Hi Alex, I had the same beautiful results with AK's Extreme Metal! They are really fantastic metalizer's, just as the wax based "TRUE METAL" metalizer's from AK which you told me about and i tried with stunning results. Thanks for telling more people about the EXTREME METAL metalizer's as well. I highly recommend them both for fantastic results, as well as ease of use on both products. hope your well my friend, God Bless and all the best.
Alex, I can tell by your video you were so impressed that you had to share what you discovered in this product. I have been a Alclad fan but this looks to be much more durable and less hassle to work with. Did see in another video where they highly recommend the Black primmer from AK as a base. Thanks for sharing!!! Guess I'll be buying some soon as I need more metal paints.
I'm so getting these ASAP! I have a whole stack of Century series fighters and MiGs to build in bare metal finish! I don't know if you've seen it, but AK just came out with a clear coat for the Extreme metals. It's call Shine Enhancer, for sealing in the decals and protecting the metal finish. Flory models did a video on the clear a week or so ago.
Thanks for the video. I have no airbrush yet, all my paintings i do by hand brush only. Those paints seem very nice, i bought the AK Interactive True Metal Paints and..... Keep up with the good builds Alex :)
Hello, I want to use those paints for a Trumpeteer TU 95 scale model. Can you tell me please what primer and what warnish is compatible with those paints? Thanks!
I'll take a few cars passing over the incessant crowing of the rooster in my yard. Revisiting some of your past builds for an upcoming F-100 super sabre I'll be doing in unpainted aluminum
good tutorial Alex these look very good indeed I bought the vallejo metal paint range and hrs very good I like them,I can see ur enjoying the new airbrush you can't go wrong with Iwatta my brother has the same brush they are very well engineered that brush performs very well especially for an Intro level at that have lots of fun Alex it's a cool brush to have and kutgw cheers
Alex. Algumas dúvidas aqui. 1- Xtreme metal ja vem diluida e pronto p uso? E qual seria seu diluente caso queira diluir um pouco mais ou mesmo p limpar o aerógrafo? 2- estou tendo alguns problemas de formação de olhos de peixe com preto semi brilho e problema com vernizes tanto fosco como brilhante da AK. O que vc recomenda?
I just got these colors and use the same airbrush. How did you prevent the airbrush from clogging? Every time I use these colors my airbrush clogs. I have no problems with Vallejo or GreenStuff colors. But the AK extreme metals always mess up my airbrush.
Hi Alex. just going back and looking at your reviews. Do you recommend the polished aluminum for aircraft or just the regular aluminum? Also, I know you use Tamiya clear. Does this impact the shine? Love your videos! Drew
For aluminium i use regular color... but if i want extra shine... your decision...my experience is that Tamyia Clear is great... but if you use a clear the same comoany the metal color... they usualy are made to give that extra shine!! Thank you mate!
I bought Metal color and metal color varnish... but i haven t got the oportunity to test it yet.. as soon as i can i will and then i will give you some feedback ok?
Hey Alex, As usual, GREAT video. I was just wondering if you've used Alclads before and if you have how would you compare these paints to Alclads, for example Aluminum to Aluminum and so on. I'm also wondering how they compare price wise. Alclads can run expensive as you probably know. Thanks again Joe Mays
hua brother! ALCLAD is great... having said this.... its always more expensive... and toxic... resultas are as good as xtreme metal and AK also has a clear cote for it like alclad and also cheaper... RANGERS LEAD THE WAY BROTHER! ALL THE WAY!!
Alex, do you feel de need to prime before? I'm asking because I'm building a Mig-21PF, and painted the nozzle ring with if I racall gun metal or steel xtreme metal over bare plastic, and while handling the rest of the model to add some other parts, the paint came off :(
+Bruno Lopes ola Bruno! Estou a falar Português porque deduzo que o és pelo nome. Se me enganei diz me que respondo em inglês. Eu fiz um video onde uso as tintas xtreme metal diretamente no plastico sem primário... e elas são boas... no entanto aconselho sempre a ussr primário... o mal destas gamas de tintas é q elasnquase q t obrigam a usar ou o primario delas ou neste caso... o Preto brilhante deles q ajuda a contrastar com o metal... sim Bruno eu aconselho o primario... e nas tintas deixa curar bem... no video fiz o teste e passou ou seja usei minutos depois fita da tamyia e não descolou a tinta... mas as vezes isso pode acontecer... abraço
Sim deduziste bem :) Eu tb usei no interior do motor e nao me pareceu sair. mas no anel saiu por completo so com a unha sem esforço. Lembro-me de ter visto o video de alguem (nao sei se foi do PLASMO) de que uma das cores nao secava literalmente. mas vou fazer mais testes. Esse primario seré este, XTREME METAL BLACK BASE, ou este BLACK PRIMER AND MICROFILLER? Ab e obrigado pela resposta
+Bruno Lopes o black base amigo.. e sim.. até o Plasmo que é o mestre que é teve problemas no mig 17 dele 1/72... teve de refazer a pontura toda... eu tenho a gama toda... mas mesmo assim as vezes... abraço
Obrigado pela resposta. Vi o gajo da Florymodels, mas aplicando o black base por cima de um primario cinza. a AK aconselha que se aplique para o cromado e aluminio polido. Mas aplicarias como base para todas?
