Natural Metal Finish in 9 EASY steps - scale modeling tutorial

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Natural metal finish for your scale model in 9 EASY steps. In this tutorial I am going to show you my process of applying natural metal finish to my scale model airplanes. The process is fairly easy and the materials needed you can find below.
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@redbloodytape 5 лет назад

I just rubbed my Spitfire with alchohol and it didn't turn into a Mig-21 :-( ... Nice tutorial, thank you :-)

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Try with some Tennessee stuff, it may work 😋 thanks mate 👍

@af4604 5 лет назад

Did you make sure that it's vodka?

@jeffjames4064 4 года назад

You rubbed it the wrong direction.😁

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

😁

@alexandremarcelino7360 4 месяца назад

Fantástico! 👏

@MMScaleModels 4 месяца назад

Thank you

@c123bthunderpig Год назад

Excellent looking metal finish. I am noticing that most RU-vid modelers are using a large variety of silver and water base b paints, lacquer washes etc. I find this to be too much paint on the average size model. It covers up a lot if detail and risk interacting with the plastic. I find less is better. On the very large scale you can maybe use more layering. Just my opinion, you build very good looking models.

@MMScaleModels Год назад

Thanks, it looks like a lot of paint but it is not as the layers are very fine. Not talking only about the NMF presented in this video but in general. The key is to keep your paint layers as thin as possible.

@aqilhasanuddin5715 3 года назад

My question is not really about the video but i really want to know if the ak real color aluminium is a good metallic paint or no and also your video are very helpful sometimes and im looking forward for future videos

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

I haven't used ak real color so cannot tell you about that. AK extreme metals are excellent range and also tamiya's LP range is pretty good 👍

@aqilhasanuddin5715 3 года назад

@@MMScaleModels THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REPLYING

@chupacabra3464 4 года назад

Hi I always have problems with mr surfacer clogging the airbrush. Do you dilute it, and if so what do you use?

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

Hi, i always use mr. Leveling thinner.

@brinx8634 3 года назад

I like your tutorials very much. I'm 74 y/o in a few days but still learning new techniques thanks to people like you. Thank you! BTW, wartime P-51 wings were monotone silver. From IPMS Stockholm: "Despite the once widely-spread urban myth, high-performance US aircraft such as P-51 or P-38 were never finished entirely in bare metal. Aerodynamically important elements such as Mustang’s laminar-flow wing were puttied, sanded flush and then coated in aluminium lacquer."....but don't look so cool

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Yeah, sometimes accuracy gets sacrificed for aesthetic reasons... but that's OK IMO

@puttyanimal3909 4 года назад

Great tutorial. If I can offer a suggestion: Avoid spraying towards the wing root and other corners as much as you can and point your airbrush from a different direction. You will get much less overspray drying on your paint and get a much smoother finish.

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

Thanks mate, nice tip

@juliettwhiskey2662 Год назад

Hi, good Job. Btw, do you know if the Model Master Sealer fits also with other metalizers like Alclad or Xtreme Colours?

@MMScaleModels Год назад

I think so, I have used it with alclad chrome for lexan and it worked good

@juliettwhiskey2662 Год назад

@@MMScaleModels Ah, okay, thx.

@kallaipeti 2 года назад

Hello Mate! I always enjoy your tutorials! I have a big problem with NMF methods.I tried the same way like you,but when I start to spray the GX2 the result always was a grainy or an orange skin like texture.I tried it in 50/50 more or less thinner,0,2 and 0,4 nozzle airbrush,high pressure(25 psi) or less but always was the same result.I am very disappointed.Do you have any useful tips in this problem?Because my brain now empty. Thank you bro!

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

More thinner, less pressure. 50/50 is thick for this paint in my experience. And use mr. leveling thinner if possible.

@kallaipeti 2 года назад

Thank you very much! Happy modelling!

