Thanks for the video Paul. I’ve come to realise over the years that anything “Mr Hobby/Mr Colour/Gunze Sangyo” related is going to be absolutely superb. I see GSI products as basically less well known but superior versions of Tamiya products. Though, I must say, Tamiyas new lacquer paints (the ones in the pots for airbrushing) are utterly brilliant.
Good vid. I'm thinking since the chrome is supposed to be over a gloss black base, all subsequent coats are on a chrome base instead of the black, therefore the difference in luster. And, the reason the best shine is with the first chrome coat. Convinced to get the SM2 series.
I think I would use both. And you are right they look a lot a like. But. In the past I would add Tamiya transparents mixed it to help make panel differences. But I do not know it they would work with these. I might like using these.
Interesting review Paul. Shame the paint manufacturers can't seem to differentiate colours like the true qualities of the real thing but you've saved me a few bob so thanks for your time in producing these vids.
Thanks for the review. I had just run out of the Tamiya X-11. The Covid-19 has made it hell for us Malaysia to obtain paints and material. There's just no more X-11 here!. So I was looking towards getting the lacquer LP-11 until I saw this. Stay safe.
Great video! Mind if I ask, but can you give me the link of the mixer and the levelling thinner that you used in this video please? I found the T-106 and T-108 Mr Color Levelling Thinner but besides the quantity of thinner, respectively 110ml and 400ml I don't know if there are any other differences, thanks in advance! :)
Really great comparison, I did like the look of the chrome for a single pass. Do you know why the thinner makes so much difference? Also, this is a bit of a "how long is a piece of string?" type of question but can you offer some idea of how often you should replace the filters in respirator masks?
Thanks Paul, for the review. Just to clarify, what was the drying time between those mist coats ? Assuming that wasnt all in real time , though some of those laq based metallics can flash off pretty quick.
Hi Paul, Sorry to go bit off topic, I can not use the "strong smelling" paints due to using spare room and only small extractor.Given that could you recommend a more user friendly brand which looks ok?
thank you for the review, what in your opinion about this and Vallejo metal color (the big , black bottle type ), ?, i just realize i lacking a proper fine, high polish chrome / silver color in my arsenal and try to get one
Hi Paul, how does the chrome look if you use 2 coats and then use hyper-polish on it? I find the hyper-polish is great for a mirror shine even on flat colours, not sure if you're tried it? Just looking for a decent chrome effect to cover the very toyish mirror finish on 1:24 models, the ones that you can't sand smooth.
Hi Paul, is Mr Hobby Super Metallic 2 an acrylic? I see you used Mr Hobby leveling thinner. I can only see Mr Color Leveling Thinner on the net...is this suitable?
Its a lacquer paint and yes that or even better this stuff for metallics www.umpretail.com/collections/thinners/products/mr-hobby-mr-rapid-thinner-quick-drying-400ml
GSI products in general are amazing but dang, their lacquer paints are horrendous when is comes to smell. A good spray booth, a respirator and adequate ventilation are essential to using them. Too bad the US requirement for acrylic paints changes and they withdrew that line of paints. I have always wanted to try their Acrysion line but no local hobby store carries it in my area. I bought their Metallic line and when I saw Super Metallics 2 at my LHS I jumped on them. Thanks for the tips and the review.
Paul...Thank-you for testing the replacement Super Metallic paints. As always your review was detailed and extremely informative.
Cheers John, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)
Thanks for the video Paul. I’ve come to realise over the years that anything “Mr Hobby/Mr Colour/Gunze Sangyo” related is going to be absolutely superb. I see GSI products as basically less well known but superior versions of Tamiya products. Though, I must say, Tamiyas new lacquer paints (the ones in the pots for airbrushing) are utterly brilliant.
Cheers Tom and yeah you're right mate, great products, cheers buddy thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)
Good vid. I'm thinking since the chrome is supposed to be over a gloss black base, all subsequent coats are on a chrome base instead of the black, therefore the difference in luster. And, the reason the best shine is with the first chrome coat. Convinced to get the SM2 series.
Yes I agree, well worth buying mate, cheers buddy thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)
This is so informative, i've been looking for the comparison between SM paint
Glad you found it useful - Thanks for watching - Paul :)
I think I would use both. And you are right they look a lot a like. But. In the past I would add Tamiya transparents mixed it to help make panel differences. But I do not know it they would work with these. I might like using these.
Yeah ill prob use up the older ones first myself, cheers buddy thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)
Great video. I'm curious, what happens after you polish the chrome after a few layers of paint ? Does it improve the metallic "chrome-ness"?
