Hi Alex, I had the same beautiful results with AK's Extreme Metal! They are really fantastic metalizer's, just as the wax based "TRUE METAL" metalizer's from AK which you told me about and i tried with stunning results. Thanks for telling more people about the EXTREME METAL metalizer's as well. I highly recommend them both for fantastic results, as well as ease of use on both products. hope your well my friend, God Bless and all the best.
@jeffwallen6457 жыл бұрын
Alex, I can tell by your video you were so impressed that you had to share what you discovered in this product. I have been a Alclad fan but this looks to be much more durable and less hassle to work with. Did see in another video where they highly recommend the Black primmer from AK as a base. Thanks for sharing!!! Guess I'll be buying some soon as I need more metal paints.
@BobBuesking8 жыл бұрын
I'm so getting these ASAP! I have a whole stack of Century series fighters and MiGs to build in bare metal finish! I don't know if you've seen it, but AK just came out with a clear coat for the Extreme metals. It's call Shine Enhancer, for sealing in the decals and protecting the metal finish. Flory models did a video on the clear a week or so ago.
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
yeah.. im getting that too!
@TacticalJackalope8 жыл бұрын
Love me some air superiority blue! Oh, those work freakin' beautifully...I have to try those. Thank you so much for sharing this Alex.
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
i thought it could be usefull... a lot of videos aorind here but this is my take on it... thanks Andy
@fubarmodelyard13926 жыл бұрын
I'll take a few cars passing over the incessant crowing of the rooster in my yard. Revisiting some of your past builds for an upcoming F-100 super sabre I'll be doing in unpainted aluminum
@AlexModeling6 жыл бұрын
+FUBAR Model Yard F100 in aluminium... soo cool!
@ArmourEmpire8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic results. Very nice finish
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
on metalic finishes it AWSOME! And this AB.. wow Mark!
@Oxydus18 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have no airbrush yet, all my paintings i do by hand brush only. Those paints seem very nice, i bought the AK Interactive True Metal Paints and..... Keep up with the good builds Alex :)
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
thanks Marco! :)
@ColonelRebScaleModels8 жыл бұрын
They work great and the quick dry is just incredible....no glove, no love...too funny...
@robertcarvallo96148 жыл бұрын
Great video, Alex What's the black primer you have under it? Thanks!
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
its black primer also from the same company
@fubarmodelyard13928 жыл бұрын
thanks for the heads up. now I know what to use on my Lockheed Electra model 10
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
oh.. the electra!! AWSOME!! METAL BY EXELENCE!!:)
@fubarmodelyard13928 жыл бұрын
+AlexModeling still haven't decided which version to do
@Glicksman12 жыл бұрын
I'm certain that these paints are great. The problem is with the medium used to apply them. Airbrushing is magic and produces results like nothing else can, but is highly dangerous to your eyes and respiratory system, especially your lungs. Unless your painting area is very well ventilated, and I don't mean just a fan or such, but a professional suction system that eliminates and expels 95% of the spray, you are putting yourself in great danger by airbrushing in a confined space. Chemical pigments which contain actual metal particles are far more potentially dangerous than acrylic colours and such, and requite even more diligent and careful ventilation. I have a good airbrush, etc. but I use it very sparingly, if at all now because of this. A good -looking model is not worth your health. We all know that modeling is a fun and satisfying hobby, however, engaging in it should not endanger us.
@AlexModeling2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You are indeed right
@Glicksman12 жыл бұрын
@@AlexModeling I stopped using metal and metallic lacquer paints a while ago. If I need something to look like aluminum, I may use some brushed on Tamiya acrylic "Aluminum." It can be mixed/blended with other colours and it looks just fine with no added hazard. When I want the look of a large aluminum surface, I apply real aluminum (Reynolds) and no longer paint it on. When I don't screw it up, it looks better that way, anyway. Hey, these are just models. I love them, but I'd like to enjoy my grandchildren a while while longer, you know.
@Zone5Aviation8 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex. Great video as per your usual standard. Good work.
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
I primed it glossy black first mate!:)
@Zone5Aviation8 жыл бұрын
haha yeah I replay the video and realised you did mention the gloss black which is why I changed my original comment. All good. You the man!