@tcandle695 3 года назад

Nice, but Testors discontinued its model master line of paints. Do you know other brands that make a similar Metalizer sealer or finish coat? Thanks

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Yes, unfortunately Testors no longer have this product for us. While I haven't tried it on a full NMF aircraft, tamiyas new LP series clear cotes seem to work good over metalizers. But i have only tried this combination on small details.

@awesomekacee 3 года назад

Don’t quote me on it, but I use Alclad II’s Clear Lacquer Gloss. Since they have a large variety of metalizer paints I would assume that the Clear Coat from them also work really well with sealing the Metalizers in.

@ph11p3540 15 дней назад

Step 1. Monogram 1/48 scale B-58 scale model has entered the chat. Step 1 boss level on master game settings. You have been warned.

@MMScaleModels 14 дней назад

That's like painting the kitchen table... lots of area

@ph11p3540 14 дней назад

@@MMScaleModels It's not that it's a kitchen table. It's got chair stuck to it's underside

@no1bodace 6 месяцев назад

Sadly out of date, Model Master Clear coat for metalizers is no longer available

@MMScaleModels 6 месяцев назад

Yeah, that's a shame.

@mjwright1978 Год назад

What do you recommend now that Model Master Metallic Sealer is no longer produced?

@MMScaleModels Год назад

So far I haven't found anything to match the performance of the metallizer sealer. In general laquer based varnishes work well but nothing close to the model master thing

@thequantumcuber3261 2 года назад

Thank you for making this informative video sir. For step 6 I do not have any metalizer solution, is it fine if a put a gloss coat instead. Will the results the the same? Thank You

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Depends on the varnish, many of them reduce the metallic sheen even if the varnish is gloss. It just has different sheen for some reason.

@thequantumcuber3261 2 года назад

Could satin varnish work as I have seen a lot of people using it?

@Poopster4U 6 месяцев назад

What alternative is best now that Model Masters is no longer for sale!?

@MMScaleModels 6 месяцев назад

Cannot tell, still have some ModelMaster varnish to play with... then I will search :)

@juliettwhiskey2662 Год назад

Do you think, that the gloss black is necessary for example to apply on an MiG15 from the fifties? Bare metal planes from that area are no actual glossy racing Mustangs fom Reno... What do you think?

@MMScaleModels Год назад

Yes, absolutely. The gloss black is responsible for the reflectivity not the sheen. You can dull it down later but will still have depth and reflection

@juliettwhiskey2662 Год назад

@@MMScaleModels Ah, okay thx. One more question, you apply the clear cote before shading the model with other metalizers. Don't you think the AK metalizer is tough enough to stand the tape work without clear cote protection before?

@mozzymike7192 Год назад

Do you apply the polished aluminium paint without thinning?

@MMScaleModels Год назад

Yes

@deltafour1212 Год назад

What scale model is the plane you're using?

@MMScaleModels Год назад

1/72 mig-21 from Eduard

@Hey_MikeZeroEcho22P Год назад

I THANK You, for this posting of this video!! I will 'very likely' be using a different product, BUT the importance of SEALING the "metal paint" and the Importance applying tape to that 'Sealed' paint. I Especially like your End Results....it does look Damn Good!!

@MMScaleModels Год назад

You are welcome, happy to help :)

@pcread 5 лет назад

excellent. yours is the only video on metalling that masks the individual panels which looks muck more authentic!

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Thanks mate 👍 🍻

@ravlbi4268 4 года назад

Hello, could you suggest something equivalent to Testors 1409? other brands...thanks

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

Hi, I haven't used anything else so I cannot speak from personal experience. Some say that Tamiya's new lacquer series work good... and obviously the alclad products.. but no personal experience.

@ronrico4741 5 лет назад

Learned the lessons in here the hard way. Second attempt on my P-51, had a great metal finish, but it peeled off after painting other colors.

