Bare aluminium.

[aerotechi]

Fellow modellers. 
Looking for recommendations for a bare aluminium look paint for a C54 build I’ll be starting at some point. 
I’ve tried a can on humbrol metalcoat polished aluminium spray but it doesn’t go very far 1 can covered just the fuselage of a dc-10 meaning I’d need 3+ cans for the C54. 
So any recommendations please. 
Thanks. 

[franky boy]

Hi Aerotechi

 

My first choices would be either the AK Xtreme metal range of paints or Mr Colour Super Metallics. 

 

HTH

 

James

[Space Ranger]

9 hours ago, franky boy said:

Hi Aerotechi

 

My first choices would be either the AK Xtreme metal range of paints or Mr Colour Super Metallics. 

 

HTH

 

James

Second those. Alclad would be good too, but only if you have an airbrush.

[RobL]

Vallejo Metal Color are also a good option, both for hairy stick use and airbrush, particularly their Duraluminium.

Edited October 19, 2021 by RobL

[aerotechi]

Thanks all. Think the Vallejo maybe an alternative for me. Especially as I mostly rattle can or brush. 

[Mark Harmsworth]

Make sure you get their Metal Color range rather than the Model Air metallics.

Mark