Interesting review Paul. Shame the paint manufacturers can't seem to differentiate colours like the true qualities of the real thing but you've saved me a few bob so thanks for your time in producing these vids.
Yo Al, cheers buddy thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)
Thanks for the review. I had just run out of the Tamiya X-11. The Covid-19 has made it hell for us Malaysia to obtain paints and material. There's just no more X-11 here!. So I was looking towards getting the lacquer LP-11 until I saw this. Stay safe.
Glad I could help
This is the information that I need, Wow thankyou so much!!
Cheers thanks for watching - Paul :)
wow Paul nice colour and Thanks for the videos
Thanks Ray, cheers buddy thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)
Hi Paul
Do you know how the AK compares to Alclad? Thanks. Which do you prefer ?
I prefer AK all day long but also the Tamiya Ts and lp lacquers too
Some great info Paul, nice review of the paint!...Bill
Cheers Bill, cheers buddy thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)
Great guide there Paul has always
Hey Gas, cheers mate
Great video! Mind if I ask, but can you give me the link of the mixer and the levelling thinner that you used in this video please? I found the T-106 and T-108 Mr Color Levelling Thinner but besides the quantity of thinner, respectively 110ml and 400ml I don't know if there are any other differences, thanks in advance! :)
Really great comparison, I did like the look of the chrome for a single pass. Do you know why the thinner makes so much difference? Also, this is a bit of a "how long is a piece of string?" type of question but can you offer some idea of how often you should replace the filters in respirator masks?
Filters i think its every three months
@@InternationalScaleModeller Thanks.
Nice review Paul, very helpful. Thanks.
Hey Criag hope you're keeping well, cheers buddy thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)
Thanks Paul, for the review. Just to clarify, what was the drying time between those mist coats ? Assuming that wasnt all in real time , though some of those laq based metallics can flash off pretty quick.
Hey Barry, I was approx 5 mins flash off, cheers buddy thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)
How do these handle a Gloss Coats, do they lose their Luster or get Cloudy???
I not tried to
Be honest
Hi Paul, Sorry to go bit off topic, I can not use the "strong smelling" paints due to using spare room and only small extractor.Given that could you recommend a more user friendly brand which looks ok?
Hey Gary, I would go for the likes of Vallejo or citadel metallics, cheers buddy thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)
Great review mate, very informative.
Cheers Buddy - Paul :)
Thanks for the review I still like the AK metal paint
Hey Jon, yes me too mate but these are very good as well, cheers buddy thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)
Thank you very much, this was really helpful! :)
thank you for the review, what in your opinion about this and Vallejo metal color (the big , black bottle type ), ?, i just realize i lacking a proper fine, high polish chrome / silver color in my arsenal and try to get one
Ive not tried them sorry alot of friends like them though - Paul
Hi Paul, how does the chrome look if you use 2 coats and then use hyper-polish on it? I find the hyper-polish is great for a mirror shine even on flat colours, not sure if you're tried it?
Just looking for a decent chrome effect to cover the very toyish mirror finish on 1:24 models, the ones that you can't sand smooth.
Ive no idea sorry
@@InternationalScaleModeller thanks, I've got the chrome on order, I'll let you know how it turns out
Hi Paul, is Mr Hobby Super Metallic 2 an acrylic? I see you used Mr Hobby leveling thinner. I can only see Mr Color Leveling Thinner on the net...is this suitable?
Its a lacquer paint and yes that or even better this stuff for metallics www.umpretail.com/collections/thinners/products/mr-hobby-mr-rapid-thinner-quick-drying-400ml
Thank You Sir for Sharing With us, God Bless
Cheers Gary, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)
Have you tried the rapid thinner with these by any chance?
Ive not no sorry, cheers buddy thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)
GSI products in general are amazing but dang, their lacquer paints are horrendous when is comes to smell. A good spray booth, a respirator and adequate ventilation are essential to using them. Too bad the US requirement for acrylic paints changes and they withdrew that line of paints. I have always wanted to try their Acrysion line but no local hobby store carries it in my area. I bought their Metallic line and when I saw Super Metallics 2 at my LHS I jumped on them. Thanks for the tips and the review.
Yep they do stink, the new line of Tamiya LP lacquers are so much better
Hi mate what did you use to prime ?
Hey David it was Ultimate Primer
Cheers mate managed to get some after been sold out every where 👍
what a top coat for this paint?
You can use anything really I guess you just may lose some of the shine
@@InternationalScaleModeller
is there a way to top coat without reducing shine?
Try a water based clear like alclad aqua gloss
@@InternationalScaleModeller how,yes...thanks for info 🙂