+Bruno Lopes para todas não. Usava mais o conselho do flory. Se usares por cima de um primario é melhor... ou então o microfiller e primario da MESMA gama... la esta. .. hoje em dia se usas um. Tens de usar dos deles... enfim
Non-Prolific 1/35th Scale Model Builder and i think tomorrow i will do another on TRUE METAL from AK another good product but this time brushing it... and AB it! Why not?
hey Brother.. you can use also a clear varnish... you can do it whilest with ALCLAD you have to use a proper one here a simple clear varnish stays well on it
Norm Lajoie however you have to do it imediatly after... i notice a bit on the exterior part of the cup... and i had to remove it with a cleaner but i used (dont tell anyone :) ) my nail to remove the deyed part! But thats common on all metal paints like these as you know :) thanks for commenting Norm:)
@@AlexModeling já agora que tintas metálicas usa? Comprei um aerógrafo, e gostava de saber que tipo de produtos é usado para limpar cada base de tinta, enamel, acrílic, e esses metais com outras bases. Obrigado
here i was running as you saw on a high pressure... it was my mistake and i saw that... never the less i choose to do it just the same... but you can use a low pressure and it will even be better!:)
Me and lot's of people have problems with those paints...they look great but they are not so resistant...even with odorless thinner you will remove the paint so it's not true what AK is telling about it (that you don't need to varnish it and you can soak it in mineral spirits 😀).
dude... these paints are enamels... of course you will damage the paintwork with “odorless thinners”. Most washes aphave enamel thinners so you will damage it with them too. Its always recommended to seal the metal finish with an acrylic varnish if you are thinking about applying a wash.
Thanks for the vid... love my neo too, it works better than my piece of crap iwata eclipse hp. The eclipse was supposed to be so great but it clogs, is a pain to clean and it always seems to sputter, even when I just plug the evo in an go straight from the bottle even on acrylic primers. Love the evo, never move to the eclipse, not worth it and you lose the removable cup.
I'm certain that these paints are great. The problem is with the medium used to apply them. Airbrushing is magic and produces results like nothing else can, but is highly dangerous to your eyes and respiratory system, especially your lungs. Unless your painting area is very well ventilated, and I don't mean just a fan or such, but a professional suction system that eliminates and expels 95% of the spray, you are putting yourself in great danger by airbrushing in a confined space. Chemical pigments which contain actual metal particles are far more potentially dangerous than acrylic colours and such, and requite even more diligent and careful ventilation. I have a good airbrush, etc. but I use it very sparingly, if at all now because of this. A good -looking model is not worth your health. We all know that modeling is a fun and satisfying hobby, however, engaging in it should not endanger us.
@@AlexModeling I stopped using metal and metallic lacquer paints a while ago. If I need something to look like aluminum, I may use some brushed on Tamiya acrylic "Aluminum." It can be mixed/blended with other colours and it looks just fine with no added hazard. When I want the look of a large aluminum surface, I apply real aluminum (Reynolds) and no longer paint it on. When I don't screw it up, it looks better that way, anyway. Hey, these are just models. I love them, but I'd like to enjoy my grandchildren a while while longer, you know.
i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah194/jelliott523/Model%20Aircraft/Various%20Mig%20-21/20160523_075919_zps3psq4nbe.jpg Not sure if you can open that image, but this is the Academy 1/48 Mig-21 PF that I built recently using the exact same AK Xtreme Metals that you used in this video. I then applied a gloss coat of Alclad Aqua Gloss and then a panel line wash of thinned artist oils.
