I have been tasked with building a 1/48 F-22. I read the paint has a metallic ‘sheen’ unique to the Raptor. There was a Raptor sheen product out but it’s no longer made so what recommendations can you fellas give me to obtain that sheen in the paint.
I have read about mixing silver and steel into the grey FS paint. Another method I read is to shoot the FS greys then to lightly mist them with Alclad to make it translucent.
I answered this in the aircraft forum, but further thoughts. Look at how great Alclad is. That problem was similar to yours. We finally got the solution to that problem. Maybe someone will soon develop affordable paints like that for hobby use eventually.
Hello!
I don’t know about other types of paint, but with Humbrols mixing in some silver will definitely work - I have personally done this. You need to determine the amounts experimentally, though. Good luck with your build and have a nice day
Paweł
Like Don, I replied in the other thread. The pearls are available in a rainbow of colors including gold, silver, blue, green, red, among many others. Depending on amount used and lighting can give a “sheen” depending on lighting and viewing angle. Ghost flames on a car are an example.
Thanks all for your input.