how to get model to look like this?

[metart321]

I need help on the pattern circuled in red. How do you make the paint job like that?

[drunken monkey]

Depends. On some kits, the texture is molded onto the plastic, in which case, the question should be; how can i get a good metallic finish.
Where there is no pre-molded texture, you can either try and replicate by shooting paint through mesh as they do for carbon fibre effect or use a textured foil in place of paint
i.e glue the foil onto the surface.
Some have used the foil from cigarette packets to good effect.
I think there's some textured foil intended for use as heat shielding that you can try.
You can also try and apply a similar texture to some Bare Metal Foil and use that.

[builderweave]

I've seen people use the silver liner from a pack if cigarettes. Probably applied with white glue(elmers?).

[metart321]

Originally Posted by drunken monkey

Depends. On some kits, the texture is molded onto the plastic, in which case, the question should be; how can i get a good metallic finish.
Where there is no pre-molded texture, you can either try and replicate by shooting paint through mesh as they do for carbon fibre effect or use a textured foil in place of paint
i.e glue the foil onto the surface.
Some have used the foil from cigarette packets to good effect.
I think there's some textured foil intended for use as heat shielding that you can try.
You can also try and apply a similar texture to some Bare Metal Foil and use that.

I kind of like the mesh idea more than the foil one for some reason lol so basically use mesh to get the pattern, and then apply some of that metal finish sprays (forgot name) to make it metal. right?

[metart321]

Since there are gaps after you assemble it, i think i might have to use foil after all to get the pattern...and to fell the gaps

[klutz_100]

Cigarette foil, MFH Heat shield or Crazy Modleer PE set cointains a heat shield IIRC (but could be wrong).

TBH I don't think you will get a very convincing heat shield effect by spraying through a mesh

[drunken monkey]

never tried the mesh method myself and you would need really fine mesh and good paint+airbrush for the percision needed. On the other hand, on a larger scale, I've seen pretty good effects used on architectural models by spraying through various materials.

Best way though for cars, is to stick with the foil method.
As mentioned before, several manufacturers have a heat shield patterned product. It's the simplest, quickest and the easiest method.

[cyberkid]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Cigarette foil, MFH Heat shield or Crazy Modleer PE set cointains a heat shield IIRC (but could be wrong).

TBH I don't think you will get a very convincing heat shield effect by spraying through a mesh

CM (full version, not sure on simplified) does contain a full shield where SMS super detailed kit only contains the upper half of the shield.
If you don't want to spend the money for PE stuff, then I would suggest cigarette foil.

[freakray]

Marlboro cigarette packets

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by freakray

Marlboro cigarette packets

Actually, Gauloise sans filtres is a MUCH better source for foil

The paper is not glued into the pack so it does not tear when being removed and also there is no writing embossed into it, so the whole surface is 100% useful.

[metart321]

thx everyone!

[sjelic]

This is Marlboro, now show me Gauloise

Smoking kills!

[freakray]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Actually, Gauloise sans filtres is a MUCH better source for foil

As soon as Gauloise becomes freely available in the US, I will look at them for a source, in the meantime you can keep the smelly French cigarettes.

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by freakray

As soon as Gauloise becomes freely available in the US, I will look at them for a source, in the meantime you can keep the smelly French cigarettes.

Sorry, I meant Gitanes. I couldn't see properly for the smoke...
They still beat weedy 'ol Marlboro's any day

[jano11]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Sorry, I meant Gitanes. I couldn't see properly for the smoke...
They still beat weedy 'ol Marlboro's any day

What is that 166 mm doing in the background?