JeffS Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHortman Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Looks good Jeff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mquan Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffS Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 OooooooooH AaaaaaaaaaaaaH....Very pretty!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 That turned out great! Nice job on the pilot as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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