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Post by armorguy on Oct 4, 2022 20:57:06 GMT
Dear plane builders, I'm looking for high quality acrylic metal/alu/chrome paints for the airbrush. What do you recommend ? Thanks a lot in advance chaps, I have ordered a P51 D Mustang with a shiny body and a blue nose.  |
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Post by Paul B on Oct 5, 2022 6:42:42 GMT
Guy, I also have a couple of natural metal aircraft planned. I'll be using these: Vallejo Metal Color 77.706 White Aluminium Vallejo Metal Color 77.707 Chrome I shall also use some of these as well: Vallejo Model Air, metallic 71.062 Aluminium Vallejo Model Air, metallic 71.063 Silver RLM01 Vallejo Model Air, metallic 71.065 Steel The last 3 I have used before with excellent results, remember the silver Spitfire  ? The first two I shall be using for the first time, apart from the chrome which I have brushed onto landing gear cylinders.   |
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Post by armorguy on Oct 5, 2022 8:00:51 GMT
Wow that's really good news Paul, I'll "borrow" a lot from your skills my friend. Thanks for the info on the metal paints, I know what to do...buy some! |
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Post by Robbo on Oct 5, 2022 12:44:20 GMT
I used model air Aluminium and steel on the Norton. Very nice paints
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Post by Boots on Oct 5, 2022 20:24:34 GMT
Same with me regarding the Alu and Steel by Vallejo....they spray fabulous thru my AB  |
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 5, 2022 22:15:42 GMT
Vallejo 71.062 Aluminum is my favorite, Guy. I had used that on my KC-97L and the F-47N from the Hawaii ANG.
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Post by armorguy on Oct 6, 2022 7:07:51 GMT
Thanks Ian, I'll get those as well.
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Post by armorguy on Oct 6, 2022 7:10:45 GMT
Ian, boots, ok let's go for some Vallejo metals. You'll see what I'm cooking soon,thanks!  |
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Post by Boots on Oct 6, 2022 18:14:31 GMT
Look forward to ya recipe mucker I use mine 30% Vallejo thinner to 70% paint and that passes superbly thru my particular brush but other AB`s might prefer otherwise, a case of tweeking if necessary here and there but the 30/70 is a starting point for you....HTH  |
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Post by jabbly on Oct 6, 2022 18:34:27 GMT
I only use Vallejo with a brush but I’ll give them a thumbs up anyway.
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Post by Boots on Oct 6, 2022 18:39:04 GMT
Funny enough the Vallejo ModelAir metals work really well on small parts with a hairy stick.
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Post by armorguy on Oct 10, 2022 13:12:17 GMT
Got these chaps, thanks once more for sharing your experience on these paints.  |
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Post by Boots on Oct 10, 2022 17:48:55 GMT
Nice one mucker .....i guess you have a suitable guinea pig in the stash to have a practice on |
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Post by Paul B on Oct 11, 2022 3:57:04 GMT
Guy I don' t think the Metal Color stuff needs thinner, but the Primer will.
And maybe you should get some Flow Improver too, that stops the paint from drying in the AB nozzle.
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Post by armorguy on Oct 11, 2022 4:31:53 GMT
Guy I don' t think the Metal Color stuff needs thinner, but the Primer will. And maybe you should get some Flow Improver too, that stops the paint from drying in the AB nozzle. Flow improver that be then my neighbour.  |
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Post by jabbly on Oct 11, 2022 8:19:02 GMT
Guy I don' t think the Metal Color stuff needs thinner, but the Primer will. And maybe you should get some Flow Improver too, that stops the paint from drying in the AB nozzle. That’s the main reason that I went back to Tamiya. The range of colours might not be as good but I just find them easier to use and more consistent in their results. It also helps that if I just need a couple of paints I can pop down to my local Hobby Craft. |
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