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Hi Guys Thought you might like a quick comparison from a new user of these two finishes. I'm working up to a Lightning F2 and want a good metallic finish. Previously tried acrylic silvers are not up to the job IMHO. SO, make up 2 x 1/72 P51s (one Airfix and the other Tamiya) and, after much YouTube and BM time, buy AK True Metal and Alclad. As well as YouTube there's a good link here to Gekko_1 post on AK http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234970584-trumpeter-lightning-f6/?p=1821912 Both prepared with Vallejo grey primer applied by airbrush. What do you think guys? AK brushed (and really dragged the brush) and Alclad airbrushed. Left hand = Airfix, Alclad Right hand = Tamiya AK True Metal. Airfix pre-shaded, Tamiya not - you can tell, can't you. The panel lines stand out much better on the Airfix. The Alclad gives a polished metal finish (and smells pretty harsh - it's a varnish). Close up: I know there's some pooling on here but it's not too bad from far away! I blame inexperience and my first airbrush which I used on the wings (cheap eBay set). Now I have an H&B Evolution and used it on the fuselage - much better. I'll get even better now I've had some practice. The AK wax smells, er, like wax (floor type) and is quite pleasant. You'll have seen in the YouTube reviews that a very little goes a long way - as you'd expect with a wax product you need to brush this out but it covers A LOT. I think a tube is going to last for ages. The finish depends on how much you polish it. This is after a rough going over with a cotton bud. Love the detail on the Tamiya although the Airfix is good too. There you have it then. Not a skilled modeller and I must admit I thought I liked the AK better until I saw these photos. To me the finish is more natural. You can polish to higher glosses apparently and I'll be watching Richard/Gekko_1's post with interest!!
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