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10-07-2011, 11:15 AM | #196 |
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Re: Alclad II vs. Kosutte Gin San...bye, bye Alclad!
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Re: Alclad II vs. Kosutte Gin San...bye, bye Alclad!
You use this link : http://www.rainbowten.co.jp/cgi-bin/...=4933550002513 , and you follow instructions to order
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10-15-2011, 08:46 PM | #198 | |
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Re: Alclad II vs. Kosutte Gin San...bye, bye Alclad!
OK, I know this post has been kicked around since 2003, but I have'nt hear'd anybody using dupli-color paint as a base, so I did some test with this KGN today, I used gloss black, then cleared it, and got not so happy result so I went another route, and got near perfect results, I used dupli-color metal spec silver, then cleared, had I taken the time to smooth the paint, it would of been perfect, chrome woohooooo, yes I read the post all the way thru, so if you can get your hands on Dupli-color metal spec silver, give it a shot.....
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10-15-2011, 09:55 PM | #199 | |
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Re: Alclad II vs. Kosutte Gin San...bye, bye Alclad!
Unforgiven2008 - I have used KGS over several different paint coatings - from AlClad Black enamel to various colors of grey/silver - to aluminum - silver - to gold/silver to metalic black and have produced different shades of chrome - silver effect finishes. The only thing I haven't been able to fine is a clear that will cover it to protect it without losing the metal chrome shine effect. I am going to try House of Kolors "Cosmic Chrome" and see how well it comes out. HofK has several metal finishes - copper - gold - aluminum - chrome - silver - brass. - John
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10-15-2011, 10:09 PM | #200 | |
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Re: Alclad II vs. Kosutte Gin San...bye, bye Alclad!
Can't wait to hear how House of Color does. I have several HOC paints and bases. I also wonder how Model Master Metalizer Lacuer Aluminum Plate does. That's what Donn Yost recommends as a primer for everything in his video on airbrushing. But I'm also going the gloss black route with this magic powder.
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10-15-2011, 10:41 PM | #201 | |
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Re: Alclad II vs. Kosutte Gin San...bye, bye Alclad!
Lissa250 - There's a company in California called Coast Airbrush that sells 4oz - 120ml cosmic chrome colors pre mixed and ready to airbrush for around $15 each for the 6 metalic chrome finishes they have - John
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10-16-2011, 02:44 AM | #202 | |
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Re: Alclad II vs. Kosutte Gin San...bye, bye Alclad!
Sorry, I haven't tried a clear yet, and I forgot to mention, that i did buff, and powder the black 3 times, it does look great for black chrome, and the metal spec silver once, and it covers the specs of metal flake, I did however wonder about the different base's that could be used, giving the KGN a nice hue, thanks for that Lil bit of a tip, I'm gonna try it......
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Re: Alclad II vs. Kosutte Gin San...bye, bye Alclad!
Unforgiven2008 - just a word if you haven't read the entire thread - some of the guys say to be sure to use the KGS over "enamel paint" - they claim there are problems with it going over lacquers etc. I have only used it over enamels so let us all know if it works for any other base paints - also there was a guy that built a Tamiya SLR mercedes/mclaren on this modeling forum and did it with a metalic silver base coat and then the KGS and it looks just like a chrome body - perfect reflection - John
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11-18-2011, 12:59 PM | #205 | |
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OK I have a question about this stuff. Does anyone know what it is made from or what's in it? I have a brand new jar of the stuff but have not used it yet. I'm an engineer and we were looking at this stuff at work. It kinda bothers me and another engineering colleague as to what this powder actually is. It is super fine. I would think if you inhaled any of it, it would not be good for your lungs. Just something I'm throwing out there. If anyone know what this stuff is made from, please chime in.
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11-18-2011, 02:40 PM | #207 | |
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I'm aware of the deal with the gloves and mask. I would still like to know what the stuff is made out of. It not being sold in the states ought to be a clue that it could be nasty stuff.
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11-18-2011, 02:45 PM | #209 | ||
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11-18-2011, 03:23 PM | #210 | |
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Re: Alclad II vs. Kosutte Gin San...bye, bye Alclad!
You'd probably have to do a chemical analysis to be sure, as reporting in Asian countries is suspect at best. I'd say there must be some level of lead in there, as well as a lot of graphite.
Plus, you know when the makers warn you about its dangers, It's pretty nasty... |
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