New paint application for models?

[Jon Haigwood]

 

You think this could be done in 1/24th ?

[SfanGoch]

Great. An expensive way to apply decals. Who's gonna be first in line for one of these babies?

[Jon Haigwood]

Found a video (on the page with this one) that has a kit you can buy to do model sized stuff . Consists of pre-designed film print (lots of designs) and 4 or 5 cans for the application but I can't seem to find any info on cost. They do have a FB page but seem to be unresponsive  

[cobraman]

I actually looked into this awhile ago. Yes it would work but the problem I found was that scale was a problem. I could not find any design that looked like it would look scale on a model. Perhaps now there may be ??? Interesting however.

[tbill]

i don't know, but it is pretty cool!

[louie]

That's absolutely amazing. I believe if it can be done on car parts it would probably work in scale. I also agree with Cobraman about full size design not looking right in 1/25-1/24 scale. But maybe they do offer more stuff now. Thanks for sharing this. I really liked it.   Jeff 

[Dragline]

I've seen this done on guitars before. It's a seriously cool technique. What I didn't know was how precise a result could be achieved. I'm looking into this, not only for builds but my 1:1 as well. very clean results I see.

[kenb]

I have a friend who had his glock pistol done in woodgrain. Gun looks just like it was made of wood. I didn't think it would hold up, but it isn't wearing off. You absolutely could do a model car body like that. There are a million different designs out there you could use. Ken

[Jon Haigwood]

Here is another one that does some in smaller size. (ignore the music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9yvE6MQ5Pw

[unclescott58]

This same video was posted here a year or two ago. Still it's pretty cool.

[THarrison351]

If you look at the latest Hot Rod magazine there is a mid-engine 1969 Mach 1 Mustang that uses this technique extensively to give a graphic fiber look. Looks really sharp

[oldnslow]

This techniec was used many years ago to apply swirl paint jobs. With the new films, just about anything can be covered.

 

[Jantrix]

There have been applications like this for Pinewood Derby cars for years.

[espo]

As for scale models, I remember a few years ago someone had a technique where they sprayed different colors on top of a vat of water. Then the model body was lowered into the water and then removed and set to dry. The paint would adhere to the body in a random pattern. I'm sure that you could also do this with smaller parts also.   

[cobraman]

I think that was called "Swirladelic " or something like that. I think Henry Borger ( ? ) did an article in an old Car Model magazine.

[Joe Handley]

This would work well in a manufacturing end, I'd imagine, especially trying to replicate a carbon finish on an all carbon part without having the builder need to use decals to achive it.

[sbk]

I've seen Greg Stegall post photos on the ACME FB page. I'm not sure how he does it other than calling it "hydro dipping"

Greg's work & photos, not mine.

 

[ChrisBcritter]

I'd like to see this done with a solid color to judge the effect better - get some idea of the consistency of the depth, gloss, smoothness, etc.

And I'd be hugely impressed if a chrome finish could be done this way.

[peteski]

  On 12/8/2015 at 3:52 PM, cobraman said:

I think that was called "Swirladelic " or something like that. I think Henry Borger ( ? ) did an article in an old Car Model magazine.

The original issue of the KISS Van in the 70's was painted using that technique.  The painting instructions were included with the kit.