AliR53 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Hi, can someone please explain the difference to me between, Humbrol enamel metallic no.53 Gunmetal and Humbrol enamel metalcote no.27004 Gunmetal? When and for what would I use one or the other? Thanks in advance for the advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45059 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 In short, Metalcote paints when dry can be buffed to a shine giving the effect of the paint colour used. I've used Metalcote a number of times, mainly on aircraft kits where the part required a shiny or polished look. (The stainless steel nose ring of an English Electric Lightning for example.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliR53 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Thanks 45059. Can Metalcote be applied by brush as well as an airbrush? I have just seen on another modelling site that someone had trouble applying metalcote with a brush as it was so watery(sic) and felt it was only suitable for an airbrush. I do use an airbrush but would want to use it by brush as well possibly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Humbrol have posted a video of these a few weeks back on their Youtube channel. Go have a look at it AliR53 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliR53 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Just tried but I'm at work and I can't get on youtube. Will have to try later at home. But I just noticed one of the comments was what happens when you spray matt or satin varnish over the metalcote? Can you still buff it up? Anyone tried? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 It can be brushed, stir it first. I've been using it on buffer heads recently as the sheen give a nice effect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45059 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Stir VERY well (to me the pigment seems thicker than standard paint), but yes it can be brushed on. In fact, typically I give the tin a little stir each time I reload the brush. It is worth using as I love the effect Metalcote gives once buffed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Centurion Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 It is better airbrushed on large areas as it can get a bit brush strokey (?!) brushed fine on small areas though. Can also give the impression of greasey muck too. I find varnishing after does reduce the metal effect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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