Wayne Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I'm in need of a finish to replicate an "Aluminized Polyurethane" on an F5 Freedom Fighter, preferably enamel. Any one have any suggestions? Wayne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
majortomski Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Wayne, I use MM aluminum with a brush coat of future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ian_maw Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I see you are Ottawa, so this will be easy for you to find. As scary as it seems,go to your local Canadian Tire store, and pick up a rattle can of Armor Coat aluminum rust paint (47006RP522) I have used it on several models with great success. It goes on thin, covers well, dries quick, and stands up to handling, including masking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 majortomski, I have used this before with mixed results,but I didn't gloss coat it. A friend also made the same suggestion. ian_maw, do you use this straight from the can or can it be put through an airbrush? Wayne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ian_maw Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 ian_maw, do you use this straight from the can or can it be put through an airbrush? Wayne Straight from the can. The first time I used it was on the wings of a 1/32 sabre to replicate the dull interspar area. Since the nearest hobby shop is a three hour drive from here, I improvised with whatever I had lying around. When I first sprayed it on, I thought it looked kind of heavy, and I thought for sure my weekend would be all about solvents and sandpaper. Within minutes, it had dried to a very thin durable finish. It took masking so well that I now use it with confidence, and have since used it on two Tamiya Mustangs. I still recommend that you spray either a scrap model, or the inside of a wing or something just to make sure your masking materials are as compatable as mine seem to be Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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