Luc Janssens Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 Hey guys, Saw the following review put online today, by our friends from the German model magazine Kits Review Online https://www.kitreviewsonline.de/werkstattbericht-chrom-spray-39628-revell/ Please run the detailed comments thru Google translate if you don't understand the German language. Photo's courtesy of Kits Review Online & Dominik Weitzer. Cheers Luc 1
jaymcminn Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 Looks pretty impressive, but it seems to have the same limitations as current products... doesn't take clear coat, doesn't like to be handled, etc. It looks like it might be less finicky to use than Molotow or (especially) Alclad as well as being useful for modelers who want to "rechrome" parts and don't have access to an airbrush for applying the other chrome finishes. Thanks for posting this up!
James2 Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 It has the advantage of being rattle canned for those who don't use aa airbrush and still seems to have the same finish as Aclad,, maybe better.
iamsuperdan Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 Hoping to find this in LHS here soon. I use a chrome spray from Duplicolor, which I've been happy with, but this looks like it lays down a little smoother.
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 Thanks for the heads-up. Definitely worth trying. It certainly LOOKS to be among the best chrome effects available, especially for "reasonable" money.
Mr. Metallic Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 5 hours ago, jaymcminn said: Looks pretty impressive, but it seems to have the same limitations as current products... doesn't take clear coat, doesn't like to be handled, etc. It looks like it might be less finicky to use than Molotow or (especially) Alclad as well as being useful for modelers who want to "rechrome" parts and don't have access to an airbrush for applying the other chrome finishes. Thanks for posting this up! My understanding of the review is that the handling properties are better than Molotow. Sounds like he had to rub it pretty hard to diminish the shine. And I wonder if it would be even better if it sat in the dehydrator overnight. I'm going to see if my LHS can get some and give it a whirl. 1
RSchnell Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 I asked my LHS owner if he could get this Spray Chrome last week. He carries other Revell paint products. He looked it up and said it's not showing up on any of his supplier's websites yet. He did say there were a couple other people asking about it besides me, so it seems to be drawing some interest!
Can-Con Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 20 hours ago, RSchnell said: I asked my LHS owner if he could get this Spray Chrome last week. He carries other Revell paint products. He looked it up and said it's not showing up on any of his supplier's websites yet. He did say there were a couple other people asking about it besides me, so it seems to be drawing some interest! Same here. No listings from his supplier.
mikemodeler Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 From the Stevens International website, under Revell: REVELL GERMANY RVL-39628 150ml Acrylic Chrome Spray $34.99 Out Of Stock
iamsuperdan Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 Wait...$35US for a 150mL spray can?! Yikes!
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: Wait...$35US for a 150mL spray can?! 2 hours ago, Motor City said: that's a little over 5 ounces About 5.3. A 3.5 oz. (100 mL) can of SpazStix I have here was $13 a few years back, so the price for the new Revell stuff doesn't seem too out of line to me... Edited January 12, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 I'm thinking very careful pre-fitting of bumpers or whatever you want to use this stuff on (make sure wheels push easily into tires, etc.), then spray 'em, let 'em dry a couple days, and assemble with gloves on to prevent fingerprinting...something like the light cotton ones that come with higher-end diecasts, or possibly latex or vinyl.
iamsuperdan Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 Thinking about it... It seems expensive, but then I look at what I just paid for a couple of Molotow Chrome pens. ? Going price for Chrome finish, I guess. And a can should last quite a while, as it's only painting wheels, trim, bumpers, etc. It's not like I'd be doing an entire body or anything.
stitchdup Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 The price is probably high since it will have to be imported and shipping is still ridiculous for anything. I wonder how it would work as a base for hok pearls, i think brandywine would be pretty amazing over chrome 1
Motor City Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 11 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: About 5.3. A 3.5 oz. (100 mL) can of SpazStix I have here was $13 a few years back, so the price for the new Revell stuff doesn't seem too out of line to me...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 29 minutes ago, Motor City said: It's about 5.3 imperial ounces, still used in the UK and Canada. And yes, it's 5.07 in US ounces.
Merkur XR4Ti Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 Did the reviewer have to spray this over a black base? I think the product looks very promising.
Grzegorz Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 hello I just bought this product { revell chrome }, it is very similar to molotov , only that it is in a spray, it covers very well, the downside is the small capacity of the can
stitchdup Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, Grzegorz said: hello I just bought this product { revell chrome }, it is very similar to molotov , only that it is in a spray, it covers very well, the downside is the small capacity of the can could you post a pic of your results please? I'm sure it would help many of us decide if we want it or not
jaymcminn Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 16 hours ago, stitchdup said: The price is probably high since it will have to be imported and shipping is still ridiculous for anything. I wonder how it would work as a base for hok pearls, i think brandywine would be pretty amazing over chrome I dunno, clear coats seem to completely flatten out the finish based off of the results in the original post. I'm betting anything applied over it would kill the reflectivity. Something like Vallejo Metal Color Chrome would probably work better... it doesn't quite have the shine of these products but it can be coated and not lose its shine.
stitchdup Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, jaymcminn said: I dunno, clear coats seem to completely flatten out the finish based off of the results in the original post. I'm betting anything applied over it would kill the reflectivity. Something like Vallejo Metal Color Chrome would probably work better... it doesn't quite have the shine of these products but it can be coated and not lose its shine. I've been using duplicolour ral code silvers and golds under the lighter colours and they work pretty good for them but the brandywine just doesn't pop like it should. I'll try and find some of the vallejo to try. thanks
Grzegorz Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, stitchdup said: could you post a pic of your results please? I'm sure it would help many of us decide if we want it or not ... here is my first model, where I used revell chrome, the base is revell black gloss https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/177940-70-dodge-dart-custom/ 1
mikemodeler Posted January 13, 2023 Posted January 13, 2023 Ordered a can of this from Wes's Model Car Corner today, $29 plus shipping.
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