Post by zeke on Jul 10, 2012 18:42:43 GMT -5
Hey everyone. So, heres the story:
My grandfather served in the United States Marine Corps for 25+ years as a tanker, and later an accountant. Now, back in the day, my Grandpa received a special lighter from his commanding officer, and it was his prized possession. Long story short, one of his daughters lost the gun barrel (it was a screw on), and threw it in a box assuming it was trash.
Fast forward 30 years.
While cleaning out their house, my mother found the tank lighter, not in so pristine condition. Long story short, she wanted to restore it and give it to my grandpa for his 80th birthday. I gladly volunteered to help fix it. My problem is that I pretty much, for lack of a better word, suck at mixing paints and weathering. If anyone could identify the best colors or weathering methods to match the bronze fade, I would greatly appreciate any and all help.
Cheers,
Zeke
My grandfather served in the United States Marine Corps for 25+ years as a tanker, and later an accountant. Now, back in the day, my Grandpa received a special lighter from his commanding officer, and it was his prized possession. Long story short, one of his daughters lost the gun barrel (it was a screw on), and threw it in a box assuming it was trash.
Fast forward 30 years.
While cleaning out their house, my mother found the tank lighter, not in so pristine condition. Long story short, she wanted to restore it and give it to my grandpa for his 80th birthday. I gladly volunteered to help fix it. My problem is that I pretty much, for lack of a better word, suck at mixing paints and weathering. If anyone could identify the best colors or weathering methods to match the bronze fade, I would greatly appreciate any and all help.
Cheers,
Zeke
