Brett M Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hey all I'm trying to finish up my F-14D and just have the cans left. Only problem is that I haven't been able to find (locally) a paint that matches the color of the real thing. Unfortunately, I don't have a air brush currently, so I'm looking for something in a spray can. Does anyone have any suggestions or has used anything that would work? Thanks for any suggestions, I appreciate it. Picture of the real thing. http://data3.primeportal.net/hangar/bill_s...11_18_of_43.jpg (Borrowed that from another thread here, thanks chuck540z3) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Hi dude... I use METAL spray paint "Abro" 60% Aluminio (chrome) 25% Gold 15% Copper http://www.abro.com/abro_product_list.php?...duct=spraypaint Just mix that and spray it with your airbrush... Greetings... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
van883 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Hi dude...I use METAL spray paint "Abro" 60% Aluminio (chrome) 25% Gold 15% Copper http://www.abro.com/abro_product_list.php?...duct=spraypaint Just mix that and spray it with your airbrush... Greetings... except he said he doesn't have an airbrush.... useful info though, thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanrick Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Your options are limited in spray cans for metal colors. The only ones I am aware of are the Testors Metalizer spray line, but even that is limited to only 6 colors, with only Gunmetal being perhaps useful. Here is the link: Testor's Metalizer Sprays I would suggest you brush paint the cans, with thinned enamels. My favorite is Jet Exhaust (also by Testors), with a little drybrushing of blue and red hues, after the base coat. HTH, Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graves_09 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I know the bottle says "air brush only" but I have had some success brushing MM Metalizers. Mostly do it on small areas though like pitot tubes and missile fins, so I am not sure how it would look on a larger surface like exhaust cans. If you got that route, MM burnt Metal is the color you want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 K, I brushed one can with MM Jet Exhaust and it looks to be the right color. I might have to stop by the LHS and see if they have any bottles of MM Burnt Metal, if that is a better choice. Thanks everyone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel_B Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I brush-painted the for-airbrush-use-only MM metalizers before getting my airbrush, and it turned out pretty good. The brush-strokes were less visible than with most other enamel or acrylic paints. You know what you could do is to paint them, get them all finished, but don't use glue to attach them--they fit snugly into place and will stay there fine without it. Then if you ever do get an airbrush someday, you can pull them out, strip 'em and re-finish 'em, or replace them with aftermarket ones... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graves_09 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 You know what you could do is to paint them, get them all finished, but don't use glue to attach them--they fit snugly into place and will stay there fine without it. Then if you ever do get an airbrush someday, you can pull them out, strip 'em and re-finish 'em, or replace them with aftermarket ones... That is what I did, but so I could switch from one open one closed, to both open from time to time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Hingtgen Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Brush-painting MM airbrush-only metalizer can have some interesting effects---I especially like doing it with burnt iron. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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