Hi Alex, I had the same beautiful results with AK's Extreme Metal! They are really fantastic metalizer's, just as the wax based "TRUE METAL" metalizer's from AK which you told me about and i tried with stunning results. Thanks for telling more people about the EXTREME METAL metalizer's as well. I highly recommend them both for fantastic results, as well as ease of use on both products. hope your well my friend, God Bless and all the best.
Alex, I can tell by your video you were so impressed that you had to share what you discovered in this product.
I have been a Alclad fan but this looks to be much more durable and less hassle to work with. Did see in another video where they highly recommend the Black primmer from AK as a base.
Thanks for sharing!!! Guess I'll be buying some soon as I need more metal paints.
Love me some air superiority blue! Oh, those work freakin' beautifully...I have to try those. Thank you so much for sharing this Alex.
i thought it could be usefull... a lot of videos aorind here but this is my take on it... thanks Andy
I'm so getting these ASAP! I have a whole stack of Century series fighters and MiGs to build in bare metal finish!
I don't know if you've seen it, but AK just came out with a clear coat for the Extreme metals. It's call Shine Enhancer,
for sealing in the decals and protecting the metal finish.
Flory models did a video on the clear a week or so ago.
yeah.. im getting that too!
Thanks for the video. I have no airbrush yet, all my paintings i do by hand brush only.
Those paints seem very nice, i bought the AK Interactive True Metal Paints and.....
Keep up with the good builds Alex :)
thanks Marco! :)
Hello, I want to use those paints for a Trumpeteer TU 95 scale model. Can you tell me please what primer and what warnish is compatible with those paints? Thanks!
Awesome video! I'm actually planning another F -86 build for my Father. This time in 1:48 scale. These paints would be ideal! Thank you.
they are great... I have one 50% Built and i will use these
+AlexModeling awesome! can't wait to see!
How long did you let it dry before masking it?
5 to 10 minuta... It is fast but make sure it ia dry
Fantastic results. Very nice finish
on metalic finishes it AWSOME! And this AB.. wow Mark!
Great video, Alex
What's the black primer you have under it? Thanks!
its black primer also from the same company
I'll take a few cars passing over the incessant crowing of the rooster in my yard. Revisiting some of your past builds for an upcoming F-100 super sabre I'll be doing in unpainted aluminum
+FUBAR Model Yard F100 in aluminium... soo cool!
Hi Alex. Great video as per your usual standard. Good work.
I primed it glossy black first mate!:)
haha yeah I replay the video and realised you did mention the gloss black which is why I changed my original comment. All good. You the man!
good tutorial Alex these look very good indeed I bought the vallejo metal paint range and hrs very good I like them,I can see ur enjoying the new airbrush you can't go wrong with Iwatta my brother has the same brush they are very well engineered that brush performs very well especially for an Intro level at that have lots of fun Alex it's a cool brush to have and kutgw cheers
thanks again for your always positive comments and feedback my friend! its a lot of fun both AB and xtdeme metal paints
very good video. very nice to see your job. thank you for showing.
thank you for watching :)
Alex. Algumas dúvidas aqui.
1- Xtreme metal ja vem diluida e pronto p uso? E qual seria seu diluente caso queira diluir um pouco mais ou mesmo p limpar o aerógrafo?
2- estou tendo alguns problemas de formação de olhos de peixe com preto semi brilho e problema com vernizes tanto fosco como brilhante da AK. O que vc recomenda?
thanks for the heads up. now I know what to use on my Lockheed Electra model 10
oh.. the electra!! AWSOME!! METAL BY EXELENCE!!:)
+AlexModeling still haven't decided which version to do
What primer did you use?
They work great and the quick dry is just incredible....no glove, no love...too funny...
I just got these colors and use the same airbrush. How did you prevent the airbrush from clogging? Every time I use these colors my airbrush clogs. I have no problems with Vallejo or GreenStuff colors. But the AK extreme metals always mess up my airbrush.
Did you use black primer and what brand did you use when you painted the tail of the mig.
What is this white thing like gum ?
How about AK488 (matte aluminum) for Tamiya F-14A's exhaust ?
Very good video!
thanks
Hi Alex. just going back and looking at your reviews. Do you recommend the polished aluminum for aircraft or just the regular aluminum? Also, I know you use Tamiya clear. Does this impact the shine? Love your videos! Drew
For aluminium i use regular color... but if i want extra shine... your decision...my experience is that Tamyia Clear is great... but if you use a clear the same comoany the metal color... they usualy are made to give that extra shine!! Thank you mate!