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Yes, I came to the conclusions in the video the hard way as well :)

@Riverrockphotos 2 года назад

@@MMScaleModels you should show your Problems so others can learn that even a master modeler has problems too.

@ModelMinutes 5 лет назад

Very informative, thanks ☺️

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Thanks mate🍻👍

@thomasweelie 2 месяца назад

One of best tutorials I've ever watched. It all works incredibly good in practice. Thanks for this!

@MMScaleModels Месяц назад

Thanks mate, happy to see that this tutorial is helpful 👍

@klad78 Год назад

👍🏻

@konradalexander7561 5 лет назад

Would you consider polish the black gloss base with the micromesh from alclad? Or does the base apply really smoothly?

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

If I need mirror like finish I would polish the base otherwise I think it is sufficient as it is.

@ScarletSnake Год назад

Thank you for this video! I'd tried a lot of things but just couldn't get the results I wanted... The gloss varnish layer in between the black and the grey coats did it for me... 🎉🌞

@MMScaleModels Год назад

Great, happy to help!

@spinster4000 2 года назад

Ordered Hasegawas 1/72 AJ-37 Viggen Natural metal 2016 kit, still figuring out how im gonna do the paintjob but this video definitely helped! Thanks a ton

@MMScaleModels Год назад

You are welcome 👍

@joaomelodemoura9114 Год назад

Is Lacquer ?

@MMScaleModels Год назад

Yes

@Colinsytaccount 2 года назад

What's a good alternative to metalizer sealer now that the entire Model Masters line has been discontinued?

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Cannot tell, havent tried anything else on full nmf. I have used tamiya clears from the LP range with decent results on smaller details.

@robertjensen1094 3 года назад

Just a comment for the algorithm.

@nickjones1897 8 месяцев назад

This is really great. Thank you for the clear instructions as always! I'm going to try out your techniques!

@MMScaleModels 8 месяцев назад

You are welcome, have fun 👍

@SprueFascinationChannel 5 лет назад

You nailed that NMF for sure! Subscribed!

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Thanks mate 👍

@theartificerchannel2110 Год назад

Excellent steps! Really useful about the black gloss might use that 👍🏻👍🏻

@MMScaleModels Год назад

That's a key component 👍

@dutchbrotherfan1284 Год назад

Thank you soon I’m going to paint using Alclad exhaust

@MMScaleModels Год назад

Have fun!

@robertmunoz7543 Год назад

I live in the US and love testors metalizer sealer and since it was discontinued I bought out hobby shops stock of 20 bottles that should last me!😁 Jman

@MMScaleModels Год назад

You did well, I had the chance here, a couple of years ago and missed it.

@robertmunoz7543 Год назад

@@MMScaleModels if you do internet search theres still a few shops in US that have some dusty bottles like I found!👍 Jman

@fredtedstedman 2 года назад

thia looks like it would be good for the CHROME effect being seen on stealth aircraft !

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

I tried something similar in my f-22 build. Didn't work the way I wanted it to but I have seen others do it successfully

@fredtedstedman 2 года назад

@@MMScaleModels HAVE YOU SEENTHE NEW MIRROR/CHROME FINISH , also used on other fighters experimentally ?

@hl1796 3 года назад

My local shop no longer have Model master metal sealer anymore, may i ask for suggestion for some other similar product ?

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

So far I get good results using Tamiya LP series gloss varnish.

@keithharris4620 3 года назад

Excellent video, i didnt know about the gloss black?......thanks

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks, yes glass black is very important.

@anotheruser9876 5 лет назад

Красивая! Thanks for sharing this technique with us.

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Thanks mate 👍

@strikeeaglemodels1588 5 лет назад

Cool video my friend! Use Xtreme metal myself 👍

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Thanks mate !

