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Replacement or substitute for Tamiya Gunmetal?

Replacement or substitute for Tamiya Gunmetal?

Old 07-14-2011, 12:38 PM
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Default Replacement or substitute for Tamiya Gunmetal?

Im trying to find a spraycan that is a substitute for Tamiya ps23 gunmetal. I dont have an airbrush or else i would just miz till i got the color.

any suggestions since tamiya paints are kinda stuck till sept?
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Old 07-14-2011, 02:28 PM
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Alclad makes aerosol metal-colors. I use magnesium in my airbrush, and it looks good on lexan.

I cannot speak to it's nearness to match to Tamiya, but it's one option you may explore.
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If you are just looking for a gunmetal look, A light coat of silver backed with black will get the job done.
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