How to get a metal look on plastic model rocket with paint?

Question

using spray paint,I would prefer not using bare metal foil.

Answer 1

There is a good metallic paint made by Rustoleum. I used it on a model my husband designed, that I call the "Spear Luin," at our last launch, and even a person who owns a model company was telling him that he should market it. When you paint with it, a good idea, just like with your other rockets, is to spray a mist of it into the air and pass the rocket through the mist rather than spray it directly on the rocket--you get a more even coat with fewer drips, even if you have to give it more than one coat.

Answer 2

Hi, The very first, most important thing you should do to any plastic model before trying to use any paint on it is wash it. Use a dish washing detergent and a soft brush and give it a darned good scrubbing. Plastic models have all kinds of oils on them from the manufacturing and handling processes, and you need to get all of it off first. Then choice the right paint. Plastic..., I'd almost always use a solvent based paint. Floquil if you can find it, it's flat, fast drying, and brushes on well. It's owned by Testors, now, but can still be found on line and in stores. Look for the solvent based version, not the Poly Colours. Unless of course you prefer non-solvent based paints..., then use the Poly Colours. Zoë

Answer 3

use metallic paint colors