discussion Tamiya AS-12, whats an alternative?

[Guest]

Just about to build a Tamiya 1/100th Lightning and they state using AS12, Bare Metal Silver, spray for the overall finish. Is their a MA alternative maybe? I like Tamiya paint but I find their metalics a bit course grained.

Rick.

 

[Guest]

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/painting/10287-tamiya-12-a.html

Check this one out. Hope it helps.

 

[Ian M]

How about trying humbrol polished Alu metal coat. Looks pretty good. Ot really push the boat out and give Alclad a bash. Its all the rage you know!!

Ian M

 

[Guest]

Or even Games Workshop Citadel metalics. Mithril Silver for aluminium and Chainmail for polished steel/darker aluminium. Bolt Gun Metal for gun metal. Very fine grain, and spray very nicely to.

 

[Guest]

Thanks chaps, should have gone further down the post for the answer! Just picked up the Citidel Silver, looks promising.