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4 Scale · 11-29-2021, 12:56 PM

Gortz and Sturgess says the original fill material was wax.

I find highlight material helpful for dressing up a shooter. It distracts from imperfections; the rougher the shooter the more it helps. For collectibles I don't use highlights.

Eugen · 12-05-2021, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 4 Scale

Gortz and Sturgess says the original fill material was wax.

Wax!? I didn't know that. Interesting.

schutzen-jager · 12-06-2021, 07:13 AM

welcome aboard =

i use Craft Decor chalk writers - available at Dollar Tree stores - some people shy away from filled markings - these can easily be removed with plain water after pictures -

Proofed · 12-06-2021, 09:38 AM

I have found that if you are trying to photograph small details or marks sometimes they come out better if you back out a little with the camera/phone and use the zoom function to zero in on the desired spot, it works pretty well most of the time. try to prop your hands up or rest the camera to hold it steady while zoomed

Proofed · 12-06-2021, 10:02 AM

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1912 erfort

Proofed · 12-06-2021, 10:33 AM

This sight is on a 1912 Erfurt luger. in 1913 the hold open was added and acceptance marked at the location. At the same time the front sight was changed from a 100 to a 50. The witness mark can be seen that locates the blade on the right side. There is also an acceptance stamp from the Erfurt armory (that did the modifications as mandated). It is to the left of the blade and not very visible it would have been a good candidate for highlighting before photographing.
If I do this I use a grease marker made to write on glass it comes off very easily and doesn't damage anything.

12-06-2021, 09:38 AM	#4
Proofed User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Pa. Posts: 157 Thanks: 534 Thanked 338 Times in 90 Posts	picture taking I have found that if you are trying to photograph small details or marks sometimes they come out better if you back out a little with the camera/phone and use the zoom function to zero in on the desired spot, it works pretty well most of the time. try to prop your hands up or rest the camera to hold it steady while zoomed

12-06-2021, 10:33 AM	#6
Proofed User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Pa. Posts: 157 Thanks: 534 Thanked 338 Times in 90 Posts	sight pic This sight is on a 1912 Erfurt luger. in 1913 the hold open was added and acceptance marked at the location. At the same time the front sight was changed from a 100 to a 50. The witness mark can be seen that locates the blade on the right side. There is also an acceptance stamp from the Erfurt armory (that did the modifications as mandated). It is to the left of the blade and not very visible it would have been a good candidate for highlighting before photographing. If I do this I use a grease marker made to write on glass it comes off very easily and doesn't damage anything.

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11-29-2021, 12:56 PM	#1
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 491 Times in 251 Posts	Gortz and Sturgess says the original fill material was wax. I find highlight material helpful for dressing up a shooter. It distracts from imperfections; the rougher the shooter the more it helps. For collectibles I don't use highlights.