Limited Run DL44 ANH Version Blaster Kit

[Zelazny]

Here are a few photos of what I have done so far. I want to darken the Flash Hider a little more but I am out of black paint

Which paint did you use DiCatania?

 

[DiCatania]

Testors black gloss paint. After the paint dried I lightly rubbed the parts with steel wool.


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[Nils]

Can someone tell me why my scope mount gets reddish brown when I try to blue it?
Is it the quality of the steel or just me?
I apply the chemical, wait like a minute or so and then rinse in cold water. And again, and again, and again....
Any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[kokkari]

Can someone tell me why my scope mount gets reddish brown when I try to blue it?
Is it the quality of the steel or just me?
I apply the chemical, wait like a minute or so and then rinse in cold water. And again, and again, and again....
Any suggestions?
Thanks

Are you talking about oxidization?

 

[Nils]

No, Im using Birchwood Casey Perma Blue Liquid Gun Blue.

 

[cjchiu]

Isn't the mount made of pewter? Does that make a difference?

 

[kokkari]

No, Im using Birchwood Casey Perma Blue Liquid Gun Blue.

I get that. The Birchwood Casey can make it oxidize and look rusted. I was trying to understand if that's whats happening with yours?

 

[Nils]

I get that. The Birchwood Casey can make it oxidize and look rusted. I was trying to understand if that's whats happening with yours?

Oh, okay. So, it's better to paint it?

 

[kokkari]

I'm not saying painting is better, but if what indeed is happening to your scope is oxidization then I would suggest going over it with soft steel wool or a clothe and keep repeating the process to see if that helps. I know this happened to my flash hyder and I used this process of repeated application of Birchwood and steal wool and it gave me the desired effect I wanted.

 

[Nils]

The scope turned out great, but the scope mount is harder. I have tried the steel wool but with no luck. Maybe it's the Swedish weather..:lol

 

[kokkari]

Yea, it took about 50-60 applications before mine turned black. I heated it between applications also. It took a long while, but it will get there.

 

[Hostamon]

Try this: Jax PBP Pewter Patina, Black, 16 oz. Available on Amazon, etc. Rinse and repeat as required followed by 0000 steel wool. Worked like a charm on all my pewter parts.

 

[tomm1999]

I second the Jax pewter black, you can get two ounce bottles from etsy or 16 ounce from amazon. Works great, also works on brass, copper etc

 

[dmachinist]

The mounts for the SNH are a little bit higher temp than the pewter I used for the TFA kits.
these are a little softer and like most guys found out it takes quite a few applications,
just be careful with the heat!

 

[Nils]

Thanks guys!

 

[slynger]

So, with my BC Super Blue not working on the flash hider, due to a different metal - what's the next best way to give it that "used" look?

 

[PoopaPapaPalps]

So, with my BC Super Blue not working on the flash hider, due to a different metal - what's the next best way to give it that "used" look?

If you didn't get the steel kit, the flash hider won't take Super Blue; it needs Aluminium Black if you got the alu/pewter kit.

 

[slynger]

If you didn't get the steel kit, the flash hider won't take Super Blue; it needs Aluminium Black if you got the alu/pewter kit.

I know it won't take the blue. Curious as to what the best way is to apply the aluminum black?

 

[PoopaPapaPalps]

Probably the same way you applied the SB, I would guess. That's what I did with mine.

 

[DarkAcid]

So is it necessary to remove the hammer? I haven't started my build yet, but just curious.