Im very quickly becoming a humbrol fan boy. After using the wearthing effects and Rust effects I have been telling all my model friends that they should only use those. lol
thoroughly enjoy the Humbrol productions and the products . The instructions are clear and easy to follow, all in all very professional and encouraging to the hobby followers .
The aluminium one is just what I need for my US Korean War Sabre Jet! I love the bare metal look. Seeing old footage of shiny metal Cold War fighter jets on nicely aged 35mm film is what inspires me to build fighter jets of yesteryear.
G'day Humbrol, Great products I'm going to buy some tomorrow. Your American customers, if they haven't already, will tell you that you've got the USAAF star roundel the wrong way round on the port wing (about 3:40 in the video). US modellers and, now, the USAF call this putting the star 'on its legs'. That is the roundel should be placed on the wing by rotating it, in this case, 90 degrees so that two points of the star seem to be 'sitting' towards the aft edge of the wing. You will notice what I mean because you have placed the star correctly on the fuselage. It has to be the same way on the wing too.The single point of the star has to always point up or forward on all aircraft. Cheers, BH (raafbloke)
Question! How do you go about polishing the primer? The same way you polish the metalcote? Do you have to sand first and then polish? Please let me know :)
How do you get the mirror shine, I tried some of this on a 1/48 Sabre and I`m struggling to get it to shine like in the video, Its shiny but not mirror shine, You didn`t say what grit sandpaper you used to polish the primer before the paint went on, I think that`s where I might of gone wrong because i just sprayed straight over the primer, you can see as soon as the paint goes on its shiny before even buffing, bit disappointed with this product, its not cheap either
What's the difference between this "special" paint and normal metallic paints? Is there something in the paint? Or is it just regular silver paint that gets buffered?
+Alaskafish i think this one has lacquer so its somewhat equivalent to Alclad ii. you can only buff lacquer paints, you wont see a difference with enamel or acrylic
mybluebelly Some people don't have the space, skill or tools required to use metalcote. And if metalcote is out of stock or unavailable in someone's area, a metallic paint may be their only option.
Crap. That #11 silver is utter crap.#191 is 11 times better. Even a silver magic marker is worth considering over the #11. Not everyone fathoms that there is anything better than #11 around, so they just stick to using it. My "retarded" friend is one such good example. It`s no good telling him to use anything else, Some people seems to enjoy living in the dark ages..
Oh no, i was merely referring to a friend of mine, not you me lord. What can i say, he is not too concerned about quality finishes and it saddens me to see that he still uses the #11. Did you know that you can actually achieve a really nice result with a silver marker?! The ones where you can hear the liquid silver paint shake about inside the pen. TRY IT !!! Aye, i am sure you`re every bit as special as you look. Cheers :)
note the inverted position of the "star" on the left wing.
Im very quickly becoming a humbrol fan boy. After using the wearthing effects and Rust effects I have been telling all my model friends that they should only use those. lol
thoroughly enjoy the Humbrol productions and the products . The instructions are clear and easy to follow, all in all very professional and encouraging to the hobby followers .
That would look excellent on the Airfix F86 Sabre.
The aluminium one is just what I need for my US Korean War Sabre Jet! I love the bare metal look. Seeing old footage of shiny metal Cold War fighter jets on nicely aged 35mm film is what inspires me to build fighter jets of yesteryear.
G'day Humbrol, Great products I'm going to buy some tomorrow. Your American customers, if they haven't already, will tell you that you've got the USAAF star roundel the wrong way round on the port wing (about 3:40 in the video). US modellers and, now, the USAF call this putting the star 'on its legs'. That is the roundel should be placed on the wing by rotating it, in this case, 90 degrees so that two points of the star seem to be 'sitting' towards the aft edge of the wing. You will notice what I mean because you have placed the star correctly on the fuselage. It has to be the same way on the wing too.The single point of the star has to always point up or forward on all aircraft. Cheers, BH (raafbloke)
I wasn't convinced until halfway through the video, thats a nice finish!
polishing tip , instead of cloth try panty hose,, it really brings out the sheen
Daniel Johnston the crusty gusset might scratch the paint job though 😝
Can't wait to start on my Saab Viggen!
It's the same for enamels? How can I get the same shinning effect with enamel polished aluminium?
