natural metal finish

[135engineer]

As per request here is the natural metal finish sbs.
The materials used are allclad
Polished aluminum
Black micro filler primer
Clear gloss
I used a Iwata double action gravity feed. Pressure was set to 30 psi.( that way it atomizes better for this type of finish)

I am using a ship base to show a larger area of aluminum and a Tamiya 1/12 mototcycle engine.

The first step is to apply 2 coats of the black primer.

These are then accelerated with a hair dryer on low setting.

Next is a kiss coat of the aluminum. This is then followed by successive coats until the desired finish is achieved. I find that it usually takes about three coats.

After these have dried use a soft cloth to polish the finish lightly . Allclad can be a delicate paint and will come off with handling. To prevent this a light coat of allclad clear gloss will seal everything.

 

[Hippy Ed]

Thanks for sharing :drinks

 

[moon puppy]

Nice job. :drinks

 

[135engineer]

Thanks Guys . Hope it helps.

 

[helios]

Thanks for sharing. B)

 

[135engineer]

Thanks helios . Hope it helps. Did the polished aluminum because that's what most people want is to do that on a airframe

 

[Swordsman]

Thanks man ... I've got the power :woohoo:

 

[MrT]

Thanks! I'm going try this with Alclad polished brass.

 

[Sherman 18]

Well done!

 

[135engineer]

Thanks Guys. As soon as the bench is a little clearer I am going to do the water base for the mogami as a sbs.

 

[Hippy Ed]

Thanks Guys. As soon as the bench is a little clearer I am going to do the water base for the mogami as a sbs.

:woohoo: B)

 

[lupanzer]

Very nice!...Thank you for the sbs

Luiz.