Two-seat vault privy in 1:16 scale

[John McGuyer]

Please excuse my ignorance but I'm trying to learn. What is Silverwood?

John

[finescalerr]

Silverwood is a chemical wood stain by Builders-In-Scale. It turns wood silver-gray whereas an alcohol and India ink solution tends to turn wood more of a gray-brown (because black particles in the solution embed themselves in the wood pores). Here in the Los Angeles area, the Original Whistle Stop carries Silverwood (although I had to wait six weeks for them to restock!). Caboose Hobbies almost certainly does, too, for online orders.

Initially I doubted Silverwood would appear much different from an India ink solution. I was wrong. It is very effective and I now have a bottle.

Russ

[Scratchman]

Marc, I used a razor saw running the side of the blade over the work piece to form the lines. Sorry for leaving that step out. 

Silver Wood Stain
Google C. C.Crow and click on Builders in Scale  under General Modeling Supplies. The stuff is new to me.

[John McGuyer]

Thank you, thank you. Sounds like many of us are learning. I shall order some of the stuff. When I call, are there any other stains i should include in my order?

John

[Don Railton]

Is Silverwood similar to "Weather-It" sold by A-West?

Don

http://public.fotki.com/DonRailton/lobster-wharf/

[Scratchman]

Don, I don't know if its the same . What did you used on your  lobster-wharf for the weathered wood it looks good.

Gordon Birrell

[Don Railton]

Gordon - I used "Weather-It" on all of the wood, including buildings that were later partially painted with acrylics.  From the descriptions of Silverwood on the forum, it sounds similar.

Don

http://public.fotki.com/DonRailton/lobster-wharf/

[marc_reusser]

From my experience, the main difference is that siverwood stain can be built up to a mauch darker finfish than the "Weather-It".  It also seems to have a very slightly brown-grey tint as it builds up, compared to the "Weather-it"...which in my experience tended to be more light silvery grey. The chemical basis/makeup is also different.


Marc

[Scratchman]

Here's 5 photos of my second privy.











Gordon Birrell

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318580@N00/

[finescalerr]

Nice work, Gordon. I almost have to hold my nose! -- Russ

[Franck Tavernier]

Awesome Gordon, as usual!

Franck

[ak-milw]

Very, very nice!!
The only thing missing IS the smell.

[Ray Dunakin]

Nice work! What is this "Mr. Surfacer" product, and where can I get it? Also, is it something that would be suitable for outdoor use?

[Scratchman]

Ray, If you google Mr. Surfacer you will fine a lot of info on this product.It is used buy the plastic modelers.

Gordon Birrell 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318580@N00/

[RoughboyModelworks]

Mighty fine crapper Gordon. Looks good enough to put out behind the house 

Paul