Raptor.777 Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 I was curious as to how to achieve the metallic sheen on the F-22's? Is there a specific clear finish for this or do you have to make your own? Thanks Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riffraff Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 I use future as a clear coat, so I added a small amount of aluminum paint to the future and was quite pleased with the results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncarina Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 That’s a great idea. Which aluminum paint did you use? Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 18 hours ago, riffraff said: I use future as a clear coat, so I added a small amount of aluminum paint to the future and was quite pleased with the results. That is why I did also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 I remember there were some top coats that made other colours metallic-ish. I got myself some Vallejo 70251 and kind of hope to use it in such manner. Just didn't get the courage to do so in like a year or so... I did try mixing regular colours with Gunze H8. And top it off with regular clears. You can see for Yourself. I only finished J-20 so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riffraff Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 On 10/20/2024 at 8:48 PM, uncarina said: That’s a great idea. Which aluminum paint did you use? Cheers, Tom I used Vallejo Model Air metallic aluminum 71.062. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Someone needs to bring back Hawkeye Hobbies Raptor Sheen. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alternative 4 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 I used this on my F-35 but think it would work better on an F-22 https://hobbystation.co.nz/gunze-xc08-mr-crystal-color-moonstone-pearl/ It's a clear coat with with a metallic sheen. Spray it on thin and it should look just right, very easy to overdo it though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncarina Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 On 10/22/2024 at 8:25 PM, riffraff said: I used Vallejo Model Air metallic aluminum 71.062. Thanks! Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raptor.777 Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 Lots of good info here. What do you think the Raptor would look like with a splinter camo pattern? Might look kind of neat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ORANGF15Guy Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 MRP also makes a metallic “sheen”clear cote to be sprayed over their FS color for the F-35 that might work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BillS Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 I hand mixed my gray adding Testors metallic silver in small quantities. The metallic particles of the silver suspended in the gray are enough to achieve the desired effect, I think. I do like the idea of a clear topcoat with a metalizer like product stirred in though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riffraff Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 1 hour ago, BillS said: I hand mixed my gray adding Testors metallic silver in small quantities. The metallic particles of the silver suspended in the gray are enough to achieve the desired effect, I think. I do like the idea of a clear topcoat with a metalizer like product stirred in though. I added the metallic aluminum to the paint on my F 35s and was pleased with the results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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