@Adamslee728 жыл бұрын
good tutorial Alex these look very good indeed I bought the vallejo metal paint range and hrs very good I like them,I can see ur enjoying the new airbrush you can't go wrong with Iwatta my brother has the same brush they are very well engineered that brush performs very well especially for an Intro level at that have lots of fun Alex it's a cool brush to have and kutgw cheers
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
thanks again for your always positive comments and feedback my friend! its a lot of fun both AB and xtdeme metal paints
@bpezzano18 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I'm actually planning another F -86 build for my Father. This time in 1:48 scale. These paints would be ideal! Thank you.
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
they are great... I have one 50% Built and i will use these
@bpezzano18 жыл бұрын
+AlexModeling awesome! can't wait to see!
@schiaucugabriel6202 Жыл бұрын
Hello, I want to use those paints for a Trumpeteer TU 95 scale model. Can you tell me please what primer and what warnish is compatible with those paints? Thanks!
@t.s.1278 жыл бұрын
very good video. very nice to see your job. thank you for showing.
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
thank you for watching :)
@marianmm70348 жыл бұрын
Very good video!
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
thanks
@marcelburger24364 жыл бұрын
AK have good products.. I juse the metal aluminum and metal burner and so on. I case for civil airplanes evenso for us mustang. The are really good
@GYRUSS8 жыл бұрын
Interesting. May have to investigate.
@non-prolific135thscalemode78 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's some cool stuff! Have you already polished it? How did it turn out? Very nice tutorial, Alex. Thanks for sharing! :)
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
if you use it straight deom the bootle it doesn t need any polish.. i just did it just to see... as it is after sprayed its awsome... believe me
@non-prolific135thscalemode78 жыл бұрын
AlexModeling Fantastic! It looks real, not like some fake metallic paint.
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
Non-Prolific 1/35th Scale Model Builder and i think tomorrow i will do another on TRUE METAL from AK another good product but this time brushing it... and AB it! Why not?
@non-prolific135thscalemode78 жыл бұрын
AlexModeling Yeah! The more you learn the more we benefit! :)
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
+Non-Prolific 1/35th Scale Model Builder AHAHAHA!! well if it is so... im glad... at least if i mess it up you guys will know what NOT to do;)
@marcelocampos8935 Жыл бұрын
Alex. Algumas dúvidas aqui. 1- Xtreme metal ja vem diluida e pronto p uso? E qual seria seu diluente caso queira diluir um pouco mais ou mesmo p limpar o aerógrafo? 2- estou tendo alguns problemas de formação de olhos de peixe com preto semi brilho e problema com vernizes tanto fosco como brilhante da AK. O que vc recomenda?
@TheModelGuy5 жыл бұрын
How long did you let it dry before masking it?
@AlexModeling5 жыл бұрын
5 to 10 minuta... It is fast but make sure it ia dry
@EddieScorpi8 жыл бұрын
great review Alex!!
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
thanks Carlos
@frankiea.10957 жыл бұрын
Very nice vid and review of a what I think that is a great product. Thnks for the publishing.
@AlexModeling7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching it and liking it!
@reconranger13708 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex, As usual, GREAT video. I was just wondering if you've used Alclads before and if you have how would you compare these paints to Alclads, for example Aluminum to Aluminum and so on. I'm also wondering how they compare price wise. Alclads can run expensive as you probably know. Thanks again Joe Mays
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
hua brother! ALCLAD is great... having said this.... its always more expensive... and toxic... resultas are as good as xtreme metal and AK also has a clear cote for it like alclad and also cheaper... RANGERS LEAD THE WAY BROTHER! ALL THE WAY!!
@duxmania9844 жыл бұрын
Me and lot's of people have problems with those paints...they look great but they are not so resistant...even with odorless thinner you will remove the paint so it's not true what AK is telling about it (that you don't need to varnish it and you can soak it in mineral spirits 😀).
@argento11113 жыл бұрын
dude... these paints are enamels... of course you will damage the paintwork with “odorless thinners”. Most washes aphave enamel thinners so you will damage it with them too. Its always recommended to seal the metal finish with an acrylic varnish if you are thinking about applying a wash.