@swiczka9178 5 лет назад

What acrylic primer would you recommend? I have one from mig, but it makes surface grainy

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

The best acrylic primer is the one in the trash can. 😉

@IcarusIcarus76 2 года назад

Fantastic and educating video !!!! Please allow me to ask : when airbrushing lacquer gx2 over black matt lacquer primer doesnt exist the possibility the gx2 not to be so gloss blending with the primer because they are both hot lacquers using the same thinner ? Also at what psi you airbrush the primer/metallics ? Thanks in advance

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

That's actually the benefit of using hot paints, it will melt the top layer of the primer making it even smoother. I try to paint at the lowest pressure my airbrushes can handle. 0.7 -0.8 bar for the 0.25 airbrush. Metallics need thin layers so low and slow :)

@IcarusIcarus76 2 года назад

@@MMScaleModels I agree with that but wont reduce the glossiness of the gx2?

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

As far as I can tell no, its OK

@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24 4 года назад

What primer did he use? Lycra based hot primer?

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

I used mr.surfacer, I think it is nitrocellulose based.

@dominikwdowski3855 8 месяцев назад

Perfect tutorial! Informative and clear! Thanks!

@LuckyCharmkid1 5 лет назад

What airbrush are you using. Great video!! Keep them coming!!

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Thanks Arnie. I use only Chinese airbrushes, Have 2 fengdas and a Veda.

@SmallSoldier 5 лет назад

A very useful tutorial. I'm going to try that Testors metallizer sealer.

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Thanks mate! Try it. It's a bit tricky to lay down though. Really hard to see what's going on and usually if you see the clear coat building on the model it means that you are putting too much 😃

@erickirwan8703 3 года назад

Excellent tutorial video. Thank you👍

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@wwkdiecastmore5647 5 лет назад

Really good video, nice technique, well done!...Bill

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Thanks Mate 👍

@홍성호-q3j 8 месяцев назад

Ak extream metal paint is crap.

@MMScaleModels 8 месяцев назад

I strongly disagree

@andrewchampion2728 2 года назад

What airbrush PSI you use for primering?

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

0.8 to 1 bar. which is irrelevant because it depends on many things including your nozzle size. Just listen to your airbrush. It needs to have smooth flow.

@andrewchampion2728 2 года назад

@@MMScaleModels Thanks

@brentbeck7984 3 года назад

Do you spray the metallizer directly out of the bottle or thin it?

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Straight from the bottle.

@brentbeck7984 3 года назад

Ok. Thank you so much for your help. I'm trying it out on a Mustang for my friend. Her grandfather worked on them in WW2. If it turns out I'll share the pictures with you.

@vari5199 5 лет назад

Excellent. Video. Thanks 👍👍👍👍

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Thanks mate 🍻

@alessandrofavaro7722 4 года назад

So, can I use a gloss varnish over the black coat if I don't have a gloss black?

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

Yes you can.. all you need is a gloss black surface doesn't matter how you achieve it

@alessandrofavaro7722 4 года назад

@@MMScaleModels thank you!

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

You are welcome 👍

@konradalexander7561 5 лет назад

Does alclad aqua gloss clear work as well as the testor one? Im really happy how it works on flat paint so would be great if it worked with those too

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Haven't used alclad's varnish. It's milky appearance does not attract me at all. It may work just fine though :)

@konradalexander7561 5 лет назад

@@MMScaleModels well i was sceptic at a first glance but compared to tamiya, its prethinned is cleaned with water really easily and gives a really good shine

@DarthCrumbie 5 лет назад

Do you thin the Mr. Surfacer 1500 when you spray it with the airbrush? IF so what do you thin it with?

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Yes I thin it with Mr. Leveling thinner

@lgoldtop1 4 года назад

@@MMScaleModels what are you ratios?

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

@@lgoldtop1 I start 50/50 and then adjust if necessary

@yeah-7544 5 лет назад

Is it possible to do this with a brush? I only brush paint...

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Those paints are not suitable for brush painting. Probably there are others that can be brush painted but I am not familiar with brush painting nmf techniques.

