LSP_K2 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, RadBaron said: That's a fantastic finish! Awesome build Indeed it is. I like it a lot. RadBaron and dmthamade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveculp Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Thank you for showing us this beautiful build! It's a real inspiration for me since i have a big NMF project started and have been fretting over how best to do it. I really like the Vallejo paints, so your results make me very happy. May I ask which colors did you use? Model Color or Model Air? dmthamade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) 51 minutes ago, daveculp said: Thank you for showing us this beautiful build! It's a real inspiration for me since i have a big NMF project started and have been fretting over how best to do it. I really like the Vallejo paints, so your results make me very happy. May I ask which colors did you use? Model Color or Model Air? I used the Vallejo Metal Color line. Just as easy to use as the Model Air. https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/categoria/hobby/metal-color-en/ Stuff is really durable, used Tamiya tape, green painters tape to mask with no lifting or staining of paint. Dries quickly to handle. Instructions say to wait 12 hrs before masking, I pushed that to 1-2 hrs. Colors used...I can't remember. Except for the panels around the exhaust, I didn't have big differences in shades, I stayed away from really bright colors. I'm thinking 701, 702, 703, 706, 716, 717. Only thing I find is a must, and this is from personal experience, is to NOT use the recommended primer, Gloss black 660. Stuff laid down beautifully, but pulled up with color coat, very frustrating!!! I used tried and true Tamiya Primer, finish is bulletproof. I have tried the paint over other colors and paint types with no lifting problems. Don't know how these paints would work if you wanted a new/shiny finish, i'm thinking maybe prime with Tamiya Gloss Black, either from rattlecan or bottle X-1 thinned with Mr. Color Thinner. I airbrushed these at low pressure, 15-20 PSI, using a Testors Aztek with Tan tip. Don Edited September 20, 2019 by dmthamade R Palimaka and daveculp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman777 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I'd say you passed the test very well. dmthamade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 That looks excellent and thanks for the tips. Cheers Bevan dmthamade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 Doing more car models, now, but there's this Tamiya P-51 sitting in the stash.... Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Thanks for sharing that experiment! I think it turned out beautifully, and gives us another option for doing natural metal finishes. Definitely something to think about. Richard dmthamade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Looks great! dmthamade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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