@zeroa66 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! ¿keep using the products?. God bless!
@AlexModeling6 жыл бұрын
zeroa6 yes i do! :)
@DrewsModels6 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex. just going back and looking at your reviews. Do you recommend the polished aluminum for aircraft or just the regular aluminum? Also, I know you use Tamiya clear. Does this impact the shine? Love your videos! Drew
@AlexModeling6 жыл бұрын
For aluminium i use regular color... but if i want extra shine... your decision...my experience is that Tamyia Clear is great... but if you use a clear the same comoany the metal color... they usualy are made to give that extra shine!! Thank you mate!
@DrewsModels6 жыл бұрын
AlexModeling thanks Alex! Have you tried the Vallejo Metal Color? If so, how does it compare with Xtreme Metal? Take care!
@AlexModeling6 жыл бұрын
I bought Metal color and metal color varnish... but i haven t got the oportunity to test it yet.. as soon as i can i will and then i will give you some feedback ok?
@DrewsModels6 жыл бұрын
AlexModeling I have used it and am wondering how it compares to a laquer metal color. Look forward to your advice!
@AlexModeling6 жыл бұрын
Whats your opinion on it? I really like the AK ones... butvi am always trying new paints..
@roberthart42246 жыл бұрын
I hope you wear a mask when doing this? This particular brand of Extreme Metal paints is very toxic.
@bustamantepatricio Жыл бұрын
What is this white thing like gum ?
@PhuVet5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid... love my neo too, it works better than my piece of crap iwata eclipse hp. The eclipse was supposed to be so great but it clogs, is a pain to clean and it always seems to sputter, even when I just plug the evo in an go straight from the bottle even on acrylic primers. Love the evo, never move to the eclipse, not worth it and you lose the removable cup.
@davidandreotti91918 жыл бұрын
Hey bro thank you for sharing. Do you have to clear coat that? Hope all is well with you and your family. Semper Fi brother
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
hey Brother.. you can use also a clear varnish... you can do it whilest with ALCLAD you have to use a proper one here a simple clear varnish stays well on it
@josephmurphy32405 жыл бұрын
Did you use black primer and what brand did you use when you painted the tail of the mig.
@yaorongdai84544 жыл бұрын
How about AK488 (matte aluminum) for Tamiya F-14A's exhaust ?
@madosa.customs4 жыл бұрын
I just got these colors and use the same airbrush. How did you prevent the airbrush from clogging? Every time I use these colors my airbrush clogs. I have no problems with Vallejo or GreenStuff colors. But the AK extreme metals always mess up my airbrush.
@kevinsands7639 Жыл бұрын
What primer did you use?
@jmar8298 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex, Did you have to spray this stuff at a lower psi like Alclad, or at a regular Acrylic psi?
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
here i was running as you saw on a high pressure... it was my mistake and i saw that... never the less i choose to do it just the same... but you can use a low pressure and it will even be better!:)
@konradalexander75615 жыл бұрын
Which colours should i buy? There are so many of them
@brunolopes99006 жыл бұрын
Alex, do you feel de need to prime before? I'm asking because I'm building a Mig-21PF, and painted the nozzle ring with if I racall gun metal or steel xtreme metal over bare plastic, and while handling the rest of the model to add some other parts, the paint came off :(
@AlexModeling6 жыл бұрын
+Bruno Lopes ola Bruno! Estou a falar Português porque deduzo que o és pelo nome. Se me enganei diz me que respondo em inglês. Eu fiz um video onde uso as tintas xtreme metal diretamente no plastico sem primário... e elas são boas... no entanto aconselho sempre a ussr primário... o mal destas gamas de tintas é q elasnquase q t obrigam a usar ou o primario delas ou neste caso... o Preto brilhante deles q ajuda a contrastar com o metal... sim Bruno eu aconselho o primario... e nas tintas deixa curar bem... no video fiz o teste e passou ou seja usei minutos depois fita da tamyia e não descolou a tinta... mas as vezes isso pode acontecer... abraço
@brunolopes99006 жыл бұрын
Sim deduziste bem :) Eu tb usei no interior do motor e nao me pareceu sair. mas no anel saiu por completo so com a unha sem esforço. Lembro-me de ter visto o video de alguem (nao sei se foi do PLASMO) de que uma das cores nao secava literalmente. mas vou fazer mais testes. Esse primario seré este, XTREME METAL BLACK BASE, ou este BLACK PRIMER AND MICROFILLER? Ab e obrigado pela resposta
@AlexModeling6 жыл бұрын
+Bruno Lopes o black base amigo.. e sim.. até o Plasmo que é o mestre que é teve problemas no mig 17 dele 1/72... teve de refazer a pontura toda... eu tenho a gama toda... mas mesmo assim as vezes... abraço
@brunolopes99006 жыл бұрын
Obrigado pela resposta. Vi o gajo da Florymodels, mas aplicando o black base por cima de um primario cinza. a AK aconselha que se aplique para o cromado e aluminio polido. Mas aplicarias como base para todas?
