Sierra West Scale Models - Logging and Tractor Repair Shed

[postalkarl]

Hi Next CEO:

Very nicely done. I love the paint job and weathering.

Karl

[donatode]

Martin,
Thanks for the link.  I looked at the photos and followed the process and I understand what needs to be done.  I still need to know what you used as the etchant.  Do you purchase as is or is it something you mix up yourself and if so, what is the recipe?


Thanks for all your help.

[martin.ojaste]

I got mine locally here (http://www.sayal.com/STORE/View_SPEC.asp?SKU=70106).


It's a Printed Circuit board copper etchant. It is Ferric Chloride solution. Used to be available at RadioShack, but I don't know if they still exist.


Marty

[nextceo]

Thanks Karl. BTW, were you at the Expo this past weekend? I saw a lot of Karl's but didn't know if one of them was you...

Alan

[Vilius]

The list of patina recipes for adventurous modelers.

http://www.sciencecompany.com/Do-It-Yourself-Patina-Formulas-W12C672.aspx

It says for brass, bronze and copper but some of them may work on corrugated aluminum.

Vilius

[nextceo]

Thanks Vilius,

   Hope I don't kill myself tying to use some of the "recipes" you posted...

Alan

[Slim Jerkins]

After having a chance to talk with Ken Karns and Joel Freedman at this weekends Expo, I decided to take a run at using Etchant to weather my roofing panels.

Here are the steps I followed:
Put on Rubber Gloves and Shop glasses. I did this process in my basement.

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Nice work Alan! Good seeing you and everyone else at the Expo.

Etched corrugated panels make for some neat fences too.

Just wanted to add that someone new to this might want to start with one or two panels to get the hang of it before doing more panels at a time. I used a small shallow tray when doing mine and it didn't hold a large amount of etchant. The panels would sit for a while and then suddenly start sizzling away. The reaction really goes to town once the shiny coating gets eaten through. As more panels get treated, the etchant starts to get "tired" and it takes a little longer for the sizzling to occur - and the sizzling slows down a bit too. I notice this after about the third batch I think. Again, it was a small shallow tray. If you're working with a bigger amount of solution it would probably stay potent longer.

-slim

[donatode]

I got mine locally here (http://www.sayal.com/STORE/View_SPEC.asp?SKU=70106).


It's a Printed Circuit board copper etchant. It is Ferric Chloride solution. Used to be available at RadioShack, but I don't know if they still exist.


Marty

Thanks Marty.  Just ordered a bottle from Amazon.

[nextceo]

Hey Slim,

   Good to see you at the Expo. Yeah, I used your Flux Pen you sold me...works awesome. I just installed the Arc Welding Simulator last night. Is there some type of timing device I can get from you so the arc welding effect isn't constantly running? I would like it to flash Blue/White for 30 secs or so and then stop for a few minutes before it fires up again...

Please let me know...

Alan

[nextceo]

Figured since its been a while, I'd post an update of my build. Since my last post, I added lights to the Main Building, hand laid the track with spikes from Fast Tracks and added some scenery. Next step is to start detailing the outside of the Main Building...

Alan

[ollevon]

Looks great, Alan
  Sam

[nextceo]

Hey Sam,

  Thanks! What are you working on currently?

Alan

[UP Fan]

Beautiful job Alan.  Just the right amount of "junk" detail.  Very nice weathering.

[ollevon]

Hey Sam,

  Thanks! What are you working on currently?

Alan

Alan,  I been working on this corner of my layout. going to add large city buildings. with track going under the city.
  Sam

[ACL1504]

Alan,

Beautiful job Alan, looks great.

Tom