AlexModeling thanks Alex! Have you tried the Vallejo Metal Color? If so, how does it compare with Xtreme Metal? Take care!
I bought Metal color and metal color varnish... but i haven t got the oportunity to test it yet.. as soon as i can i will and then i will give you some feedback ok?
AlexModeling I have used it and am wondering how it compares to a laquer metal color. Look forward to your advice!
Whats your opinion on it? I really like the AK ones... butvi am always trying new paints..
great review Alex!!
thanks Carlos
AK have good products.. I juse the metal aluminum and metal burner and so on. I case for civil airplanes evenso for us mustang. The are really good
Hey Alex,
As usual, GREAT video. I was just wondering if you've used Alclads before and if you have how would you compare these paints to Alclads, for example Aluminum to Aluminum and so on.
I'm also wondering how they compare price wise. Alclads can run expensive as you probably know.
Thanks again Joe Mays
hua brother! ALCLAD is great... having said this.... its always more expensive... and toxic... resultas are as good as xtreme metal and AK also has a clear cote for it like alclad and also cheaper... RANGERS LEAD THE WAY BROTHER! ALL THE WAY!!
Alex, do you feel de need to prime before? I'm asking because I'm building a Mig-21PF, and painted the nozzle ring with if I racall gun metal or steel xtreme metal over bare plastic, and while handling the rest of the model to add some other parts, the paint came off :(
+Bruno Lopes ola Bruno! Estou a falar Português porque deduzo que o és pelo nome. Se me enganei diz me que respondo em inglês. Eu fiz um video onde uso as tintas xtreme metal diretamente no plastico sem primário... e elas são boas... no entanto aconselho sempre a ussr primário... o mal destas gamas de tintas é q elasnquase q t obrigam a usar ou o primario delas ou neste caso... o Preto brilhante deles q ajuda a contrastar com o metal... sim Bruno eu aconselho o primario... e nas tintas deixa curar bem... no video fiz o teste e passou ou seja usei minutos depois fita da tamyia e não descolou a tinta... mas as vezes isso pode acontecer... abraço
Sim deduziste bem :) Eu tb usei no interior do motor e nao me pareceu sair. mas no anel saiu por completo so com a unha sem esforço. Lembro-me de ter visto o video de alguem (nao sei se foi do PLASMO) de que uma das cores nao secava literalmente. mas vou fazer mais testes. Esse primario seré este, XTREME METAL BLACK BASE, ou este BLACK PRIMER AND MICROFILLER? Ab e obrigado pela resposta
+Bruno Lopes o black base amigo.. e sim.. até o Plasmo que é o mestre que é teve problemas no mig 17 dele 1/72... teve de refazer a pontura toda... eu tenho a gama toda... mas mesmo assim as vezes... abraço
Obrigado pela resposta. Vi o gajo da Florymodels, mas aplicando o black base por cima de um primario cinza. a AK aconselha que se aplique para o cromado e aluminio polido. Mas aplicarias como base para todas?
+Bruno Lopes para todas não. Usava mais o conselho do flory. Se usares por cima de um primario é melhor... ou então o microfiller e primario da MESMA gama... la esta. .. hoje em dia se usas um. Tens de usar dos deles... enfim
Wow, that's some cool stuff! Have you already polished it? How did it turn out? Very nice tutorial, Alex. Thanks for sharing! :)
if you use it straight deom the bootle it doesn t need any polish.. i just did it just to see... as it is after sprayed its awsome... believe me
AlexModeling Fantastic! It looks real, not like some fake metallic paint.
Non-Prolific 1/35th Scale Model Builder and i think tomorrow i will do another on TRUE METAL from AK another good product but this time brushing it... and AB it! Why not?
AlexModeling
Yeah! The more you learn the more we benefit! :)
+Non-Prolific 1/35th Scale Model Builder AHAHAHA!! well if it is so... im glad... at least if i mess it up you guys will know what NOT to do;)
Awesome video! ¿keep using the products?.
God bless!
zeroa6 yes i do! :)
Which colours should i buy? There are so many of them
Interesting. May have to investigate.
