JeffS Posted April 3, 2011 Report Posted April 3, 2011 This is the first time I have ever used Alclad finish on a model. I prefer Floquil Old Silver personally. Like most I have a hard time with the bare metal look but if you don't do it, you never get it right. At any rate, this is the aged Monogram 1/48th scale Sabre built for the Rattlin' Sabre group build over on UAMF. The decals are a combination kit, MicroScale and Aeromaster sheets. Thanks for looking and cheers
mquan Posted April 3, 2011 Report Posted April 3, 2011 Very nice Jeff. So if you prefer Floquil old silver, what is your preference between the two paints now that you have tried Alclad?
JeffS Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Posted April 3, 2011 I like Floquil Old Silver as it is very durable. You can buff it, tint it and mask it with no problem. It just takes a while to dry Alclad has the extra step of priming before painting. The shiny colors like chrome and polished aluminum can mar when masking, even low tack tape or post-it's. So.........if not in a hurry I will stick with the Floquil.
Mark Aldrich Posted April 3, 2011 Report Posted April 3, 2011 OooooooooH AaaaaaaaaaaaaH....Very pretty!!!
Wildcat Posted April 3, 2011 Report Posted April 3, 2011 That turned out great! Nice job on the pilot as well.
ghodges Posted April 3, 2011 Report Posted April 3, 2011 Looks great to me too. You hit the nail on the head about NMFs; practice, practice, practice! As for me, I've found that the primer step involved with Alclad is a little more forgiving than the "sand and polish" step needed with all of the other silver finishes. You don't save any time either way, but I have had more luck with Alclad than with Metalizer or SNJ. GIL
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