1/72 Tamiya P-51D Indonesian AF

[Wong Ryan]

Nice, the shark teeth looks menacing ...


By the way, did you prime your model with black , before putting on the silver?

[Guest]

Nice, the shark teeth looks menacing ...
By the way, did you prime your model with black , before putting on the silver?

I primed with Tamiya X-1 gloss black, wet sand it with 2000 grit sandpaper. Then used the Mr. Metallic Color No. 211. It was really convincing BMF until I gloss coat it then I lost the whole shine. Dissapointed . Any advice?!

[Wong Ryan]

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I primed with Tamiya X-1 gloss black, wet sand it with 2000 grit sandpaper. Then used the Mr. Metallic Color No. 211. It was really convincing BMF until I gloss coat it then I lost the whole shine. Dissapointed . Any advice?!

That looks like the correct step...


Try look at those car forums...


i think they sand with different grit...polish..sand polish..and they will get super shinny n smooth surface with any colors.

[Guest]

That's a great Mustang Leo! The shark mouth is very fearsome!


I didn't realise it was 1/72 until I really-read your post - it does look bigger!


As for losing the shine, many gloss coat products are formulated to be applied to a matt surface so they don't work as well if the base is already glossy.


I've found that Humbrol Clear will work on matt & gloss bases, so maybe that's one for future builds.

[Guest]

Very nice Leo. Just enough on the panel lines with out being obtrusive. Nice crisp work especially on a 1/72.


Laurie

[Guest]

That's a great Mustang Leo! The shark mouth is very fearsome!
I didn't realise it was 1/72 until I really-read your post - it does look bigger!


As for losing the shine, many gloss coat products are formulated to be applied to a matt surface so they don't work as well if the base is already glossy.


I've found that Humbrol Clear will work on matt & gloss bases, so maybe that's one for future builds.

Thanks for the tip Patrick, once I'm done with the mr. Metallic color it gives silver residue when i touched it that's the reason I gloss coat it. Maybe i didnt give enough time for the paint to cure