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AK: AKinteractive True Metal Paint
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Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 11:08 PM UTC


Andras Donaszi takes a AK Interactive product out for a spin in the form of AK interactive True Metal Paint range.

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Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 03:06 AM UTC
Wax-based? Very interesting product. They do look like they work well.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 06:37 AM UTC
I have tried this product and found it impossible to avoid the 'patchy' look with distinctive 'lines' in the surface which IMHO defeats the purpose of a metal finish. It is also incredibly fragile once applied and any contact from the fingers leaves residue all over your skin.

The AK True Metal (liquid) bottled stuff however is a completely different beast and works superb. If you are going to try this wax based product, I politely suggest you just buy one first and see how you get on with it.

Gary

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Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 06:56 PM UTC
Are you using a base coat? I never had a problem with fragility; once it is dry, it is on... As mentioned when buffing some of it tends to rub off.

It helps if your brush is somewhat wetted with turpentine when you use it, but as I said I never used on a large surface, so I cannot comment on it; I have seen some people on Youtube painting airplane airframes, and it looked good, so it is doable.

For the detail work I use it for it is more suitable than Xtreme metal (I guess you are thinking of that one) - easier and simpler to apply with brush, and real easy to clean up the mistakes.
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Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 02:45 AM UTC
Hi Andras.

YES I have tried both gloss and matt undercoats and I experienced the same poor results with both. Bottom line and like with most hobby products, they are highly subjective amongst modellers as to what individuals like and don't like and so, each to their own I suppose.

You are correct it is 'Xtreme Metal' in the jar to which I referred and I find that superb and yet, others loathe the stuff.

Bottom line, everyone should use what they personally like (the choice has never been as great) and can work with.

Happy Modelling!
Gary
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Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 02:05 PM UTC
Looks worth a try.
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Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 06:59 PM UTC

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Hi Andras.

YES I have tried both gloss and matt undercoats and I experienced the same poor results with both. Bottom line and like with most hobby products, they are highly subjective amongst modellers as to what individuals like and don't like and so, each to their own I suppose.

You are correct it is 'Xtreme Metal' in the jar to which I referred and I find that superb and yet, others loathe the stuff.

Bottom line, everyone should use what they personally like (the choice has never been as great) and can work with.

Happy Modelling!
Gary



Dear Gary,

This is very interesting how different experiences can be Anyway, happy modelling to you too!
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