Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Any particular favorite tricks to simulating the dull/boring Aluminum Lacquer used on some USAF birds in the early/mid 50's? In this case, P-51's in the Air National Guard. So far I've heard Testors/MM Aluminum Plate Metalizer with Metalizer Sealer over it produces a paint-like (versus metal-like) finish. Or, Alclad II Aluminum (just plain Aluminum, NOT polished, dark, airframe, etc) without any gloss black undersurfacing. Thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spaced Marine Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Tamiya gloss aluminum from the rattle can is a good match gor the laquered aluminum look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Alclad Aluminum or Polished Aluminum with a coat of Dullcoat. Steven Brown Scale Model Soup Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Another vote for Alclad plain Aluminum. I used it on a Korean F-51D and was well pleased. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I always liked floquil old silver. Out of production n ow, but I have a few jars for these schemes. Much more forgiving than the metalizers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nfiler Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Alclad Dull Aluminum works just fine, and I don't understand " Much more forgiving than the metalizers ". It is a lacquer. If you use it as a lacquer and don't fool around with a bunch of other products that might or might not be compatible it works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 37 minutes ago, nfiler said: Alclad Dull Aluminum works just fine, and I don't understand " Much more forgiving than the metalizers ". It is a lacquer. If you use it as a lacquer and don't fool around with a bunch of other products that might or might not be compatible it works. I think he was referring to one of the ideas I listed in post 1 which had been suggested to me, namely MM Aluminum plate metalizer with metalizer sealer over it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Andrew I would go with Alclad. To me it seems to go down thinner and smoother than MM meatlizers and I believe you can get away without the protective coat if you take your time with it. I have not used it on a full air frame yet just on test pieces. Wish I had kept them to show you what I mean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 Yep, I'm pretty much settled on the Alclad; hoping to spray it on the 'stang by tomorrow. Thanks folks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 1 hour ago, nfiler said: Alclad Dull Aluminum works just fine, and I don't understand " Much more forgiving than the metalizers ". It is a lacquer. If you use it as a lacquer and don't fool around with a bunch of other products that might or might not be compatible it works. I prime with lacquer primer, and thin old silver with lacquer. It's rock hard, and to me, looks like aluminum filled lacquer that was often applied to aircraft. It needs no dull coat, so it removes a step. By forgiving, I mean you don't need a flawless surface. I can get away with minor scratches not showing in the finish. Andrew asked for suggestions, so I gave him mine. For bare metal I like alclad, but not for painted silver finishes. You like alclad, great, different strokes for different folks. Do a Google Image search for floquil old silver, you'll see lots of good examples. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KEB Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Floquil old silver works well... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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