Gettin' down to brass tacks

[charlie8575]

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

[SfanGoch]

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? 

 

[charlie8575]

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

[Ace-Garageguy]

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. 

[charlie8575]

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