charlie8575 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I just got an Aurora Mercer Raceabout MIB. Looks like a great kit, and I can't wait to do something with it.The problem is the chrome. It isn't- it's supposed to be brass.I'm thinking of two possible solutions.1. Airbrush some Tamiya clear yellow on it, perhaps with a little bit of Gold Leaf or Titanium Gold mixed in to make it a little more "brass" looking.2. Strip the chrome (almost a crime- it's perfect) and airbrush a coat of Testors Brass enamel over, again, perhaps follwed by a coat of clear yellow to add a bit of depth and reduce the metallic appearance (the real cars I've seen pictures of all have a pretty high degree of polish on their brass.)Thoughts? Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Here's a third possible solution: If you want a shiny brass finish, strip the chrome and use Alclad II ALC-109 High Shine Polished Brass. It's shiny. It's polished. It's brass. What more could you ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Here's a third possible solution: If you want a shiny brass finish, strip the chrome and use Alclad II ALC-109 High Shine Polished Brass. It's shiny. It's polished. It's brass. What more could you ask for? Hmmm...did not know of this. I'll go take a look. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thanks for asking Charlie, and thanks to Joe for the heads-up on the Alclad. I didn't know it existed. I have need as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thanks for asking Charlie, and thanks to Joe for the heads-up on the Alclad. I didn't know it existed. I have need as well. Glad to help! Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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