F-51D

GCB · Aug 23, 2023

Hi,
My next model will be a Mustang 1/32 from Tamiya: "North American F-51D Korean war" and I do have doubts on the metallic paint to use: I know that there are plenty options but what would you recommend for an amateur using airbrush? Xtreme metal, Alclad???
Also, after metallic paint, any particular caution to do weathering with enamel wash and oil paints?
All tips are welcome if anyone has built this or similar model.
Cheers

urumomo · Aug 23, 2023

Alclad
https://www.scalehobbyist.com/catag...u=1&pg=1&ppp=48&sb=stocknumber_a&so=d&man=ALC

plastickjunkie · Aug 23, 2023

The main wing panel lines were puttied and the wing painted metallic silver. The rest of the panels were NMF.
I like using Alclad for the NMF and any silver lacquer or enamel for the painted wing segments.

Not long ago I did this 1/32 Revell Pony

GCB · Aug 23, 2023

Beautiful! Thanks Plastickjunkie.

GCB · Sep 6, 2023

Do you need to use a special primer before applying metal color (Alclad) or Mr Surfacer 1500 is ok?

GCB · Sep 10, 2023

Started the F51 from Tamiya

GCB · Sep 10, 2023

Engine and cockpit assembled and painted. Ready to go into the fuselage

GCB · Sep 10, 2023

I used 3D decals for the cockpit and even if green colors do not match, I find results quite good

Pantherman · Sep 10, 2023

GCB said:
I used 3D decals for the cockpit and even if green colors do not match, I find results quite good View attachment 105674

Mighty fine work, I'm loving the details. Pantherman

GCB · Sep 10, 2023

thanks.. starting to assemble and even if Tamiya kit, a few tricky points...

Bear43 · Sep 10, 2023

That does look great.

BlackSheepTwoOneFour · Sep 18, 2023

There's this stuff folks say they're really good. Vallejo Metal Color. I do know Hobby Lobby carries them.

https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/category/hobby/metal-color-en/

GCB · Sep 19, 2023

thanks.. Did anyone used Mr Color Silver Metallic C008?

GCB · Sep 19, 2023

GCB · Oct 23, 2023

Completed....

GCB · Oct 23, 2023

GCB · Oct 23, 2023

Pantherman · Oct 23, 2023

GCB said:
View attachment 107795

Very nice work. Pantherman

GCB · Oct 23, 2023

Pantherman said:
Very nice work. Pantherman

Thanks... not sure what will be the next one. Maybe a Vought F4U even if the 1/32 models are more complicated (I think) than the 1/48.

Bear43 · Oct 23, 2023

That turned out beautifully.

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