Metal paint

[geegad]

Just a quick one the paint I'm after is what u think you guys use on planes it buff up to a nice shine if anybody can help that would great many thanksGeegad

[Guest]

You're after metallic effect paints i assume?

There are a couple of options

Humbrol do metalcote in aluminium, polished aluminium, steel and gunmetal, the last three polish to a nice shine and don't need any special undercoat.

Then there are Alclad specialist metal paints, chrome, stainless steel, aluminium etc etc, these require a gloss black basecoat and have to be sprayed on with an airbrush but they buff up superbly.

[stona]

Then there are Alclad specialist metal paints, chrome, stainless steel, aluminium etc etc, these require a gloss black basecoat and have to be sprayed on with an airbrush but they buff up superbly.

I use Alclad frequently and as m1ks says they advise a gloss black undercoat. I assure you that a normal primer is fine for all but the highly polished finishes. Alclad is easy-peasy to use but does have to be airbrushed.

Cheers

Steve

[AlanG]

John

Check out this link. I did a sample of Humbrol Metalcote. Turn out ok for a very quick job. A better finish would have been had if you take your time over it

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/painting/9726-silver.html

[Ian M]

I agree with Steve about the primer. However, I think that the depth of colour is best over gloss black. I also think that the polished metal effect is best over gloss black. I am not saying You must use it, I just think it looks best.

I have also been lead to believe that the colours have been formulated for a black base.

As for the flat metal colours, I just blow them over the Grey primer and it works great.

Humbrol Metal coats are also good but are again better sprayed on.

Ian M

PS If you are on facebook you can join the Humbrol page (and Airfix). A good idea as we can pester them to bringing things out. The more that ask and all that....