66Foxtrot Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I did this to experiment with the "salt" technique to replicate wear/tear/chipping. After I laid down some Alclad II chrome, I decided it would be really cool to mist on some light coats of acrylic blue "Aotake". I know it was used on a lot of interior metal as an anti-corrosive in Japan, but wasn't sure about the exterior. Apparently, it was never used as an exterior primer, but I don't care. I like how it turned out, and it was a lot of fun. It's OOB, with Gunze Acrylics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 What's that sound I hear?...........Oh yea, it's the groaning of all of the Nippoholics! Looks good to me James! More importantly, you got the handle on a new technique which will come in handy down the road. The Hamp is my favorite Zero! Congrats on another nice build! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZKevin Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Wiskey/Tango/Foxtrot, I like it! I pretty much build Japanese stuff exclusively. I like the way you used the salt. I've read about the tecnhnique a number of time but have yet to try it. When I do I might use a red oxide type color in place of the Aotake on the exterior. I've seen a number of wreckgae pieces over the years with a dull red undercoat. As far as the 'Japananaholics' and 'rivet counters' are concerned - who cares?? After all it sits in YOUR display case. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snelson Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Looks good to me! Oh, and I find the term "Nippoholics" incredibly insulting..I prefer "Meatballer." Steve Nelson IPMS#30925 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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