Chrome metallic markers
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Re: Chrome metallic markers
Thanks, gp-models and the next question is are the Molotow markers any good?
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Re: Chrome metallic markers
Molotow is excellent!
Re: Chrome metallic markers
i second that, Molotow is excellent. However, i found 2 issues with Molotow:
1. It loses its 'chrome' effect if touch too much. maybe the paint reacts with the oils on our fingers. I now use rubber gloves to handle parts that has been painted with Molotow, it seems to work.
2. I have not found a suitable method to clean up excess (if any). i tried IPA, various thinners, but always the base paint comes off as well. So care must be taken when painting. This is especially true for example, if want to use Molotow on car headlight, but the headlight is molded in the car body.
With that said, Molotow finish is excellent, very realistic metal chrome look. and it has self levelling properties as well. So you wont have obvious stroke marks.
PS-if anyone here knows a good clean up method, please share!
1. It loses its 'chrome' effect if touch too much. maybe the paint reacts with the oils on our fingers. I now use rubber gloves to handle parts that has been painted with Molotow, it seems to work.
2. I have not found a suitable method to clean up excess (if any). i tried IPA, various thinners, but always the base paint comes off as well. So care must be taken when painting. This is especially true for example, if want to use Molotow on car headlight, but the headlight is molded in the car body.
With that said, Molotow finish is excellent, very realistic metal chrome look. and it has self levelling properties as well. So you wont have obvious stroke marks.
PS-if anyone here knows a good clean up method, please share!
Re: Chrome metallic markers
The consensus for thinning seems to be IPA but cleanup of excess might be expecting too much? It's a pretty delicate finish. Leaving to harden fully (a week?) seems to help and sealing with Alclad Aqua Gloss is the preferred clearcoat.
Oh - and if brushing or airbrushing buy the refill not the marker.
Oh - and if brushing or airbrushing buy the refill not the marker.
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Re: Chrome metallic markers
Thanks everyone.
It seems to be an interesting alternative to Alclad Chrome.
It seems to be an interesting alternative to Alclad Chrome.
Re: Chrome metallic markers
It has it`s oppertunities as well as problems like every Chrom colour.
Negativ is:
It does not harden like other known modeling colours
leaves finger prints, especially when not fully dry
Dry time is very long, but even after weeks it stay soft
handling is not good, too much touched as mentioned, will wipe off the chrome effect
Clearcoating only wiht aqua based clear coats, all others will attack the colour and leave a metallic finsih instead of chrome
Some more ahead but the oppertunity is:
you can spot tiny badges like the Ford on DFV engines easy
spotting a bolt head is no problem
quick and easy applied on small parts and details
I use it only for a very few detail works if needed, otherwise i play more likely with Mr Hobby super metallics 2, they are not that fragile and easy to apply.
Take a stand!
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Re: Chrome metallic markers
Yes, Mr Hobby Super Metallics are super-durable! I prefer to use them wherever applicable because of easy application and handling.
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Re: Chrome metallic markers
I don't know if it is any good to you, but I scrape off the excess with the edge of a knife.lvndeva wrote: ↑Tue Nov 30, 2021 10:14 pm i second that, Molotow is excellent. However, i found 2 issues with Molotow:
1. It loses its 'chrome' effect if touch too much. maybe the paint reacts with the oils on our fingers. I now use rubber gloves to handle parts that has been painted with Molotow, it seems to work.
2. I have not found a suitable method to clean up excess (if any). i tried IPA, various thinners, but always the base paint comes off as well. So care must be taken when painting. This is especially true for example, if want to use Molotow on car headlight, but the headlight is molded in the car body.
With that said, Molotow finish is excellent, very realistic metal chrome look. and it has self levelling properties as well. So you wont have obvious stroke marks.
PS-if anyone here knows a good clean up method, please share!
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