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                        1/48 Douglas F4D-1 Skyray ( Metallic Edition )

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                        Sirocco
                        • Member since
                          November 2012
                        1/48 Douglas F4D-1 Skyray ( Metallic Edition )
                        Posted by Sirocco on Saturday, May 31, 2014 6:36 AM

                        Hi guys,

                        picked up this bird for a tenner but wanted to know if it is possible to airbrush acrylic paint over the metal plating or do i have to remove it first? If I have to remove it whats the easiest way or is it just a waste of time.I want to use some washes as well but as i have never dealt with a metallic model before I would very much appreciate some advise.

                        Cheers
                        Steve Confused 

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                        plasticjunkie
                        • Member since
                          November 2008
                        • From: Central Florida
                        Posted by plasticjunkie on Saturday, May 31, 2014 6:58 AM

                        I didn't know they made a plated version. It's best to remove the plating before any painting for better adhesion. Remove the plating with Clorox Bleach. It should come off within a few minutes of soaking then rinse under tap water. Just use gloves and eye protection.

                         GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

                         

                         

                        Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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                        Sirocco
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                          November 2012
                        Posted by Sirocco on Saturday, May 31, 2014 7:13 AM

                        Thanks for that. The metallic version was a reissue of he original Skyray and came out about 2011. I assume it wasn't too popular if I got it for $10 Aussie. Still other than the metallic plating looks an ok kit.

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                        plasticjunkie
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                        • From: Central Florida
                        Posted by plasticjunkie on Saturday, May 31, 2014 9:31 AM

                        I just picked up the regular one at the last show I went to. I ordered the CMK cockpit and nose radar. The kit is fine OOB but I got the resin things really cheap. That nose radar really adds detail too.

                         GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

                         

                         

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