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Offline frank3

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« on: May 06, 2005, 04:46:57 AM »
Metalizer

What can I do with a metalizer, what effect will it give and how do I use it?

Thanks in advance,

Frank

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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2005, 02:48:54 PM »
Metallizer will give the look of various metals when applied to styrene plastic.  

Here is a good that explains metalizer's use and application:

http://employees.csbsju.edu/rsorensen/modelcitizen/sprue_u/200level/2xx-metalizer.htm

There are some good tips at this site:
http://www.hobbyplace.com/tools/MetalizerInstructions.html
« Last Edit: May 06, 2005, 02:52:40 PM by CMC Airboss »

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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2005, 04:59:32 AM »
Thanks Airboss, I think I got the hang of it.

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Offline SKJohn

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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2005, 10:29:19 AM »
When it's applied and buffed up correctly, you'd swear it was real metal you're looking at, not painted plastic.
I've never used it, but have seen kits done with it - they look really sweet when finished.