John,
I have used Polyscale Satin Finish over the plating on an Oriental E-5
and really liked the results. (Brand is unimportant, just that it is a
semi-flat.) Gloss is too shiny and flat just doesn't look right for
stainless.
I would like to add a quick digression in terms of paint. If a really
good gloss coat is desired, I would suggest Future Floor Wax. The
military and car modelers have been using this stuff for years and it
makes a great gloss finish and can actually make clear plastic parts
even better. Two issues ago in Fine Scale Modeler, they had a blurb
near the back about how to use it. It is essentially an acrylic so it
works just like the new water based paints.
Eric Mumper
rgortowski@a... wrote:
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> John,
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> Several people I know have used Scalecoat Aluminum for the underbody. I also
> know people who have used Floquil Platinum Mist. I'm sure big Big John will
> jump in with a suitable Badger color!
>
> The clearcoat on the Shoreham cars is difficult. He uses a clear that
> already has a flattener added. The cars are much less shiny than most plated
> cars. You can put the decals on and overspray them with any clear coat, or
> you can strip them, decal them, and re-coat with a clear of your choice (I
> prefer the lacquer based clears). It really is a matter of taste.
>
> Rich
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