I recently purchased 2 1/350 scale ship models, Revell’s USS New Jersey and Academy’s 1/350 USS Indianapolis and I’m trying to find brass propellers for each. Anyone know if they exist and where I can purchase them?
An aftermarket company called “G Factor” offered brass propellers for several ships in 1/350 scale. They are often sold through eBay.
Another source for generic 1/350 scale brass propellers is a photoetch set made by Flagship Models: http://www.flagshipmodels.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=9
Hope this helps!
Large ships do not typically use brass propellers- only small craft like speedboats. Major ships used to use bronze- not the same as brass- but more recently mfgs going to steel. This is an area where the kit mfgs get it wrong. Do not follow their instructions calling for brass or gold color.
I do bronze by laying down a coat of copper, then a thin overcoat of brown. If I want it weathered, I do that with a wash of medium green.