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Post by Mence on Jun 23, 2012 2:18:53 GMT -5
Hello chaps.
Often in Military build instructions, certain parts are suggested to be painted steel colour.
What do you guys suggest as the best paint to replicate this?
I have tried mixing my own with little success and have yet to find one that seems to do the job properly.
I know Alclad do some but I'm talking Acrylics.
Many thanks
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Post by wouter on Jun 23, 2012 3:45:30 GMT -5
hi mate, I use Vallejo Natural Steel for this, works out fine and gives a nice metallic sheen ^^
Cheers
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Post by Mence on Jun 23, 2012 4:11:37 GMT -5
Cheers Wouts, i'll take a look...
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Post by spud on Jun 23, 2012 9:10:13 GMT -5
oh nice one Ian looking forward to seeing that
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 23, 2012 9:27:27 GMT -5
oooohh very cool Iain........you didn't tell me about that one dude. Put that on my list as well. we'll get a good review up of all those new items coming out from AK soon
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 23, 2012 9:30:12 GMT -5
Prof, depends on what you are painting I would say. If you mean worn areas then the chaps covered that. For tools, which I think you mean, then it depends. I stay away from a true shiny metal look as this is out of scale, Like Iain mentioned. I mix some light gray with steal or aluminum to tone down the shine. I will then give this a wash and burnish only the edges with a graphite.
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Post by Mence on Jun 23, 2012 10:00:34 GMT -5
Apologies guys, I should have explained it is for painting tools rather than chipping. Suggestions taken on board, thank you all.
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