tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post3944799009165505588..comments2024-03-26T11:47:07.063+00:00Comments on BigLee's 'Miniature Adventures': Reprise: Lead Rot, Myth or RealityBigLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00960213980906190335noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post-19438639391884032012022-11-19T11:38:57.423+00:002022-11-19T11:38:57.423+00:00I've not really encountered the problem at all...I've not really encountered the problem at all in modern metal figures and only have a handful of really old lead figures still in my collection. However I think so long as the figure is properly sealed and kept in a moisture free environment it should be ok. That means sealing the underside of the base as well as the figure before mounting it. I expect enamels or oil based paints make a very effective seal, so long as they are not chipped or damaged. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment and I hope that was helpful. 🙂BigLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960213980906190335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post-59462184599480591372022-11-16T19:44:21.863+00:002022-11-16T19:44:21.863+00:00I was wondering the same thing about wooden bases....I was wondering the same thing about wooden bases....mdf usually has a lot of chemical additives. I was intending to have a number of models mounted on hardwood mounts for display, now not so sure - and I'd love to have some more information on what the real dangers are.<br />Most figures up to the eighties were painted with enamels, and I have a couple of old prussians over 100 years old painted with a similar oil-based paint of some kind and they're fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post-73060203983124713742011-09-03T16:56:50.652+01:002011-09-03T16:56:50.652+01:00Brilliant article.
I use bleach to neutralize any ...Brilliant article.<br />I use bleach to neutralize any acids present - is this worth while?<br />I had a whole tray of hobgoblins get lead rot from a citrus air spray I was using. Crumbled to dust. Very sad.<br /><br />Another thing that worries me is using MDF bases. Do they emit acetic acid? Will a layer of superglue Then a spray of gloss varnish Be enough to protect the underside of an integral base?<br />Excuse the weird caps- using an iPhone.<br />Thanks again!Delaney Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12648233464982438742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post-61456545560877692482011-09-01T23:16:09.152+01:002011-09-01T23:16:09.152+01:00Very useful post and as definitive as I've eve...Very useful post and as definitive as I've ever seen. <br /><br />There likely are some chemicals in different glues, besides in paints and the metal mix itself, all of which will be trade secrets of the various manufacturers and we'll never know it all.<br /><br />Another solution good for the industry is to buy more, new ones, although that does not help with the nostalgia of the old beloved figures. <br /><br />I have heard of something like this process being possible with plastics too, but haven't seen it on some very old ones.mekelnborghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269195057608159822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post-70561163435229570552011-09-01T12:18:55.788+01:002011-09-01T12:18:55.788+01:00I have never painted the underside of my miniature...I have never painted the underside of my miniatures, and wonder if I have consigned them to a corrosive grave?<br /><br />My only hope is that I die before my models do.Chris from Model Dadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000865064102048121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post-86626988286024902192011-08-31T22:54:54.506+01:002011-08-31T22:54:54.506+01:00Fascinating and scary. I'd never heard of this...Fascinating and scary. I'd never heard of this before. Makes sense though.Chris C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08655640273250716377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post-66213278415376304112011-08-31T20:52:01.264+01:002011-08-31T20:52:01.264+01:00If you look at this photo: http://1.bp.blogspot.co...If you look at this photo: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9N7LA-10pYg/SNj7rH-qdtI/AAAAAAAAALs/CrFFW8AEdlY/s1600-h/French_AWI_005.JPG you can see some lead rot on the sword near the hilt and under the arm. I've since repaired and re-overcoated this figure to stop the rot.<br /><br />AJAJ (Allan) Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487872439441907245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post-32099489856044535292011-08-31T20:50:24.172+01:002011-08-31T20:50:24.172+01:00Lead rot is real. It can effect different lead all...Lead rot is real. It can effect different lead alloys differently. I've had particularly bad results with old Falcon (US) made by Jim Parcella in MA. I've had many of his figures rot. I'm thinking the particular mix of tin, antimony, and other non-lead metals added to the problem.<br /><br />AJAJ (Allan) Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487872439441907245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post-54017768964824021052011-08-31T20:16:28.416+01:002011-08-31T20:16:28.416+01:00I agree, a very good, informative post. I haven...I agree, a very good, informative post. I haven't experienced it yet, but have been priming my lead since 1972. We brushed it on in those days.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959234679802481723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post-46684465433568348492011-08-31T19:44:33.864+01:002011-08-31T19:44:33.864+01:00Very informative post and happily hasn't happe...Very informative post and happily hasn't happened to me yet. I'll be on the watch for sure.<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post-14582915971628041472011-08-31T11:48:47.125+01:002011-08-31T11:48:47.125+01:00Great post Lee. Haven't noticed any problems i...Great post Lee. Haven't noticed any problems in my fig's, some I have had for around 40 years, but this has always worried my somewhat.Rodgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447816347472085277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post-78937434855371284972011-08-31T10:03:38.887+01:002011-08-31T10:03:38.887+01:00Man that's some detailed article Lee and a gre...Man that's some detailed article Lee and a great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298399641711237003.post-14572014345915277962011-08-31T09:59:42.335+01:002011-08-31T09:59:42.335+01:00Really useful post, Lee. Particularly useful thou...Really useful post, Lee. Particularly useful thoughts regarding the plastic and glass shelving for figures. And good tip regarding undercoating the base of the figure - although I'm guessing if the figure is based (superglue or epoxy) at the same time as its undercoated, it should be fine? Anyway, thanks again for sharing the research.Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.com