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Using Alclad for the first time

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  • Member since
    June 2006
  • From: Calgary
Posted by MaxPower on Sunday, August 30, 2009 2:01 PM

Hey I'll show you a picture of a model I finished a few months ago. I followed Swannys instructions to the letter, using the decanted black Krylon. I wet sanded that before applying my pollished aluminum:

 

 

It's far from perfect but it's my first attempt so I see no reason you can't do the same or better. :)

  • Member since
    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Sunday, August 30, 2009 12:58 PM

Thanks for the responses and thanks to hkshooter for the link. I might have to try the Krylon thing as I just used plain ol' Testors gloss black for my trials. I hesitate though at trying to decant the paint as I am a clutz and can turn making toast into a disaster. The multi-colored carpet beneath my desk and paint spattered walls can atest to that....I always wear old clothing when working as I always seem to have more paint on me than on the kit!Confused [%-)]

I just want to be sure of what I am doing before I tackle the P51. If the results go well, there are so many other kits that I have never done as this is my first metal finish aircraft. 

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On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: Indiana
Posted by hkshooter on Sunday, August 30, 2009 8:45 AM

What the orange kitty said. I'll add that one doesn't have to use Alclads own primers. Any good primer polished up well will do. In fact, their own black primer has been disaterous to many a model with month long dry times. Most folk just use gloss black paint. See link.

http://www.swannysmodels.com/Alclad.html

If you want to do some polishing try Talon acrylic bare metal paints and the associated polishing powders. I personally don't polish Alclad, I lke it right out of the bottle.

  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Cat Central, NC
Posted by Bronto on Saturday, August 29, 2009 8:21 AM
I use the Alcad grey primer under most of their colors.  (Lacquer based automotive primers will also work)  Their gloss black primer is to be used under Chrome and Polished Aluminum.  I also polish out the primer before applying the Alcad with 12000 and 15000 sand paper.  Sometimes the primer - polish - paint - primer -polish - paint cycle takes a few times because the finish shows EVERY small scratch and imperfection.
  • Member since
    June 2009
Using Alclad for the first time
Posted by jimbot58 on Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:55 AM

Ok, so I bought a bottle of Alclad Aluminum and I am practicing on an old kit before I hit the P-51. I know you need to prime it with a gloss underneath and I have heard some say a gloss black, some say a gloss grey.... also Alclad has their own primer labeled as "Primer and micro filler". I tried both black and grey on my practice kit and couldn't see much of a difference between the two as far as the color. I do notice it brings out any imperfections in the finish so I wondered if the "Microfiller" might be the best way to go.

What are your recomendations any of you who have used it? And I also wondered if it can be given a bit of a buffing to give it more of a sheen. I know there is their web site but I thought a little first hand advise is good from those who use this would be better. Thank you for any help you would give..Bow [bow]

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On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

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