Need Help with Model Master Metalizer

JohnnyK

That's looking really good!

 

Thanks Johnny

Blast I just noticed that I didn't extend the black on the engines far enough back. Oh well that ship has long since sailed

That's looking really good!

Beautiful work guys and thanks for all the tips.  After your imput I was able to do this

I've got a long way to go yet on this model.  I'm sure some of you recognize this beast. But thanks to your help even Mrs. Mollari was a tad bit impressed......that usually NEVER happens Thanks again guys.  

Johnny reminds of a method I used to use, when I first started using rattlecan metalizer. 

I would mask off a couple panels and spray them with a primer...peel off the masking then when the primer was dry to the touch, I'd hit the whole model with whatever metalizer I had. The panels that had the primer on them would have a different tone to them. It was due to the texture of the flat primer vs. smooth plastic.

I have been using Testprs Metalizer paint for a long time. I use rattle cans so I am limited to Aluminum Plate and Stainless Steel. They are both buffable.

Just a few hints:

1. Do not paint the model with primer prior to appling the Metalizer paint. Metalizer will be smoother and more shiney without a primer.

2. I use a paper blending stick to buff the Metalizer. It produces  a very smooth finish. Blending sticks can be found next to the pastels in craft stores.

3. When the Metalizer paint is buffed with a blending stick it will not come off on your fingers.

4. I use post-it notes to mask off airplane panels.

5. I mostly use Aluminum Plate, but also use Stainless Steel on a few panels (see below)

6. I lightly brush the Metalizer with 0000 steel wool to simulate the grain that is noticeable in aluminum sheets. (see below)

7. I use Tamyia Smoke to weather the model, but be careful with it. You need to use it almost like drybrushing.

I use MM Metalizers exclusively for NMF.

I start with Magnesium overall...as it is darker. Even though it is the non-buff type, I still buff it a little. 

Then I might pick out a couple panels with Steel. I use a very small/tight spray and kinda "marble/mottle" the panel with it (freehand).

The rest of the panels will get the same treatment with aluminum and/or aluminum plate.

I do prefer the non-buff type, but still do a little buffing. The buffing type tends to spread a bit and cover up the darker color underneath.

After the NMF is applied, I gloss lacquer it, then mask for any other colors. I mask with Tamiya tape, but de-tack it first, by sticking to my forehead a time or two.

Here's one from a while back...

I use post it notes to mask panels 

Try using Post-It notes or even bits of wet newspaper for a mask. If you use wet paper, be sure to wick away the excess moisture and make sure you don't have any droplets where you want to spray.