG Half Hull Project - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23546-half-hull-project-by-lylek1-nrg/

1:130 1847 Harvey - https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2125-1847-baltimore-clipper-harvey-1130-scale/

Scott Miller's Sea of Galilee Boat https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29007-sea-of-galilee-boat-by-se-miller-120-scale-lylek1/

 

In progress:

Artesania Latina HMS Bounty - https://modelshipworld.com/topic/26817-hms-bounty-by-lylek1-artesania-latina-148-scale/

 

Waiting for dry-dock space:

Model Shipways - USS Constitution

Master Korbel - Cannon Jolle 1801

A Scratch build -TBD

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1 hour ago, allanyed said:

To which parts are you specifically referring?

Allan

 

So, I'm working on this ship, the Ranger Revenue Cutter by Corel (my first wood model ship). The post's main picture shows the parts that I want to paint brown: the base for the cannon, the "cross bars" for the anchors, and the oars. They are all made out of metal.

 

But the question is moot now, as I purchased a brown acrylic this evening and it worked well for me.

 

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First build: US Ranger - Corel

 

Second build: HMS Beagle - OcCre

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