I've tried Vallejo Model Air, and just cannot get these to go through my airbrush properly. This is a shame as they look great if you do manage to get them down. I've also tried Tamiya and they spray really well but I don't like the finish as it's a bit flaky.

I'm not ready to go down the Alclad route yet so was wondering if there are any acrylic alternatives? It is specifically the metallics I am interested in, and they must be readily available in the UK.

Thanks in advance.

Ahoy Vapour,
Yes I agree with you that Tam metalics are a bit flaky or grainy.

I overcoat them with a couple or more layers of FUTURE to get the
desired metalic sheen.

Works for me.....

Cheers,
Joe

Not sure if these are available in the UK, but Hawkeye Hobbies makes some excellent acrylic metallics in their Talon line of paints. You can find them online at www.hawkeyehobbies.com
I used them on a 1/144 scale Connie I built and they work very well. Hope this helps. "Q"