W900 Studio Sleeper Project

[HAZMAN]

I've purchased a can of Alclad Chrome a few years ago but never used it as it dried up. I'm gonna practice on some leftover styrene for good measure. I really appreciate the input on this guys.... Thanks!! I really want this KW to come out right. I've been in this hobby for twenty one years and this build by far has me shooting for a 1 to 1 comparison to the real W900.

[Zabco]

I should probably also mention that with the Alclad you will not get the real bright and shiny chrome finish that looks like the chrome plating on plastic models. To my eye I think it looks much more realistic and with proper surface finish before painting is very nice. I definitely recommend some practice before trying on real parts. But if you goof it can be removed for a do-over with the cleaner.

[Cossett]

Originally Posted by Zabco

I should probably also mention that with the Alclad you will not get the real bright and shiny chrome finish that looks like the chrome plating on plastic models. To my eye I think it looks much more realistic and with proper surface finish before painting is very nice. I definitely recommend some practice before trying on real parts. But if you goof it can be removed for a do-over with the cleaner.

Ive been reading 1/24-5 car and truck forums for years and if you do all the prep work before, during and after spraying with a air brush ( with it properly mixed ) Alclad comes dam close to mirror finish as I questioned a few guys on there chrome work as I though they used BMF or other chrome tape but they said no it was Alclad but takes time perfecting its use.

Cheers Tracy