Gaunt missile paint experiment... neat! Pics added!

I hope someone hasn't covered this already - did a search...

Anyway, I got my Ruff gauntlets (beauties by the way), & was considering finding an aluminum missile but can't really afford 1. So I thought I'd try the new chrome-appearing sprays & figure I tone it down a bit w/ an overspray of aluminum. Got the spray from a local hardware store - I think it may be Krylon.

Anyway, stuff works well, I noticed the Jango guys prefer Rub 'n Buff etc, but I thought the following may interest people - I sprayed the missile after masking the brass / gold tip, let it sit an hour & noticed it was just too darn shiny.

Here's the neat part - I took a paper towel & by holding the masked tip spun the missile in the towel. The paint was still drying (if held w/ pressure I could have easily left prints) & it not only toned down the shine but left what looks like spin marks from machining. Cool. Way cool.

All said & done it looks like a machined piece - closer to steel in color, but between a good fill & prep job & the texture it sure looks darn impressive. I don't think I'll try to add white/silver to recreate alum. Sorry for no pics guys... EDIT: Pics added - yay!

-Rod

Sounds cool!
I want to see some pics!

Show us some pics when you can. That sounds really interesting.

Ah yes, the pic thing, unless someone can upload for me I'm sol...

But I'll take some pics & if u pm me ur email I'll send some jpeg's!

-Rod

for the pic problem
you always can go to the image host
check my sign

O.k. here goes nothin':







I CAN'T BELIEVE IT WORKED! I didn't think posting pics was this easy!! Whee - I love looking @ everyone's pics so it's nice to contribute!!

The pics don't show the fine turn marks/texture u'll have to take my word - it looks like a turned piece! I'm sure u can get the idea on color & overall appearance. Again, looks more like steel than alum. The final pic is prior to gray painting on gold tip & final weathering with pastels & overspray...

-Rod

Hey sf, check ur mail - I sent u a big pic so u can see the detail I'm talkin' aboot...

You can also get a great STEEL effect by rubbing a soft 3b pencil onto a cloth and rubbing it over the silver paint - looks like steel....