Metallic finishes for plastic models

[@mocha2168]

Great video. Thanks for continuing to educate us.

[@chiselcheswick5673]

I think metallics is a subject you can soon get lost in, but this really helps to simplify things down to the perfect practical level. Great video 👍

[@ModelkitStuff]

Perfect timing, just got a sci-fi kit thats all silver, this was really handy thanks Nige

[@NigelsModellingBench]

I've just got a shiny silver sci fi thingy too.. review later today.

[@ModelkitStuff]

@@NigelsModellingBench i bet its the same thing my FI out Wednesday

[@johnathan133]

Wow I'm really impressed with the Mr metal color when brush painting. Never thought of dry brushing it.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

It's so good!

[@UlsterScott]

Great video Nigel. I learned about 6 techniques to try from this…. And post it notes for panel shading… simple but elegant 😃

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Cool, thanks

[@ralphford4302]

The Alcad chrome when buffed is absolutely incredible

[@stevenwheaton874]

Very informative Nigel, thank you.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelcraven8205]

Really informative and detailed explanation of metal finish. Wish I had seen this when I painted my 1:72 B-52! I will go back and add some of these effects.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

That's the beauty of this process Michael.. you can pick it back up and do it at any time.

[@arildek7977]

Very informative and useful (also for a brush painter like myself)

[@Maddog-nb9vu]

Nice demo Nigel. Cleared up a number of questions and fears for me of trying to do natural metal finishes on Model aircraft.

[@schuhmansmodelshop8657]

Great tutorial on these paints.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Glad you like them!

[@mikeanthony2625]

Thanks again Nigel for this video very useful and informative keep it up... Stop worrying about your nails bud. You've given me inspiration to have a go at metal finish I've got a mk24 spit that I was going to go the easy way and do it in the camo scheme but after seeing what can be done I'm going to be brave and have a crack at the metal scheme.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Isn't that Mk24 painted silver Mike?? I hear LP11 is good for the colour, as mentioned in the comments to this video.

[@mikeanthony2625]

@@NigelsModellingBench that's correct I was going to cheat and paint it camo as a mk22 but I'm going to go for it thanks for the advice of the paint I will be getting some after Christmas

[@brendongunnell1299]

Very very informative video Nige. I was just looking at metalic paints yesterday and went for LP's instead of the MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE other metalics. This video just proved what can be achieved with the LP's at a much lower cost for in my opinion a much better wearing effect... Good on ya mate👍🍻👍🍻

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Glad I could help. TBH, I find all these new metallics a bit of a faff other than the Mr Color and Tamiya LP. They all have issues with masking, getting cold in Transit, washes.. the list goes on...

[@brendongunnell1299]

@@NigelsModellingBench yeah, I've heard the good side of them, but in my opinion the bad out weighs the good I'm afraid Nige, besides, I build for the enjoyment not for competition shows🍻👍

[@davebrown6877]

Nice video! I mix in the cup too, lol. I'll have to try Tamiyas lacquer metal paints, but still love Alclad.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Sounds like we are very much alike in our airbrushing habits.. bad boys!!

[@stuartsteel1]

I tend to use the paints I can get a hold of. Fortunately our local model shop has Tamiya LP and acrylic paints. If their range of colours were better I wouldn't use anything else.

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

Not tried the LP paints myself. I must get some. I have a few of the Ammo Mig Metal colours. I find them OK. I like the Jet Exhaust Burnt Iron one they do. That colour is good as a base coat on 1/35 metal type tank tracks. As well as on Jet Exhausts on Aircraft. Also putting down a heavily thinned coat of the Tamiya Clear Colours such as Clear Blue on top of a base metal colour can give good effects. You can get a good Blue sheen on something like the exhaust area of a Phantom for instance.

[@mac760]

Thoroughly enjoyed that Nigel , I'll be trying many of these techniques in the future . Revell Razor Crest anyone ? 🤔

[@NigelsModellingBench]

You might like the kit I've just ordered?

