tired old eyes needs help

birdhunter · 02-13-2005, 09:01 AM

I got my first luger and am having a real hard time looking at the proof marks I just cant see them. I was looking at some of the pics posted and the proof marks are in white on the guns. Now I could see that but how did the picture taker get them white. I was thinking of a white crayon but wanted to ask before doing something that might harm the finish of the gun.
If the weather will ever clear up and I can go outside I will take some pics of my new 1917 Erfurt to share.
Thanks
Kenny

Ron Smith · 02-13-2005, 09:18 AM

Kenny,
Use white "Laquer Stick". It's availble on-line from Brownells for about $7. One stick will last forever. White crayon won't harm the finish, but may not adhere to the marks.

Ron

birdhunter · 02-13-2005, 10:00 AM

thanks for the info I will make up an order and get me a stick with it.

Edward Tinker · 02-13-2005, 11:30 AM

I usually scan in side proofs with my scanner in a high resolution, then blow it up on the monitor.

And, I moved this thread, if not directly with a subject, it is usually better in the discussions area...

Ed

Herb · 02-13-2005, 12:43 PM

Birdhunter, I like to use the gold highlighting, I think it adds just a little more class than the white. I use a marking pen that can be found at most any good stationary store under the name of Pilot or Sanford. Not having used the Brownells stick I can't really compare the ease of use with it but I like the outcome.
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/simson.jpg

02-13-2005, 09:01 AM	#1
birdhunter User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lufkin TX Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	tired old eyes needs help I got my first luger and am having a real hard time looking at the proof marks I just cant see them. I was looking at some of the pics posted and the proof marks are in white on the guns. Now I could see that but how did the picture taker get them white. I was thinking of a white crayon but wanted to ask before doing something that might harm the finish of the gun. If the weather will ever clear up and I can go outside I will take some pics of my new 1917 Erfurt to share. Thanks Kenny

02-13-2005, 09:18 AM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Kenny, Use white "Laquer Stick". It's availble on-line from Brownells for about $7. One stick will last forever. White crayon won't harm the finish, but may not adhere to the marks. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

02-13-2005, 12:43 PM	#5
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Birdhunter, I like to use the gold highlighting, I think it adds just a little more class than the white. I use a marking pen that can be found at most any good stationary store under the name of Pilot or Sanford. Not having used the Brownells stick I can't really compare the ease of use with it but I like the outcome. http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/simson.jpg __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

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02-13-2005, 10:00 AM	#3
birdhunter User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lufkin TX Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for the info I will make up an order and get me a stick with it.

02-13-2005, 11:30 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	I usually scan in side proofs with my scanner in a high resolution, then blow it up on the monitor. And, I moved this thread, if not directly with a subject, it is usually better in the discussions area... Ed