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Model Forum / General / Models / March 2006Natural metal finsh?
Hi folks, just wondering what the best (and cheapest) method/product for aircraft natural metal finish is? >...just wondering what the best (and cheapest) >method/product for aircraft natural metal finish is? Those characteristics are mutually exclusive. Do you want the best, the cheapest, or a workable compromise?  SignatureAl Superczynski, MFE, IPMS/USA #3795, continuous since 1968 My "From" address is munged - use 'modeleral (at) swbell (dot) net' to respond via email. Check out my want lists and eBay listings at "Al's Place": http://www.network54.com/realm/modeleral/ "Build what YOU like, the way YOU want to, and the critics will flame you every time." > >...just wondering what the best (and cheapest) > >method/product for aircraft natural metal finish is? > > Those characteristics are mutually exclusive. Do you want the > best, the cheapest, or a workable compromise? Very true. I checked the price of Alclad at our local hobby store and it's pretty pricey. Decent looking compromise for a P-51D. What I have on hand is some really good silver spray paint that looks very chrome when dry and a half a bottle of Model Masters aluminum. >>>...just wondering what the best (and cheapest) >>>method/product for aircraft natural metal finish is? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > What I have on hand is some really good silver spray paint that looks > very chrome when dry and a half a bottle of Model Masters aluminum. I have had good luck with automotive touch up Laquer, Specifically "Nissan Platinum Slver" touchup Spray can It did a beautifull job on my Mono B36 and a a fraction of the cost of "Model" paints Regards Andy >> >...just wondering what the best (and cheapest) >> >method/product for aircraft natural metal finish is? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Very true. I checked the price of Alclad at our local hobby store >and it's pretty pricey. Yes, it is, but there's no better spray NMF available IMO. >Decent looking compromise for a P-51D. >What I have on hand is some really good silver spray paint that looks >very chrome when dry and a half a bottle of Model Masters aluminum. The spray paint should work just fine then - use an appropriate clear coat to get the final luster you want. The MM Aluminum would be good for its wings since Mustang wings were finished in silver lacquer, not bare metal. SignatureAl Superczynski, MFE, IPMS/USA #3795, continuous since 1968 My "From" address is munged - use 'modeleral (at) swbell (dot) net' to respond via email. Check out my want lists and eBay listings at "Al's Place": http://www.network54.com/realm/modeleral/ "Build what YOU like, the way YOU want to, and the critics will flame you every time." D > I checked the price of Alclad at our local hobby store > and it's pretty pricey. True ,Alclad is very expensive ,$12.50 for a one ounce bottle here in Aus. I use Floquil old silver or bright silver. SignatureKevin (Bluey) "I'm not young enough to know everything." bluey69@westnet.com.au > Hi folks, just wondering what the best (and cheapest) > method/product for aircraft natural metal finish is? Testors Metalizer - sprayed over bare plastic, and polished with Scotchbrite. The results are amasing...the surface will even tarnish a bit over time. Signature- Rufus SnJ Spray Metal...the only way to go! Just my humble opinion. I prefer it to all the others. > SnJ Spray Metal...the only way to go! Just my humble opinion. I > prefer it to all the others. I also like it the best for "normal" sized models, unfortunately for us, I read that Scott was retiring and said he would consider selling the Company to the right person. This was from a message from he ent to one of the newsgroups Regards Andy > Testors Metalizer - sprayed over bare plastic, and polished with > Scotchbrite. Is this the same green Scotchbrite abasive pad that's used to remove three-day old crusted-on casseroles from Corningware pots? I have a hard time picturing this stuff being gentle enough to use on plastic parts. Am I missing out on a big scale modeling secret by not knowing about the uses of Scotchbite pads? Thanks, Martin > > Testors Metalizer - sprayed over bare plastic, and polished with > > Scotchbrite. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Martin Collector: That has been my reaction to this also. Seems that stuff would strip all finish of with one swipe. Bill Shuey >>>Testors Metalizer - sprayed over bare plastic, and polished with >>>Scotchbrite. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Bill Shuey That's what I was trying to do when I discovered this...I had a Hunter rocket pod that I had sprayed and seams were showing. So I thought I could just use the Scotchbrite to stip the Metalizer off. To my surprize, I ended up with a finish that looked like the back of a teaspoon! I saned out the offending seams, resprayed, and did the Scotchbrite trick again. Got an excellent result. The trick is that you have to spray the Metalizer onto the BARE plastic. Being a laquer, it will bite into the surface. Then the Scotchbrite levels both the plastic and the paint at the same time...so you can even use a rattle-can and get a good result. That's what I do. I haven't tried this on a BIG surface yet, but I have a 1/72 Bear J that is going to get this treatment. I'll be sure and post pics as it progresses. Signature- Rufus >>Testors Metalizer - sprayed over bare plastic, and polished with >>Scotchbrite. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Martin Yes - and the stuff I use (purple) is even more abrasive than that...it comes in several "grits" (white, grey, green, purple from lightest to heaviest), and lasts for years when used on plastic. And its washable... I have a purple slice I got as an industrial sample about 24 years ago that I still use. The stuff is marvelous. I had it a few years before I tried it on plastic - and WOW! Signature- Rufus > >>Testors Metalizer - sprayed over bare plastic, and polished with > >>Scotchbrite. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > that I still use. The stuff is marvelous. I had it a few years before > I tried it on plastic - and WOW! How about toothpaste? >>>>Testors Metalizer - sprayed over bare plastic, and polished with >>>>Scotchbrite. [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] > > How about toothpaste? I've heard of that...I've also heard of using cigarette ashes. I think Scotchbrite is faster, and less of a mess. For clear parts I use a scrap of used Bounce fabric softener sheet to polish the plastic. Then follow up with a piece of flannel to clean off any leftover residue. A bit of handwork, but great results. Signature- Rufus > Hi folks, just wondering what the best (and cheapest) > method/product for aircraft natural metal finish is? Natural metal changes its appearance over time, or time between cleaning and polishing. I remember a squadron commander who had maintainance troops polish his T33 regularly. But most operational aircraft dulled rapidly with time. Airlines used to keep their planes nice and clean and shiny, but that was expensive, so they went to painting all over. For weathered and dull aluminum, paint can work fine. If you want new, shiny and polished look, then a fancier method like Alclad is necessary. |
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