hof00 Posted August 19, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 19, 2018 Hi All, Has anyone had experience with Alclad Paint? Been using "Polished Brass" with component5s of A/L Sanson. It would appear that the medium, once dry, does not take too kindly to handling.... Thinking of an Acrylic Lacquer to protect. Any ideas/experience? Cheers....HOF. Canute 1 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goetzi73 Posted August 19, 2018 Share #2 Posted August 19, 2018 Hello HOF, I've been using Alclad Paints a few times for NMF on Aircraft models, mostly aluminium. I made the same experience. The problem seems to be the very small thickness of the metal pigment layer, compared to "normal" paint. To say in short, I've been using an acrylic laquer to protect the surface, especially before applying decals. I highly recommend to make some testing, which product works best for the metal finish. I have achieved good results using Alclads Aqua Gloss Clear oder Mission Models Gloss Clear Coat. Hope it helps. Regards, Götz Canute 1 Quote Current build: Hanseatic ship 1:50 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/16089-hanseatic-ship-c-1500-by-goetzi73-150-first-scratch-build/ Completed builds: Nina (Amati), HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft). Golden Hind (Mamoli) Next on List: Fifie 1:32 (Amati Victory Models) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richmond Posted August 19, 2018 Share #3 Posted August 19, 2018 I would apply clear coats to all painted surfaces and especially prior to decaling and again after decaling. Also note in respect of Alclad metallic paints: Your surface must be perfect before applying the metallic as metallic paints show up your surface defects. Prime in a dark colour before applying metallic paints for best effects, use the Gunze levelling thinner. Polish YouTube is your friend mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Current Builds Mikasa by I Love Kit - 1:200 - Plastic HMS Beagle by Occre - 1:48 - Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hof00 Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted August 20, 2018 Thanks Gentlemen for your responses!! I'll be utilizing some Clear-Cote after re-spraying the components. Cheers....HOF. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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