refinishing mills grenades

[Darrol]

ive just refinished and distressed this no36 and thought i would show it here .
i used some french polish and some powderd humbrol metalic paint mixed in and put thru an airbrush .it compares really well with original finishes that have a copper/brassy look to the shellac.
cheers .Darrol.:tinysmile_hmm_t:

 

[spotter]

Nice job Darrol

 

[pointblank0]

Good work mate.

 

[Darrol]

thanks guys . it turned out better than i expected .
cheers. Darrol.

 

[Derek]

Darrol, can you tell me the name and type of french polish and the exact details of the powdered humbrol metalic paint you used, thanks!
Great job you did there!
Derek

 

[Darrol]

Hi Derek and thanks.I used shellac flakes dissolved in meths then before aplication i mixed it some dry and powdered humbrol enamel (depending what finish you want from gold to copper) i found that theres so many shades with a metalic look to them .i have a 23мк2 with original gold finish .when its mixed give it a shake before putting thru airbrush/touch up gun and spray a thin coat . .let it dry for 5 mins and repeat untill you have a nice deep finish .then take it back a little with fine wire wool.before you start if the mills you are restoring has a shiny raw finish . .use a bit of gun blue to give it back a bit of age.Hope this helps .Cheers.Darrol.