Revell Strike Eagle

Lookin' forward to seeing it!

As far as Model Master, I have old bottles that are in good shape, and the newer stuff drying out way too soon.

Question: Would it be better to spray the Gunship Gray first then mask and apply the Metalizer Titanium? Or should I apply the titanium first then mask it and apply the gray?

Hello!

I don't know the Model Master metalizers too good, but some metalizers don't take masking too good, so that would dictate putting gray on first and then metalizers on top. But it's woth a try on a scrap piece of plastic, to make sure the paints don't conflict, because I heard there's the possibility. Normally metalizers cover pretty well, so the coverage shouldn't be an issue. In any case I'd recommend an experiment first to save the model from any problems. Hope it helps, good luck with your project and have a nice day

Paweł

I've had good luck with the MM metalizers, but they can be delicate. I'd say Gunship first and then spray your Metalizers. But they are lacquer based, so ideally you don't put them over the top of enamel or acrylics.  

I've had good luck with the Alclad primers(lacquer based) as a base under acrylic, enamel and lacquers.

The metalizers don't play well with masking tape.  If you can I'd paint the gunship grey first then apply the metalizer.  

Also, try to get the area where the metalizer will go as smooth as possible.  I'd suggest masking the area and then buffing it out with a cotton cloth or some high grit sanding medium...like 4000 or higher.  Or you could brush some Future onto the surface that will receive the metalizer.

I may hold the metalizer until after decals and dullcote. That way it would be lacquer on lacquer.

Still haven't been able to put any paint down. I have to do airbrushing in the garage and it's been just too darned hot to set up out there, or if it isn't I just haven't been feeling well enough to do it! Darn it, I want to see this one finished! I'd have done it today but had a suspicious growth cut off my face today, pain meds for that have me less than 100% functional.

Grr.

Ouch!  Hope you end up being OK.

You should post some pics of your work.