Cookenbacher Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 There are so many paints, materials and techniques available now, I think it might be fun to have a Metal Finish Group Build. It would be a great way to learn and share NMF techniques with fellow Britmodellers. Any subject would be eligible, as long as it has a significant amount of bare metal involved - NMF aircraft, chromed out cars, rusty ships, robots, armoured figures, cool modern art statues in Chicago. Silver lacquered/doped and high speed silver aircraft are also included as the preparation and finishing techniques are similar to those required for NMF's. We'll also include Digital, Lozenge and Splinter camo schemes in this one (thanks to @trickyrich for the suggestion) to broaden appeal and encourage folks to try something new! Basically, if a scheme has seemed out of reach, this is the Group Build to give it a try, and we'll all offer encouragement along the way. @Hockeyboy76 has already volunteered to co-host and come up with pilot names if you need them. Here's the list: 1. @franky boy - James 2. @Corsairfoxfouruncle - Dennis 3. @Hockeyboy76 - H (Co-Host) 4. @Cookenbacher - Cookie (Host) 5. @JOCKNEY - Pat 6. @Col. 7. @zebra 8. @dnl42 9. @Arniec - Arnold 10. @CliffB - Cliff 11. @Hewy - Glynn 12. @vppelt68 - V-P 13. @John Laidlaw 14. @Roger Newsome 15. @Valkyrie 16. @Back in the Saddle 17. @nimrod54 18. @stevej60 19. @Avereda 20. @exdraken 21. @MarkSH 22. @reini 23. @trickyrich co-co-host 24. @Tony Oliver 25. @Terry1954 26. @helios16v 27. @Wez 28. @modelling minion 29. @DaveJL 30. @Beazer 31. @Romeo Alpha Yankee 32. @Pin 33. @robw_uk 34. @Dansk - Paul 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) @Cookenbacher, lets get a list going, @Col., @JOCKNEY, @nimrod54, @Rabbit Leader, @trickyrich & @Enzo Matrix all like to be volunteered or volun-told. Just watch Col and his “bums” @Hewy is a good candidate too, especially with his practice in the Mustang GB. What say you chaps? Edited January 2, 2020 by Hockeyboy76 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Great idea. I love an NMF. Please put me on the list. James 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: cool modern art statues in Chicago. Sorry not a fan of the ...BEAN ! 😉... I wonder because your using a Single type of base color if it couldn't be considered a STGB ? What say you @Enzo Matrix ? BTW Go ahead and add me Cookie. I have a lot of natural metal needing aircraft. Including a corsair. Sally was a rebuilt corsair flown by the USMC maintenance unit on Espiritu Santo. https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/hyperscale/corsairs-in-wwii-nmf-t154545.html http://luftwaffeinprofile.se/Book 9 progress.html Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 3 hours ago, franky boy said: Great idea. I love an NMF. Please put me on the list. James Excellent, guess we should start a list then! 10 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Sorry not a fan of the ...BEAN ! 😉... I wonder because your using a Single type of base color if it couldn't be considered a STGB ? What say you @Enzo Matrix ? BTW Go ahead and add me Cookie. I have a lot of natural metal needing aircraft. Including a corsair. Sally was a rebuilt corsair flown by the USMC maintenance unit on Espiritu Santo. Ooooh, silver Corsair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I was going to play hard to get....... but I will need to have a really good look in the stash for something different and eclectic. Sign me up please ! cheers Pat 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Aye alright, go on then, one more GB won't hurt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Sign me up! Love a metallic finish. Used to run scared from them but not any more. Choosing what to do will be the challenge but the first subjects that spring to mind are the NASA Super Guppy, some classic airliners, and things like Starfighters and Lightnings 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Does anyone know if the Saro Cloud had a NMF fuselage ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 43 minutes ago, Col. said: Aye alright, go on then, one more GB won't hurt True Col, however when you add 'one' to the other 'twelve' or so, it soon becomes a much larger number!! 8 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: Does anyone know if the Saro Cloud had a NMF fuselage ? I thought every Cloud has a Silver lining... boom boom !! Cheers.. Dave 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Thanks @Rabbit Leader Haven't you got a year long GB to host ? cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Just now, JOCKNEY said: Thanks @Rabbit Leader Haven't you got a year long GB to host ? cheers Pat Thanks to @Hockeyboy76 I seem to, but please don't expect too much, I'm hoping to get a fair bit of help from the others as well. Cheers.. Dave 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Have you added your own build yet, vacform Spanish civil war AFV ? I think you're off the hook mate, looks like a team effort for the mega GB ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Just now, JOCKNEY said: Have you added your own build yet, vacform Spanish civil war AFV ? Nope, I'm already back into the work routine and time is already getting away from me. If / when I do it will be something from "Small Wars', 'North American Aviation' and / or "Yanks Abroad'. Cheers.. