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Hobby paints and primers are fine on metal models.  You can also use automotive finishes if you want to go that route.

The primer is the key.  Once you have a good primer on, you can use either automotive or model paints.

Prep the metal well- soap and water first, then a solvent (isopropyl alcohol will work, or lacquer thinner). Use either Krylon primer or automotive primer (get a spray can from an auto parts store).  Sand primer with a fine sandpaper (#600 or so).  When primer finish is perfect, start color painting. If there are any pinholes or scratches, fill with putty AFTER primer.

There are a number of model car kits using metal (especially die casting metal).  European kits, especially 1:43, are sometimes die cast metal, and even Testors has put out some.

Thanks guys! I used Krylon! it is drying after the second coat atm in a box.. Now i am guessing epoxy build with as some of it is a plastic to metal joining. i'll post shots as I  go it will be black fenders with a dark red body with an off-white for the swoop insert...

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Thanks guys! I used Krylon! it is drying after the second coat atm in a box.. Now i am guessing epoxy build with as some of it is a plastic to metal joining. i'll post shots as I  go it will be black fenders with a dark red body with an off-white for the swoop insert...

I have found CA does a pretty good job on metail/plastic bond.  Unless I can make a perfect joint, however, I use the gel CA.  Not quite as strong as epoxy, but a lot easier to use, and usually an adequate bond.

Hi Andy

 If you would like to sell a model I have a interest.

Have you started painting yet? 

            Tks Michael