Natural Metal Finish Mastery.

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Sunday, March 30, 2014 1:05 PM

I will not take it away from any model .Your Mig looks good and realistic .But; Many Foil modelers say that Foil can't be matched.Well, yes it can.You will have a crack at me at the Seattle spring model show in Renton community center Renton Wa against my Mig -21PF 1/32 scale.I will keep it simple.I won't show off the engine ,Avionics Bays,and Radar.

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Sunday, March 30, 2014 1:34 PM

It's an invitation not a challenge .

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Sunday, March 30, 2014 3:25 PM

Hay, don't " FOIL " this opportunity.

Misty

Member since
January 2012
From: Hatfield

Posted by Misty on Sunday, March 30, 2014 5:41 PM

i am from the UK so...... unlikely i am afraid. good luck with the show and post some pics of your entry!!

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Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Sunday, March 30, 2014 10:37 PM

Hay, I did not know you were from the UK.Never be afraid .The UK people are tough.Maybe we met on a bad note.Thats how I made best of friends when I was in the UK many Moons ago.I will be traveling there in 2015 to the I.P.M.S.Scale model show .I have personal friends I visit in the UK and stay with.Well,you take care of your self and continue the metal finish projects and don't listen to me ,I am on old grouch.Take care from Seattle--BEN.

Misty

Member since
January 2012
From: Hatfield

Posted by Misty on Monday, March 31, 2014 10:33 AM

Left Hug Right Hug Kiss

Building - WAH 64D

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Monday, April 7, 2014 11:40 AM

The Seattle spring model show is this upcoming Saturday the 12Th of April.Come on down.Yes,even I.P.M.S.is invited.

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Monday, April 7, 2014 11:41 AM

TO ALL.

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 1:36 PM

It is recommended that after spraying Alclad Gloss black primer that you transfer quickly the model to an air tight vacuumed chamber to prevent "Dust Spoil".☺️

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 1:40 PM

I got third place when an I.P.M.S. Judge spotted a very fine dust particle which can't be seen by the naked eye.Wow,that's what I call attention to detail.

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 1:42 PM

That's using Alclad .I can't imagine using any other products which Gloss is involved.

AntonnioFP45

Member since
October 2008

Posted by AntonnioFP45 on Friday, April 18, 2014 6:25 AM

Hi guys,

I'm one of the "train guys" from a neighboring Kalmbach Forum group but since this topic is about natural metal finishes, I just want to share info. I've had outstanding results using Alclad2 finishes, particularly in achieving realistic stainless steel finishes on scale model passenger cars. Here's a link to one of my threads in which a finished model is compared go the "Real Thing":

cs.trains.com/.../198137.aspx

plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Friday, April 18, 2014 8:05 AM

Hi Antonnio

Thanks for posting your info here. Alclad is just fantastic at producing a very realistic metallic finish with very little effort. No wonder model car guys strip off the manufactured chrome off parts and replace it with Alclad Chrome for a more scale and realistic finish.

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

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Saturday, April 19, 2014 12:41 PM

To me it looks good from here but I think Bare Metal Foil will work better for the train and auto field.Also the care guys have their own version of chrome paint that they use.Here in Washington State we have the Puyalup Auto Modelers club which is probably the most advanced club in plastic modeling autos in the U.S.or the world.They use Foil and paint.You can rub SN'J aluminum powder into gloss white when dry to the touch about an hour and get better results on chrome.Alclad is ok but on the contest table it will not match SN'J or testors Metalizers.Sorry but in due respect try what is best for you.Sgain , looks good.

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Saturday, April 19, 2014 12:42 PM

Sorry I spelled the word -again wrong.

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Saturday, April 19, 2014 1:35 PM

Also the household and auto Mechanic paint lines are out w/a great line of Metallic paint lines which soon surpass the plastic model paints.Krylon has a metallic line of paints both in spray and in bottle form w/ Lacquer and acetone base which holds even w/ hard tape.They can be buffed to a great finish.At a price of $3.00 +tax ,you can't beat that.It can be sealed w/any clears base products.Thats only the beginning .

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Sunday, April 20, 2014 11:20 AM

Alclad is good for me because when I come across an Alclad project I look at it ,then I smile and I get the award.That a good trade off for me.Keep them coming.

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:16 AM

On a final departing note:::Testors is the leader of kits because they have the most Nationals and international wins at contest.If anyone even I.P.M.S. Don't agree ,Just ask John Vojtech.Or me.

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 10:39 AM

I recommend to update the forum that is stuck on post from 2004.

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 10:42 AM

That way I don't have to use my Time Machine that often to visit these old post.

CodyJ

Member since
December 2013

Posted by CodyJ on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 11:59 PM

Are you ever going to show pictures of your work? You keep saying you are a master. I would like to see this work.

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Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Thursday, May 8, 2014 6:37 PM

I know it bothers you but I am good at what I put out but Fine Scale modeler won't put my work int their Magazine because it's so good..Posting it on the forum only invites Judge like attitudes.Sorry I tried w/you guys .Happy modeling.

Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Thursday, May 8, 2014 6:40 PM

If anyone has any questions just email me at benzay@comcast.net.Then we can talk.

CodyJ

Member since
December 2013

Posted by CodyJ on Thursday, May 8, 2014 8:30 PM

That's obviously not true. If it is as good as you say they WOULD put it in their magazine. I'm just not sure why you wont show the work you do. Thats the point of these forums. Plus if your going to say you are a master you might as well back it up. I'd be interested in seeing....

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Silver

Member since
January 2014

Posted by Silver on Thursday, May 8, 2014 9:45 PM

Come to the nationals this year or next year and you will get first hand on what master class is like.

Silver

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January 2014

Posted by Silver on Thursday, May 8, 2014 9:48 PM

AKA SILVER.

CodyJ

Member since
December 2013

Posted by CodyJ on Friday, May 9, 2014 12:09 AM

I'm not going to argue with you. The point of the forums is to politely share, teach, and learn. If you cant do these things with some tact and courtesy you have no place on this site.

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