What difference is there, if any, between Artiste acrylic metallic black; FolkArt acrylic metallic sequin black; and Ceramcoat acrylic metallic black pearl?
You really need to go to a better quality paint for metalics, nom of those qualify.
DStecklerWhat difference is there, if any, between Artiste acrylic metallic black; FolkArt acrylic metallic sequin black; and Ceramcoat acrylic metallic black pearl?
Just as a disclaimer... I have not used any of the specific paint colours you mentioned, and I have never used any paint from Artiste.
Folk Art metallic paints tend to be very thick, and the metal flakes are a bit larger than Delta Ceramcoat. Folk Art paints need to be thinned to get a smooth finish, and their metallic paints do not thin well, so I avoid them.
Delta Ceramcoat metallic paints are a bit easier to work with. I hope you have a good source for Delta paints. Down here the selection has become very limited. I have found Delta Ceramcoat metallic paints usually take two coats for good coverage, but black could be better.
My favorite metallic paints are Citadel, but they do not make a black colour. My second favorite metallic paint line is Turbo-Dork, and they have a much larger metallic colour selection, but again, no black.
Turbo-Dork does have "Six-Shooter Gray", which is pretty dark.
What are you using this colour for?
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Thanks to both of you. There's a fellow in the U.K. who does a masterful job of modeling "gunk" between the rails and on the ballast around engine yards, first smearing modeling clay along the ties and then painting on a mixture of talcum powder; Artiste metallic black; matte black; Vallejo gunmetal blue; and burnt umber. The Artiste paint needs to be ordered from England, even through Amazon, and takes weeks to get to the U.S., that's why I was looking for an alternative.
DStecklerThere's a fellow in the U.K. who does a masterful job of modeling "gunk" between the rails and on the ballast around engine yards, first smearing modeling clay along the ties and then painting on a mixture of talcum powder; Artiste metallic black; matte black; Vallejo gunmetal blue; and burnt umber.
I was wondering why metallic black would be needed on a MR.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Dry brushing some cheap metallic black craft paint can do very subtle wonders. Black painted "metal" structures-- bridges, water towers, steel chimneys -- look great when you dry brush some silver or grey metallic to simulate where paint has weathered away, but sometimes that light color can be a bit too much. Dry brush a bit of metallic black and the light catches it just enough to indicate it wasn't painted last year.
The modeler's name is Paul Owens. Here's a photo of his showing the track when painted and finished using his technique.
When you say difference, I assume you mean color. A lot of brands show the color on the top of the bottle. It's usually pretty close. When I have situations like that, I just buy them and do some tests. The result of the test will also depend on the lighting on your layout.
Simon
DStecklerThe modeler's name is Paul Owens. Here's a photo of his showing the track when painted and finished using his technique.
Wow! That really does look like a dirty service area.
I would imagine any of the locally available craft metallic black paints could be used with his techniques.
DStecklerThe Artiste paint needs to be ordered from England, even through Amazon, and takes weeks to get to the U.S., that's why I was looking for an alternative.
Coincidence this just came up.
I have been working on a diesel facility the past few weeks too.
Fuel-rack1 by Edmund, on Flickr
For most of the "gunk" I mixed a little Durham's Putty and added some artists tube acrylic Mars black to it.
I wanted to replicate spilled oil on wet ground so I was looking for an iridescent color. After several searches I came across this nail polish:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089RDW54X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've only made a small test spot. I'll try a larger application and get a photo of it as time permits.
P-C_U25B by Edmund, on Flickr
In the '70s I don't recall ever seeing an "environmental friendly" fueling track! The gunk would stick to the soles of your shoes.
Good Luck, Ed
snjroy When you say difference, I assume you mean color. A lot of brands show the color on the top of the bottle. It's usually pretty close. When I have situations like that, I just buy them and do some tests. The result of the test will also depend on the lighting on your layout. Simon
Thanks, Simon. Once I receive the bottole of Ariste paint I'll buy the other two and compare.
gmpullman DSteckler The Artiste paint needs to be ordered from England, even through Amazon, and takes weeks to get to the U.S., that's why I was looking for an alternative. Coincidence this just came up. I have been working on a diesel facility the past few weeks too. Fuel-rack1 by Edmund, on Flickr For most of the "gunk" I mixed a little Durham's Putty and added some artists tube acrylic Mars black to it. I wanted to replicate spilled oil on wet ground so I was looking for an iridescent color. After several searches I came across this nail polish: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089RDW54X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I've only made a small test spot. I'll try a larger application and get a photo of it as time permits. P-C_U25B by Edmund, on Flickr In the '70s I don't recall ever seeing an "environmental friendly" fueling track! The gunk would stick to the soles of your shoes. Good Luck, Ed
DSteckler The Artiste paint needs to be ordered from England, even through Amazon, and takes weeks to get to the U.S., that's why I was looking for an alternative.
I like the nail polish idea, Ed. Paul Ownen uses Das modeling clay and I picked up a block at Michael's.
I didn't get a great photo but I do like the overall results of the nail polish I linked to above. The iridescent effect is pretty convincing and the glossiness is good to represent freshly spilled oil.
Oil_Slick by Edmund, on Flickr
The spot between the rails is plain, black, gloss enamel.
Looks great, Ed!