Ale85 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 This is my first real attempt to obtain a natural metal finish for me! It was a big challenge, but i think it looks good. The kit is the new tooled Airifix EE Lightning in 72nd scale. I'ts a good kit, and an enjoyable build. I built my kit straight OOB with no extra added. Painted with the Alluminium by AK xtreme metal: it's an amazing product, i really enjoyed it! Details such as the landing gears and tyres painted with Tamiya's and Gunze's acrylic paint Hope you like it! Comments and critics are very welcome! ciao Ale 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Well you've achieved a superb finish Ale,beautiful build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Excellent rendition, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propforward Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 That's a lovely job - very nice indeed. Is the AK Xtreme aluminum an acrylic paint or a lacquer? I'm not familiar with it, but your finish is excellent, so I might look into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Looks brilliant. Great metal finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Superb, very nice finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 9 hours ago, propforward said: That's a lovely job - very nice indeed. Is the AK Xtreme aluminum an acrylic paint or a lacquer? I'm not familiar with it, but your finish is excellent, so I might look into that. I'ts a lacquer. For more info, you can check here: http://ak-interactive.com/v2/product-category/ak-weathering-products/xtreme-metal/ Thanks to all for the comments! ciao Ale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Looks great from my side of the web. Lovely build ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Very well done..certainly looks the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Awesome result..! The finish looks just right to me. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Superb finish, really looks right. I must give AK extreme metal a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 This looks really nice, have yet to try a Metal finish aircraft and was looking into the AK range. Can I ask what you used as an undercoat? Regards, Davey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Terrific stuff Ale and wonderful finish on that....looks bigger than 1/72! Cheers, Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 48 minutes ago, DaveyGair said: This looks really nice, have yet to try a Metal finish aircraft and was looking into the AK range. Can I ask what you used as an undercoat? Regards, Davey. Thanks Davey! I used the Tamiya's X-1 gloss black as primer ciao Ale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzyman69 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Hi, Ale. Buongiorno. Good effect, nice job. My question is: forward engine inlet plug (red) is installed but no any plugs at exhaust. Thank You. Andrii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 6 hours ago, Ozzyman69 said: Hi, Ale. Buongiorno. Good effect, nice job. My question is: forward engine inlet plug (red) is installed but no any plugs at exhaust. Thank You. Andrii. No plugs for the engines are included in the kit, only the one for the air intake ciao Ale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzyman69 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 It`s OK, thank you for an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 This looks fantastic. Love the metal finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 That's a lovely Lightning with an excellent metal finish. Well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Lovely! You've nailed it first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) 19 hours ago, Ozzyman69 said: many thanks guys ciao Ale Edited January 4, 2017 by Ale85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 great work. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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