89AKurt Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 The BMW Nazca has gold-mirror glass, some other show cars have the coating. Think of space suit visor. I've seen a video of a guy brushing on a paint, that turned into a mirror finish on a motorcycle gas tank, but didn't take note of what that paint is. But that was on a solid surface, not clear for a window. Is there something that would create that look, short of asking Oakley sunglasses to put parts into their system?
Straightliner59 Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 Maybe a cheap pair of sunglasses? Maybe some of those large-lensed novelty pairs could provide enough surface area? Just a shot in the dark.
espo Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 You could check with any window tinting company in your area. While not common, Ihave seen cars with windows tinted with both Silver and Gold reflective film. Maybe they'll have a few scraps they would give you or charge you for some.
Can-Con Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 Gold Alclad. Just airbrush light coats on the inside of the glass until you get the desired effect. You'll get that gold tint but still be able to see through it. 1
Straightliner59 Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 26 minutes ago, Can-Con said: Gold Alclad. Just airbrush light coats on the inside of the glass until you get the desired effect. You'll get that gold tint but still be able to see through it. You might listen to this guy! He's given me some pretty dadgum good advice, before!
935k3 Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Can-Con said: Gold Alclad. Just airbrush light coats on the inside of the glass until you get the desired effect. You'll get that gold tint but still be able to see through it. Maybe their mirrored gold would be better
disabled modeler Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 Thanks for the tips...been trying to find something to replicate gold colored chromed parts with for a project build.
Pete J. Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 23 hours ago, 89AKurt said: The BMW Nazca has gold-mirror glass, some other show cars have the coating. Think of space suit visor. I've seen a video of a guy brushing on a paint, that turned into a mirror finish on a motorcycle gas tank, but didn't take note of what that paint is. But that was on a solid surface, not clear for a window. Is there something that would create that look, short of asking Oakley sunglasses to put parts into their system? That paint is Alsa easy chrome. https://alsacorp.com/easy-chrome/ I have some but it is god awful expensive. I don't know how it would work on clear plastic. You have to lay down a coat of their base(which is clear) or the chrome doesn't harden the way it should. I think I may try it the next time I get a spare windshield. Might be a fun look.
89AKurt Posted June 30, 2019 Author Posted June 30, 2019 15 hours ago, espo said: You could check with any window tinting company in your area. While not common, Ihave seen cars with windows tinted with both Silver and Gold reflective film. Maybe they'll have a few scraps they would give you or charge you for some. I tried that. the film is thick, won't curve like we are used to for decals. 15 hours ago, Can-Con said: Gold Alclad. Just airbrush light coats on the inside of the glass until you get the desired effect. You'll get that gold tint but still be able to see through it. I've tried that. My last project, Pondy, but I did not thin it. Turned out just like any gold paint. It was their paint for Lexan bodies. 1 hour ago, Pete J. said: That paint is Alsa easy chrome. https://alsacorp.com/easy-chrome/ I have some but it is god awful expensive. I don't know how it would work on clear plastic. You have to lay down a coat of their base(which is clear) or the chrome doesn't harden the way it should. I think I may try it the next time I get a spare windshield. Might be a fun look. Yes, that's what I saw! Note it's on a solid surface, I would have to ask them about "windows". $239 starting price, maybe not.
dimaxion Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 FoMoCo coated windshields during the '80's to expedite snow and Ice removal . It had a copper hue to it . Thanx
Pete J. Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 4 hours ago, 89AKurt said: Yes, that's what I saw! Note it's on a solid surface, I would have to ask them about "windows". $239 starting price, maybe not. As I said I have some and have used it on plastic. So far I haven't tried it on clear. As to the price, well, yes it is exorbitant but they do have "hobby size" kits that go for about $90 for two ounces of both the base and the chrome, which is several models worth. Why I have it, is that it is extremely durable when done right. I've masked over it and sprayed candy lacquers over it without damaging it. You can spray a coat of the base over the top of it to bury decals and it doesn't dull the chrome. By the way the base coat is water based.
peteski Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Clear plastic is very prone to crazing (probably because it is pure Polystyrene, with no fillers or dyes). Alclad paints are acetone based - I have strong suspicion that they will craze clear styrene. NAZCA has large dome shaped glass - using automotive window tint is not really an option. Painting with Alze chrome will make the windows opaque. The model's windows have slight smoke (brown) tint already. When I build mine I'll leave it as-is.
89AKurt Posted July 1, 2019 Author Posted July 1, 2019 Thanks for all the information! Had to ask....
peteski Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Those photos reminded me of something: I was looking online for some NAZCA reference photos and all I kept finding was of the car with the BMW-style grille, and other details differing from the model. Have you been able to find photos of the 1:1 car which looks like the model? Or is the model depicting something that was never produced?
djflyer Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 There was an article in the old Road & Track Exotic Cars Quarterly that if I recall said BMW decided not to develop the project further while ItalDesign was still considering producing the car, hence the BMW-style grille went away. Definitely too bad as that would still be one of the most gorgeous cars on the road.
peteski Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 3 hours ago, djflyer said: There was an article in the old Road & Track Exotic Cars Quarterly that if I recall said BMW decided not to develop the project further while ItalDesign was still considering producing the car, hence the BMW-style grille went away. Definitely too bad as that would still be one of the most gorgeous cars on the road. But all the photos I find online *HAVE* the BMW-style grille. I was hoping to find photos showing the ItalDesign-style grille - zilch! The only ones I find are of the Revell model.
89AKurt Posted February 11 Author Posted February 11 On 7/18/2019 at 2:26 AM, peteski said: But all the photos I find online *HAVE* the BMW-style grille. I was hoping to find photos showing the ItalDesign-style grille - zilch! The only ones I find are of the Revell model. Sorry I'm a little delayed on a reply. 😜 Knowing licensing brand names makes models more expensive, I bet Revell decided to change the grill. I recently saw a video of one being driven around a European car show, kidney grill. I have painted some model rockets with the 'Alclad' gold for Lexan bodies, on the outside not inside. It sure doesn't take much to get the effect.
peteski Posted February 12 Posted February 12 6 hours ago, 89AKurt said: Sorry I'm a little delayed on a reply. 😜 Knowing licensing brand names makes models more expensive, I bet Revell decided to change the grill. I recently saw a video of one being driven around a European car show, kidney grill. Only 5 year delay - that's not too late. . Interesting explanation. 1
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