@yeah-7544 5 лет назад

@@MMScaleModels thanks!

@imtoys23 2 года назад

PERFECT METAL FINISH !!!!

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@jeffjames4064 4 года назад

Nice work and very informative. Amen to the use of lacquer. 😁

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

Thanks mate, can't beat laquer especially for NMF

@jeffjames4064 4 года назад

I restore antique gold and gold leaf picture frames for a living. Lacquer is about 75-80% of the job.

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

Do you use modeling paint or some more industrial materials?

@jeffjames4064 4 года назад

It's more artists material. But occasionally I'll use modelers paint and industrial materials. Whatever it takes to duplicate the current finish. Everything except conversion varnish that is.

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

@@jeffjames4064 I see, I am interested to know how much handling modeling paints/varnishes can survive.

@la_trastienda 2 года назад

Very well explained!!!

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Glad to hear that mate, thanks 👍

@sakkarem 5 лет назад

Step 6 is most interesting for me :)

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

😂 Yes its very good 😂

@yuriyguzenko4427 5 лет назад

@@MMScaleModels У вас очень крутые и познавательные видео. Только одно пожелание - чуть чуть поработать над акцентом, уж слишком он ярко выражен, тяжело воспринимается :) Спасибо за ваш труд!

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Thanks

@stoje-ja 4 года назад

Skąd zamawiasz sealer testorsa?

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

It is available on Amazon or in hobby shops www.amazon.com/shop/mmscalemodels?listId=14HLFS3HE58M0

@First362 8 месяцев назад

Spaciba!👍🏼🫵🏼🫡

@MMScaleModels 6 месяцев назад

👍

@ghosturbx 4 года назад

would i use the same method for a tu95?

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

I don't see why not

@ghosturbx 4 года назад

@@MMScaleModels ah OK, I'm just nervous because I'm going to use a airbrush for the first time, and the model is so big and expensive, it's in 1/72 scale

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

Well it's probably better to practice on something else until you get the feel for the airbrush.

@ghosturbx 4 года назад

@@MMScaleModels ah OK thanks

@williamcorban5244 5 лет назад

Great video but what airbrush do you use?

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Thanks mate. The airbrush in the video is Veda with 0.3mm nozzle. Its a inexpensive chinese brand.

@williamcorban5244 5 лет назад

Ok thanks👍

@alexsusko3032 3 года назад

Does this process change the color of the plastic

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

I am not sure what you mean but yes, its paint after all

@77cristoviene 5 лет назад

thanks a lot... great video and tutorial ... hi from MEXICO !!!!

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Thanks Jose, greetings 👍

@rOEN911 5 лет назад

can i ask what thinner you use for mr.color paints?

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Hi, I use Mr. Leveling thinner

@rOEN911 5 лет назад

@@MMScaleModels thank you ,nice video by the way

@MMScaleModels 5 лет назад

Thanks mate!

@raz562 4 года назад

Do you know if acrylic metallic paints work just as good? I wanna minimize the use of lacquer/cellulose paint in my apartment

@raz562 4 года назад

Very nice models btw. This video inspired me to make a 1/48th F-104

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

Hi there, I don't think that acrylics can give you the same effect unfortunately. That's why I don't use them. There are simple solutions for the fumes, you need a window, PC Fan and an aspirator pipe.

@raz562 4 года назад

I have a spraybooth, it’s just cold where I live this time of year, so I don’t want to open my window. I’ll try with the acrylic metallic paints first, to see how it looks, then lacquer/cellulose to compare. Another question, I imagine I should use Model Masters Sealer for Metalizers after applying decals, to seal them in.

@MMScaleModels 4 года назад

@@raz562 You can try K colours, I was contacted by them some time ago and they claimed that their metalizers are almost as good as lacquers. On the other hand they wanted me not to compare their paints with laquers as it is "unfair" comparison. And yes MM sealer is your way to go till the end of the build.