meaneyme Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I have done several tests on various bodies and I just can't seem to like these paints, I think the metal flakes just look too big. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) Regardless of brand, almost all of the metallic paints I see look out of scale unless you're going for a custom metalflake look. Pearls look much better to me. Edited October 27, 2011 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki I think the same as well, I did these models with that line of paints and regret I ever did. I do like their clear though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hosted on Fotki I did use the Nassau Blue Metallic on this Charger and thought it was the only one I would use again though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I haven't tried them . . .But HOK has a rainbo mini flakes that's pretty close.Oh, and I also like DUPLICOLOR CLEAR F/X! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Flake paint jobs look great on 1/8th & up stuff but I've never seen one regardless of paint brand that looks scale (to me) on 1/25. I don't mean to upset anyone but if you blew the car up to full size it would look like spatter paint. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Flake paint jobs look great on 1/8th & up stuff but I've never seen one regardless of paint brand that looks scale (to me) on 1/25. I don't mean to upset anyone but if you blew the car up to full size it would look like spatter paint. Just my opinion. You are right Don, I think these paints are good for the Low Rider type builders that like the big flakes on their models and are very similar to the 1/1 cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Appetite Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki I think the same as well, I did these models with that line of paints and regret I ever did. I do like their clear though... That Cobra does look fantastic though...well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 It looks a lot better under clear. This isnt the best photo, but in person the flake is not that bad cleared and polished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSNJim Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I agree - the paint looks like a 70's bass boat. I used one of the dark metallic blues (DeJa Blue) on a Revell 2010 Mustang, and while I was pretty impressed by the whole process and the paint turned out better than just about anything I've done before, I can't get past the flakes. Yes, I did clear it. I'm not sure I will use the Testor's Lacquers again unless I can find them without flakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 They're great for doing a 60's style street rod or custom. The metalflake they used back then was as big as the starkles I used to put on Christmas decorations when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I don't know, I painted my 1/25th bass boat with them and it looked perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytricia Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I haven't tried them . . . But HOK has a rainbo mini flakes that's pretty close. Oh, and I also like DUPLICOLOR CLEAR F/X! what is the duplicolor clear effects like .i just got it but i haven't tried it.i don't know what to expect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangDreams Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) Hi everyone Well I am not sure of this but you might want to check out this line of paint. I got mine from here http://www.kustomrid...ncentrates.html You may or may not know of them - I did a test on chrome paint last year and I tested Spaz Stix Chrome, alclad II, eastwoods liquid chrome, and Mirra Chrome and a few others. with my air brush. There Mirra Chrome paint was the best I have ever seen this is the company http://www.alsacorp....ate=kustomrides I will be trying there base system and clear soon. They even have it in a rattle can, Oh i now use the eastwood Chrome paint it cost less and get more for your money - for big events or customer builds I will go with the Killer Chrome! Edited October 28, 2011 by MustangDreams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 i had used the one coat lacquers.had no prob..looked good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I've been experimenting with Alclad Polished Aluminium and Chrome lacquers. If sprayed over Tamiya white primer there is no polished or chrome effect but a finer metallic base then anything I've used before. I've tried Mr. Hobby and Tamiya clearcoats over this, plus Tamiya and Zero transparent (candy) colours and was pleased with the results. This all happened with plastic spoons but I'm confident it will give a more in-scale metallic look on a model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Well if the paint is out-of-scale, how about the thickness of it also? And how about the thickness of the plastic and the glass too? I thought that modeling was supposed to be creative and fun, but yet there are people who nitpik about EVERYTHING. What's next, the box art? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Like many things, they have their place. Yes, metal flakes are out of scale. But they look pretty good in some situations. e.g. Customs and Roth creations, where a wild paint job is a Good Thing ™. Oddly enough, my Surfite looks great in Lime Gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Well if the paint is out-of-scale, how about the thickness of it also? And how about the thickness of the plastic and the glass too? I thought that modeling was supposed to be creative and fun, but yet there are people who nitpik about EVERYTHING. What's next, the box art? Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmikevee Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hey gang, This is Mystic maroon one shot lacquer, the color is great (to me anyway) but when I bought the can, it was my first time with lacquers, and I did not know the flakes were in there, has stopped me from using more of the one shot cans, but I'm with Dave, once you discover lacquer it is hard to use anything else, covers great, dries smooth, fast and hard. Flakes jus give this a look that is hard to describe, although taking picture on sunny day really makes it look worse than it is. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Buck Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) Not much left to say but, Ditto (to the whole thread). Seems everyone has pretty much the same opinion as I do. The flakes are too large to replicate most "normal" paint jobs in scale, but for custom Kustom stuff, they look great! Some are perfect for the Bass boats as stated above, and let's not forget those sweet old school motorcycle helmets! There are some really, REALLY awesome looking colors out there. They cover and spray great right from the can and with the clear from the same line... I love 'em. BTW,Dave, that Riv' is SICK looking! I love it! Edited October 28, 2011 by Wayne Buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I also have a '69 Nova painted Testors Icy Blue and am happy with the way it came out? To each their own I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I bought a can of the green and thought it was ok. Just bought some of the orange and red but haven't had a chance to try it. However when I did the green it and cleared it its looks pretty good. bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Some cool builds posted above. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I also have a '69 Nova painted Testors Icy Blue and am happy with the way it came out? To each their own I guess? I guess!?!? I did this Challenger with the Custom Lacquer Hemi Orange and didn't think the metallic in it looked bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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