Hey bro thank you for sharing. Do you have to clear coat that? Hope all is well with you and your family. Semper Fi brother
hey Brother.. you can use also a clear varnish... you can do it whilest with ALCLAD you have to use a proper one here a simple clear varnish stays well on it
How long do you let the black primer dry before applying the first coat of metal? Thanks for the video!
on these metal paints the black seus very fast.. 3 to 4 minuts
@@AlexModeling Thank you!
how is the clean up...? I don't do much metallics...
on the AB? its easy as pie... i just runed a cleaner and all residue got out easy
+AlexModeling thanks Alex.... good to know it cleans easy...
Norm Lajoie however you have to do it imediatly after... i notice a bit on the exterior part of the cup... and i had to remove it with a cleaner but i used (dont tell anyone :) ) my nail to remove the deyed part! But thats common on all metal paints like these as you know :) thanks for commenting Norm:)
Boas
Com que tipo de thinner limpas o aerógrafo, com as AK Xtream metal?
Obrigado
Olá Tiago, quando usava Extreme metal da AK usava o limpador deles. O próprio. Abraço
@@AlexModeling já agora que tintas metálicas usa?
Comprei um aerógrafo, e gostava de saber que tipo de produtos é usado para limpar cada base de tinta, enamel, acrílic, e esses metais com outras bases.
Obrigado
Hey Alex, Did you have to spray this stuff at a lower psi like Alclad, or at a regular Acrylic psi?
here i was running as you saw on a high pressure... it was my mistake and i saw that... never the less i choose to do it just the same... but you can use a low pressure and it will even be better!:)
Are these paints water based or are they different?
+John Fisher laqueur based actually
It enamel based !
Me and lot's of people have problems with those paints...they look great but they are not so resistant...even with odorless thinner you will remove the paint so it's not true what AK is telling about it (that you don't need to varnish it and you can soak it in mineral spirits 😀).
dude... these paints are enamels... of course you will damage the paintwork with “odorless thinners”. Most washes aphave enamel thinners so you will damage it with them too. Its always recommended to seal the metal finish with an acrylic varnish if you are thinking about applying a wash.
Is this acrylic, lacquer, or enamel based?
Laquer!
Enamel based
Yes. Enamel
are these lacquer based ?
Yes they are
thank you are all like that ? or has some water based ? how you tel them apart ?
Usually its writen on the Paint bootle. Acrilic ir laquear based
@@AlexModeling at their site I could not find out lol
Thanks for the vid... love my neo too, it works better than my piece of crap iwata eclipse hp. The eclipse was supposed to be so great but it clogs, is a pain to clean and it always seems to sputter, even when I just plug the evo in an go straight from the bottle even on acrylic primers. Love the evo, never move to the eclipse, not worth it and you lose the removable cup.
I'm certain that these paints are great. The problem is with the medium used to apply them. Airbrushing is magic and produces results like nothing else can, but is highly dangerous to your eyes and respiratory system, especially your lungs. Unless your painting area is very well ventilated, and I don't mean just a fan or such, but a professional suction system that eliminates and expels 95% of the spray, you are putting yourself in great danger by airbrushing in a confined space.
Chemical pigments which contain actual metal particles are far more potentially dangerous than acrylic colours and such, and requite even more diligent and careful ventilation.
I have a good airbrush, etc. but I use it very sparingly, if at all now because of this. A good -looking model is not worth your health.
We all know that modeling is a fun and satisfying hobby, however, engaging in it should not endanger us.
Thank you! You are indeed right
@@AlexModeling I stopped using metal and metallic lacquer paints a while ago. If I need something to look like aluminum, I may use some brushed on Tamiya acrylic "Aluminum." It can be mixed/blended with other colours and it looks just fine with no added hazard. When I want the look of a large aluminum surface, I apply real aluminum (Reynolds) and no longer paint it on. When I don't screw it up, it looks better that way, anyway.
Hey, these are just models. I love them, but I'd like to enjoy my grandchildren a while while longer, you know.
I hope you wear a mask when doing this?
This particular brand of Extreme Metal paints is very toxic.
i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah194/jelliott523/Model%20Aircraft/Various%20Mig%20-21/20160523_075919_zps3psq4nbe.jpg
Not sure if you can open that image, but this is the Academy 1/48 Mig-21 PF that I built recently using the exact same AK Xtreme Metals that you used in this video. I then applied a gloss coat of Alclad Aqua Gloss and then a panel line wash of thinned artist oils.
Jeremy Elliott beautifully executed... a job well done.. sorry for the late reply!