@AlexModeling6 жыл бұрын
+Bruno Lopes para todas não. Usava mais o conselho do flory. Se usares por cima de um primario é melhor... ou então o microfiller e primario da MESMA gama... la esta. .. hoje em dia se usas um. Tens de usar dos deles... enfim
@Julian-ez1wl5 жыл бұрын
How long do you let the black primer dry before applying the first coat of metal? Thanks for the video!
@AlexModeling5 жыл бұрын
on these metal paints the black seus very fast.. 3 to 4 minuts
@Julian-ez1wl5 жыл бұрын
@@AlexModeling Thank you!
@Hooked_86003 жыл бұрын
Boas Com que tipo de thinner limpas o aerógrafo, com as AK Xtream metal? Obrigado
@AlexModeling3 жыл бұрын
Olá Tiago, quando usava Extreme metal da AK usava o limpador deles. O próprio. Abraço
@Hooked_86003 жыл бұрын
@@AlexModeling já agora que tintas metálicas usa? Comprei um aerógrafo, e gostava de saber que tipo de produtos é usado para limpar cada base de tinta, enamel, acrílic, e esses metais com outras bases. Obrigado
@schweinhund2278 жыл бұрын
how is the clean up...? I don't do much metallics...
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
on the AB? its easy as pie... i just runed a cleaner and all residue got out easy
@schweinhund2278 жыл бұрын
+AlexModeling thanks Alex.... good to know it cleans easy...
@AlexModeling8 жыл бұрын
Norm Lajoie however you have to do it imediatly after... i notice a bit on the exterior part of the cup... and i had to remove it with a cleaner but i used (dont tell anyone :) ) my nail to remove the deyed part! But thats common on all metal paints like these as you know :) thanks for commenting Norm:)
@johnfisher14727 жыл бұрын
Are these paints water based or are they different?
@AlexModeling7 жыл бұрын
+John Fisher laqueur based actually
@evangelyon015 жыл бұрын
It enamel based !
@adityadjaja33446 жыл бұрын
Is this acrylic, lacquer, or enamel based?
@AlexModeling6 жыл бұрын
Laquer!
@evangelyon015 жыл бұрын
Enamel based
@AlexModeling5 жыл бұрын
Yes. Enamel
@je611ang8 жыл бұрын
i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah194/jelliott523/Model%20Aircraft/Various%20Mig%20-21/20160523_075919_zps3psq4nbe.jpg Not sure if you can open that image, but this is the Academy 1/48 Mig-21 PF that I built recently using the exact same AK Xtreme Metals that you used in this video. I then applied a gloss coat of Alclad Aqua Gloss and then a panel line wash of thinned artist oils.
@AlexModeling7 жыл бұрын
Jeremy Elliott beautifully executed... a job well done.. sorry for the late reply!
@ODYSx24 жыл бұрын
are these lacquer based ?
@AlexModeling4 жыл бұрын
Yes they are
@ODYSx24 жыл бұрын
thank you are all like that ? or has some water based ? how you tel them apart ?
@AlexModeling4 жыл бұрын
Usually its writen on the Paint bootle. Acrilic ir laquear based
@ODYSx24 жыл бұрын
@@AlexModeling at their site I could not find out lol