robstopper Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 The AZ models 1/72 scale kit of G-IRTY, the 'Silver Spitfire', is back in stock, and I'm thinking of getting one. What would peoples recommendations be for a brush-applied polished aluminium paint be? I don't have an airbrush. As she's rocking a bare, polished aluminium finish, she looks fantastic and unique. https://images.app.goo.gl/o33fVCXedExBGodaA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 MetalCote chrome/silver maybe? There used to be polishable enamel metallics with that name IIRC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robstopper Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 I do have a pot of that, but from a quick experiment on a spare fuselage, it didnt seem to be that polishable. I had a quick browse on here, and others seemed to have similar findings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Apologies for not actually answering the question, but al alternative thought. Given that what you are trying to replicate is not the usual natural metal look but that very rare thing, a genuinely mirror-polished aeroplane, and that you're not an airbrush user, I think there is a strong argument for using the shiniest grade of Bare Metal Foil, panel by panel. Not hard to do, especially if you practice on something from the spares box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robstopper Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Lateral thinking, i like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 If I were building the same model, I'd be tempted to use one of the Tamiya spray cans. I've been very impressed with how thin they go on, preserving detail underneath. I would probably start with their fine white primer, also in a spray can, then use their AS-12 Bare Metal silver spray. I'm pretty sure that's also the color they recommend for the underside of their new Spitfire Mk. I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Clifton said: I'm pretty sure that's also the color they recommend for the underside of their new Spitfire Mk. I. The difference is that the Mk.1a they're modelling is relatively flat (doped) aluminium - it wouldn't do well to bling your way over the Channel, there's a war on you know Edited January 28, 2020 by alt-92 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenshirt Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, Clifton said: If I were building the same model, I'd be tempted to use one of the Tamiya spray cans. I've been very impressed with how thin they go on, preserving detail underneath. I would probably start with their fine white primer, also in a spray can, then use their AS-12 Bare Metal silver spray. I'm pretty sure that's also the color they recommend for the underside of their new Spitfire Mk. I. As @alt-92 says, AS-12 is not shiny enough. I’d start with TS-17 Gloss Aluminum. It’s much better but not a mirror finish. Tim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robstopper Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Cheers for all the advice chaps. Seeing as I still have a 1/72 scale Eduard mk viii Spitfire to make.....and very little spare shelf space!!!.....good sense has prevailed and I'll wait a while before getting G-IRTY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I've heard it said there's always room for a Spitfire 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robstopper Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 😁 True....but I already have two 1/48, a 1/72, a 1/32 scale and the mkviii to be built, so....sensible trousers on for a while 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 *looks at Spit stash* Oh dear. *goes off in search of a second mortgage to build an extension to the house* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 13 minutes ago, robstopper said: True....but I already have two 1/48, a 1/72, a 1/32 scale and the mkviii to be built, Such innocence 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Greenshirt said: As @alt-92 says, AS-12 is not shiny enough. I’d start with TS-17 Gloss Aluminum. It’s much better but not a mirror finish. Tim Ah, yes! Good advice, Tim. I forgot he was looking for a shinier finish. I think you're right about the Gloss Aluminum. I must say I've been impressed with the qualities of their spray paints. I agree you can never have too many Spitfire (or Seafire!) kits. One variant that I would love to see is the "Speed Spitfire." I think only one prototype was completed. It looks like an air racer with its aerodynamic canopy and sporty paint job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck1945 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Remember the proper number of Spitfire models is n+1, where n represents the number of Spitfire kits currently in the stash 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robstopper Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 I knew joining here would be bad for my bank balance and strain the structural integrity of my shelves 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 How about AK's True Metal? I've got a tube buy haven't used it in anger yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robstopper Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Had looked at AK Xtreme metal paints, but they're out of stock at modelhobbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 4 hours ago, robstopper said: Had looked at AK Xtreme metal paints, but they're out of stock at modelhobbies Xtreme Metal and True Metal are different products, True Metal is probably better if you don't have an airbrush because you can just rub it on with a cloth. Also I wouldn't recommened using Model Hobbies. There are good sellers out there that have it available like - https://www.snmstuff.co.uk/product-category/ak-interactive/ak-interactive-ak-interactive-oils/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wince Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 This months flypast magazine has an article about the silver spitfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robstopper Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Cool, i'll look forward to receiving my 2nd hand copy from my dad! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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