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Sign me up! I have a number of relevant kits in my stash. Hm, most are apparently 1/144, including a GRB-36 FICON, B-58 Hustler, DH.106 Comet 1, and others. But there a couple 1/48, including AT-6 Texan and P-51 Mustang. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 It has always given me the creeps. But I want to try it. I haven't got a clue with what, but there will be something in my stash. Cheers, 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Yes please Cookie. Ironically, I find Alclad easier to use than many paints! Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Yes I'm up for it , nowt wrong with a shiny finish Glynn (I thought I'd sent this Thursday, but apparently it didn't send) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 If you accept brush painted enamel paint as metallic finish, you'll have me with you. V-P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 On 1/2/2020 at 3:07 PM, JOCKNEY said: I was going to play hard to get....... but I will need to have a really good look in the stash for something different and eclectic. Sign me up please ! cheers Pat Looking forward to what you come up with Pat, although you ruined the thrill of the Group Build chase - next time I won't expect you to sign up until page two at least! On 1/2/2020 at 3:56 PM, Col. said: Aye alright, go on then, one more GB won't hurt You won't even notice it Col. On 1/2/2020 at 4:00 PM, zebra said: Sign me up! Love a metallic finish. Used to run scared from them but not any more. Choosing what to do will be the challenge but the first subjects that spring to mind are the NASA Super Guppy, some classic airliners, and things like Starfighters and Lightnings Very cool choices, and you're making me really hope this GB goes through, because think how the Gallery will look, all that metal. On 1/2/2020 at 7:07 PM, dnl42 said: Sign me up! I have a number of relevant kits in my stash. Hm, most are apparently 1/144, including a GRB-36 FICON, B-58 Hustler, DH.106 Comet 1, and others. But there a couple 1/48, including AT-6 Texan and P-51 Mustang. Oooh, B-36 fighter carrier...I mean build anything(s) you want on your list! On 1/3/2020 at 6:57 AM, Arniec said: It has always given me the creeps. But I want to try it. I haven't got a clue with what, but there will be something in my stash. That's what this GB is for Arnold! On 1/3/2020 at 11:36 AM, CliffB said: Yes please Cookie. Ironically, I find Alclad easier to use than many paints! I think your Alclad advice and expertise will be in high demand for this one Cliff. 8 hours ago, Hewy said: Yes I'm up for it , nowt wrong with a shiny finish Glynn Perfect, and if your current Mustang is any indication, we're in for a treat. 8 hours ago, vppelt68 said: If you accept brush painted enamel paint as metallic finish, you'll have me with you. V-P Of course, the more techniques represented the better! 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 17 hours ago, vppelt68 said: If you accept brush painted enamel paint as metallic finish, you'll have me with you. V-P Have you looked at the Mr Metal Color range? It produces an excellent result when brush painted and then buffed. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I must have been inspired by the meet-up - I've signed up for @Corsairfoxfouruncle's Corsair build, and now I'm going to throw my hat into the ring with this one. I love natural metal finishes, and am therefore a glutton for punishment. No idea which aircraft it'll be, but it will be an aircraft. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I've never been involved in a group build before but have been biding my time for just the right subject to crop up. Not having had great success with nmf, one build and gave up after that, this is just the thing I need. Count me in please. Roger. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 1 hour ago, dnl42 said: Have you looked at the Mr Metal Color range? It produces an excellent result when brush painted and then buffed. Thanks, but too hi-tech and too modern for me! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 (edited) Thanks to all you new joiners for this GB, still need more names though to make the magic 30. I find volun-tolding people works wonders 😂 Have you heard about the band Manhole? I hear they’re a metal cover Edited January 5, 2020 by Hockeyboy76 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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