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Post by fredmellini on May 26, 2007 21:49:34 GMT -6
While the rommel's rod is hold until I can purchase some Tamiya TS-3 Desert Tan. I thought I had two cans on the shelf, but when I went to use them one was empty and the other was only a 1/2 full  !!(Michael!!!!!!) I started on the Bad Medicine (Thanks Rick ;D) today as the weather was perfect for painting. After priming and sanding the body I sprayed on some Dupli-Color High Performance Metal Specks Red. Followed by 6 to 7 coats of clear.  I then sprayed all the skeleton parts flat black and then dry-brushed on whiteland some very light grays to bring out the detalis.  I then sprayed the interior panel flat black and then dry-brushed white followed by a very light purple. I also used a anodized orange/gold made by Dupli-color and sprayed that directly over the chrome.  |
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Post by rickg on May 26, 2007 22:05:25 GMT -6
Looking Good Fred !!!  |
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Post by rwildeone on May 27, 2007 8:16:04 GMT -6
That's coming along nicely. Not to take away from your effort, but, I've been trying to find a way to get a polished brass finish. The "gold anodized" finish is fine but I want a true brass look. You or anyone know a product or ? to get that? And "anodized"or otherwise do those finishes work over Alclad since clear coating Alclad is a no-no?
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Post by gwangiboy on May 27, 2007 9:05:59 GMT -6
That's coming along nicely. Not to take away from your effort, but, I've been trying to find a way to get a polished brass finish. The "gold anodized" finish is fine but I want a true brass look. You or anyone know a product or ? to get that? And "anodized"or otherwise do those finishes work over Alclad since clear coating Alclad is a no-no? I wonder if a place like Michaels would have something for that? I was thinking they did, but that might be their gold leaf foil kit. Hmm ... one more thing to do this weekend!  update: I may have been thinking of these: www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=e04890Not sure if you can get a polished look with these ... could be interesting to use for other projects, tho. |
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Post by rwildeone on May 27, 2007 10:26:49 GMT -6
Ive seen other methods for metallic finishes. But, no good pics or visual references. And, no info on "first hand" experiences. Various mfg. offer "pastes" you apply and polish. Seems that would be thick and hide details. I like a little touch of brass on showrods and street rods ( like my "Little Something" C-Cab). I'll check Micheals. Foiling works in some areas but you can get wrinkles in curves etc .
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Post by fredmellini on May 27, 2007 11:02:15 GMT -6
Hey rwildone---although it is tough to see from the picture, the chrome that I sprayed with dupli-color metalcast anodized surface color system is actually more brass than gold. The color is called orange anodized and I got it in a spray can at wally world or any advanced auto store for about $7. I only sprayed light coats, but you could spray more coats until desired effect. Just spray it over the chrome in light coats on a nice sunny warm day in direct sunlight. I never bothered to clear it because I was very happy with the results. Give it a try on some scrape chrome, for $7, not to much to loose. Let me know how you make out with it . |
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Post by rwildeone on May 27, 2007 11:09:29 GMT -6
My "chrome" will be Alclad but I might try that. I want to finish that soon and not wait forever to find something. I really don't want to pack it of to Chrome Tech to have "gold" plated either.
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Post by rwildeone on May 27, 2007 11:26:25 GMT -6
Did a quik jump to The Detailer site. Found this picture: thedetailer.net/images/parts/mag_lrg.jpgexcept for the orange reflection I think this is a good "brass" look. Best I've seen so far. What do you guys think? |
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Post by fredmellini on May 27, 2007 11:29:33 GMT -6
Dupli-color also makes a silver metalizer to base coat non-chrome pieces prior to spraying the colored anodizer. I have not tried this personally yet, so I can't say how it comes out. I have never tried it over aclad either.
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Post by gwangiboy on May 27, 2007 13:20:54 GMT -6
Did a quik jump to The Detailer site. Found this picture: thedetailer.net/images/parts/mag_lrg.jpgexcept for the orange reflection I think this is a good "brass" look. Best I've seen so far. What do you guys think? That does look nice ... that would help with my Carl Casper Paddy Wagon project as well. |
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Post by Honest Charlie on May 27, 2007 17:44:33 GMT -6
Looks good so far Fred.
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Post by zeppy1320 on May 27, 2007 18:08:27 GMT -6
that's looking good Fred as usual
l love the way you do you dry brushing
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Post by davea on May 27, 2007 19:32:05 GMT -6
Looks good, Fred! Post as soon as it's done!
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Post by TheMadModeler on May 28, 2007 11:32:51 GMT -6
Nice colors together.. I used that paint on my Grape T a Fire. It finished all hazed over.. I finally tryied buffing it out and it looks Great... BiLL.. Hey rwildone---although it is tough to see from the picture, the chrome that I sprayed with dupli-color metalcast anodized surface color system is actually more brass than gold. The color is called orange anodized and I got it in a spray can at wally world or any advanced auto store for about $7. I only sprayed light coats, but you could spray more coats until desired effect. Just spray it over the chrome in light coats on a nice sunny warm day in direct sunlight. I never bothered to clear it because I was very happy with the results. Give it a try on some scrape chrome, for $7, not to much to loose. Let me know how you make out with it . |
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Post by Tim Nolan on May 28, 2007 19:29:04 GMT -6
Thats gorgeous Fred!! Man, your dry brush technique is just ( o )( o )'s!!!! LOL! |
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Post by Bert on May 29, 2007 15:18:01 GMT -6
Yeah this looks OK Too!
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Post by johnverkerk on Jun 2, 2007 10:27:08 GMT -6
Yet another fantastic build there Fred, man you sure do crank them out, i'm jealous!!!,,lol!!!keep them comming buddy!!!
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Post by fredmellini on Jun 2, 2007 18:24:59 GMT -6
Hey Thanks John!!!.......but I already finished this!!........check out the completed section!!!
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