EthanGreen123 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Hi there, How would I go about achieving a finish like the engine exhausts on this B-2: https://modelingmadness.com/review/mod/us/usaf/mlpb2.htm or something close to the real life photos? I use normal brushes and I came across Alclad which looked perfect but you need an airbrush... :\ Is there an alternative to Alclad I could use to get the same finish? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 You could try rub n buff ? Its available in most craft stores. Do a google search for Rub n Buff bare metal finishes on models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 MIG Productions have a large assortment of dry "pigments". Apply a base color and then apply the pigments. You can dry brush them and then rub them in. Use a clear coat to seal them. I get them at my LHS, but they're also available from Sprue, Ebay, &etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigsty Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I've tried this and that, and my strong preference now is for Mr Metal from GSI Creos. It goes on in one coat if you're careful, you can buff it after five minutes until it gleams, and there's hardy any visible metal flakes. Some shades are a bit odd but I've found that aluminium, dark iron and stainless are the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reparty Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 In't olden days before airbrushes and all that malarkey, jet burnt metal was mixed from matt black and silver. Humbrol enamels, of course. You would vary the ratios of the mix for different tones, maybe even adding a dash of gold or bronze for effect if required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthanGreen123 Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Thanks everyone! I'll have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusArenco Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Another old trick (well, not that old…. I still use it!) is to use the graphite from a pencil. Undercoat the part in matt black or dark grey, then scrub out a pencil on a bit of wet n dry to collect the graphite powder. Apply the powder with your finger or a cotton bud, or best yet, a rubbery make-up applicator. Mart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthanGreen123 Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Thanks, sounds interesting. What would you guys say is the best method to use to get the closest finish to the engine metal in the link I shared? https://modelingmadness.com/review/mod/us/usaf/mlpb2.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reparty Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 As I said, before airbrush mixes for burnt metal came about, the traditional way was mixtures of silver and black. Try mixing some test batches up - 75:25 silver to black, 50:50, and 25:75. You can also add a trace of bronze or gold to vary the tone even more. Spray or brush out your mixes, and compare them when dry. Then you can compare to the photo showing the effect you're looking for and adjust your ratios to get as close a match as that method will give you. Many model Phantoms carried variations of those mixes to depict their hot ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthanGreen123 Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 13 hours ago, Reparty said: As I said, before airbrush mixes for burnt metal came about, the traditional way was mixtures of silver and black. Try mixing some test batches up - 75:25 silver to black, 50:50, and 25:75. You can also add a trace of bronze or gold to vary the tone even more. Spray or brush out your mixes, and compare them when dry. Then you can compare to the photo showing the effect you're looking for and adjust your ratios to get as close a match as that method will give you. Many model Phantoms carried variations of those mixes to depict their hot ends. Thanks, I think I'll give that a try. Will Humbrol enamel paints be alright? Does it have to be matt black, satin or anything else? I'll try with whatever I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthanGreen123 Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 Built! Check out the RFI thread: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235036846-b-2-spirit-modelcollect-172/&tab=comments#comment-3010116 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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