[@phillipsiviter2024]

LP1 on the Tamiya gloss black, Nige. Have to say the Alclad metallics have been a favourite since the nineties - gorgeous paint but it ain’t half whiffy.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Agreed Phil, Alclad are awesome.. probably a little less whiffy than Tamiya LP's though?

[@phillipsiviter2024]

@@NigelsModellingBench not yet tried LP’s as I can’t ventilate properly - but I’m due to move and my new place will have proper access to a window. My booth will be set up like yours is currently.

[@dennisbisconti4583]

Nigel do you have to use a gloss black paint underneath these finishes like alclads

[@NigelsModellingBench]

In a word, yes, if you want a glossy metallic finish.

[@myronmulch]

Some of the Gunze MC paints are more sprayable than others. Dark Iron is particularly bad in the airbrush. What I do is pull the needle back just a hair and lock it in place, then pour in the well-stirred Dark Iron. Then blast away. Of course the paint is blown through in seconds, but no tip dry. Cleaning is a pain…

[@asdfghjklkjhvbvcvjhvlyhb9957]

Great techniques. Have you got a Hobbyboss 1/18 bf 109 to review. Thanks

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Unfortunately not

[@free-birdrocker8809]

You know, Nigel, I am ashamed to say, I had no idear that one has to rinse the sprues in warm soapy water to rid it of the release goo. I always wondered why the paint never went on good. My buddy told me 5 years ago to rinse the dang things before painting. Now I know..

[@RCUKScaleModels]

Tamiya LP11 work perfect for high-speed silver for Spitfires

[@Sarah-JaneR32]

I never tried the LP paints, I build race cars and bikes so only do small parts for metallics so brush paint them, are the LP paints ok to brush paint and what do you have to clean the brushes in afterwards ? thank you

[@NigelsModellingBench]

For brush painting Sarah, i would go with the Mr Hobby Metallics. They are awesome, as are the Humbrol enamel metal colours. You will need lacquer thinners for Tamiya and Mr hobby Lacquers.

[@Sarah-JaneR32]

@@NigelsModellingBench thank you, I'll definitely give those a go, many thanks for the advice, appreciated

[@timboreland1898]

Nigel quick question how often should I totally clean my airbrush

[@NigelsModellingBench]

How long is a piece of string..... if you are using metallics, a lot!! If you always use one type of paint. ie, Tamiya and Mr Color, or Vallejo and AK, once a month should be enough if you do a "normal" amount of painting. I recommend Mr Hobby Rapid thinners for cleaning the airbrush.

[@timboreland1898]

Nigel’s Modelling Bench yeah that's what I've used mr colour thinners cheers nige

[@jcgabis5546]

RAZOR CREST! : )

[@AbstractArmorHLF]

Yep

[@NigelsModellingBench]

You wont believe what I've just ordered??

[@tainio]

Painty type things

[@darronhedges5873]

Mr metal color dark iron.You knew i'd have to say it.And Happy xmas.Deluxe plastic magic 10 second cement,nothing like other thin cements.Stickier,Slower drying time and more self levelling,missing link between 'profesional and tamiya ET.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Yes Darron, the dark iron can be polished to almost look like chrome!! Merry Xmas to you too mate, thanks for your support for another year matey!! I will have to look at that cement, sounds good.

[@darronhedges5873]

@@NigelsModellingBench If you take a brush and dip it in unshaken bottle of dark iron,let it evaporate for a few seconds before using it.Its a deep black mettallic unlike anything else ive seen.The 10 sec cement is vey 'sticky',has another ingredient.Used it on \32 toryu,sticks fast with plenty of adjustment time.Only a bit thicker than Tamiya ET but doesnt evaporate as fast.Love the Dragon \32 review,i built \48.Almost same parts in both kits,enjoyed build,bit like GWH.Happy xmas,or 'Stug'mas.Sorry been quiet,had op got clear results on 18th.I'm going to have to paint all those panthers now,and enjoy it.

[@FinsburyPhil]

Really, really useful Nigel. Thanks

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Glad it was helpful!