If you use the enamel paint version, can you still polish it up ?
any plans to make coloured metals like gold or bronze available?
Almost a year since your last video? Hope they will return soon as they are very useful and interesting.
Hi. Is there any risk of aluminium damage on using masking tape after the polishment?? Thanks and regards.
more videos please!
Can you mask Metalcote safely with Tamiya tape? I see something similar there, but I worry about it taking off the metal surface.
Question! How do you go about polishing the primer? The same way you polish the metalcote? Do you have to sand first and then polish? Please let me know :)
I think he is simply just sanding it in order for the metalcote to go on smoother.
cool... didnt know there was such a thing :)
How does the finish stand up to masking? The yellow stripe on the Mustang has probably been masked; what kind of masking tape is safe to use?
How do you put the aircraft together then put the propeller on??? Please let me know
very nice, well done !
Any idea if you will be making any more vids as I enjoy the ones that are out
How do you get the mirror shine, I tried some of this on a 1/48 Sabre and I`m struggling to get it to shine like in the video, Its shiny but not mirror shine, You didn`t say what grit sandpaper you used to polish the primer before the paint went on, I think that`s where I might of gone wrong because i just sprayed straight over the primer, you can see as soon as the paint goes on its shiny before even buffing, bit disappointed with this product, its not cheap either
gower1973
Spraying or painting on a layer of gloss varnish may help
You need to apply a black coat of paint, then use a good gloss coat. Finally use some of alclads chrome and you will get a reflective shine
james fender I'm confused, what does the black paint do?
@@CarlosHernandez-cp8qd provides a good base for some metallic paints
Cool stuff ,ill have to try them. :)
What happenes when i put a clear coat over the decals? Edit: if i use metal coat spray?
Can you put any clear over this spray ?
I wonder too. Did you happen to try since 5 years ago? Do you need a clear coat to protect it?
I know you said that you used acrylic colours on the p51 but did they need any held to adhere to the metalcote?
Looks good!
What's the difference between this "special" paint and normal metallic paints?
Is there something in the paint? Or is it just regular silver paint that gets buffered?
Alaskafish How reflective it is usually
+Alaskafish i think this one has lacquer so its somewhat equivalent to Alclad ii. you can only buff lacquer paints, you wont see a difference with enamel or acrylic
Can humbrol weathering powders be used on gunpla
when you polish the paint after it has cured do you need to use a polish or just a soft cloth etc...?
just a soft cloth. If you try to use any sort of "polish" you'll ruin the finish.
Will applying a matt varnish to seal the decals and paint ruin the aluminium look?
When polishing with old cloth, did you put any other material on it or it was just the cloth piece ?
Just the cloth.
thanks : )
What do you mean when you said polish shine.
how do you polish plastic models?
Tell me about this, how I'm shop this
I wish I could get your sprays here in America
same here !
Vortex Can you not order them online from a uk site and have them sent over?
Cj Hartwell I can't get spray cans shipped overseas.
I want buying this
La calcomanía del ala del P-51 esta al revés... 2:39
How do I ise Textured Sceenery Spray.
i tested polished steel and it's a total fail, the result is a dark mat grey and with no metallic shine
Now out of production and apparently, the only one that could be polished to a lustre, as well :-(
Apparently the Aluminium has been discontinued.
Whens the next video?
When a new product comes out
Why do you still sell #11 silver? I dare say it`s obsolete by now.
mybluebelly
Some people don't have the space, skill or tools required to use metalcote. And if metalcote is out of stock or unavailable in someone's area, a metallic paint may be their only option.
Crap. That #11 silver is utter crap.#191 is 11 times better. Even a silver magic marker is worth considering over the #11. Not everyone fathoms that there is anything better than #11 around, so they just stick to using it. My "retarded" friend is one such good example. It`s no good telling him to use anything else, Some people seems to enjoy living in the dark ages..
mybluebelly
I don't like being called retarded. My doctor said I'm special not retarded.
Oh no, i was merely referring to a friend of mine, not you me lord. What can i say, he is not too concerned about quality finishes and it saddens me to see that he still uses the #11. Did you know that you can actually achieve a really nice result with a silver marker?! The ones where you can hear the liquid silver paint shake about inside the pen. TRY IT !!! Aye, i am sure you`re every bit as special as you look. Cheers :)