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Pete, Chris - glad that's of use. It's quite easy to do and fairly quick on CI not quite so on steel. On 'brass' of course it's a doddle. Just as a matter of interest you can get an even more defined effect by using an engraverThis was the eccentric strap from the Waller engine. The central steel part is just protectionAs finished - the bright shine can be reduced by a thin layer of brown enamel paint well thinned to a water like consistencyAs here on the Double DiagonalThe idea is not new nor mine. I was first told about it by an exhibitor at an ME Exhibition. A superb model engineer and very nice person indeed to converse with I think his name was Ron Jervis - he made some exceptional steam powered vehicles/carriages. I noticed this effect on a beam engine driven sugar mill he had made and asked him about it. I believe I read somewhere he lived to be a centenarian and was modelling almost to the end.The garden is far to wet to do anything on tomorrow aw dammit it's in the warm again I guess Life can be so difficult at times you know Regards - Ramon
Jim - I know exactly what you mean but regrettably in the last few weeks I have lost two good modelling friends to the dreaded Big C that serves only too well to remind that what's left is finite. I just make the best of what I have and try not to look too far ahead these days - that said I was once told by a doctor on my yearly diving medical and I quote - "You are a very fit man Mr Wilson, you'll live to be 99" Yes really! I remember saying that I would hold him to that Of course I was in my thirties at the time Living to that age is one thing but being able to do something practical with the time is of course another matter. I have many things I would like to do but have become very realistic in knowing that most are unlikely to be achieved Regards - Ramon
Quote from: crueby on April 10, 2016, 02:38:23 AMJust tried your texturing technique on some brass and steel scraps, using my proxxon rotary tool and a small ball end bur - looks fantastic! With a medium speed and a tapping motion, it gives a great random pattern. Also tried a little wash of thinned paint like you suggest, gives it a nice depth.Thanks for the great tips!! Pics? Hey Dave! Aren't you asking too.?
Just tried your texturing technique on some brass and steel scraps, using my proxxon rotary tool and a small ball end bur - looks fantastic! With a medium speed and a tapping motion, it gives a great random pattern. Also tried a little wash of thinned paint like you suggest, gives it a nice depth.Thanks for the great tips!!
Quote from: zeeprogrammer on April 10, 2016, 03:03:51 AMQuote from: crueby on April 10, 2016, 02:38:23 AMJust tried your texturing technique on some brass and steel scraps, using my proxxon rotary tool and a small ball end bur - looks fantastic! With a medium speed and a tapping motion, it gives a great random pattern. Also tried a little wash of thinned paint like you suggest, gives it a nice depth.Thanks for the great tips!! Pics? Hey Dave! Aren't you asking too.?What can I say; I'm trying to catch up on the last couple days of posts. Seems like every spring I have lots of plans and then I get slammed with work. Pictures? yes they would be nice; anything to help the rest of us learn.Dave
Just tried your texturing technique on some brass and steel scraps,...............
Glad to hear someone gained something