A-STAND Lacquer Paints & Metallic Colors by AMMO

A-STAND Lacquer Colors for Scale Models

Metallic and specialty finishes can require different color choices from standard opaque model paints. A-STAND groups lacquer colors around metal, reflective, tinted, and effect-oriented finishes that can be incorporated into different scale-model painting workflows.

The appearance of a metallic or transparent color can be affected by the underlying surface, primer, base color, application method, and finishing layers, so always consider the full paint system when planning the final result.

Metallic Colors

A large part of the A-STAND range consists of metallic shades for models that include exposed metal, painted metallic surfaces, machinery, engine components, panels, trim, and other reflective details.

The range includes different silver, aluminium, steel, dark metal, gold, brass, copper, and related metallic tones. Individual shades can be selected according to the material and appearance being represented on the model.

High-Shine & Polished Metal Effects

Selected A-STAND colors are intended for brighter or more reflective metallic appearances. These types of finishes can be useful for aircraft panels, polished components, automotive details, machinery, trim, and other surfaces where a stronger metallic appearance is appropriate.

Surface preparation can have a noticeable effect on reflective finishes, so follow the product instructions for the recommended base and application process.

Dark, Burnt & Mechanical Metal Tones

The collection also includes darker metallic shades that can support engines, exhaust areas, mechanical parts, machinery, weapons, and heat-affected or weathered-looking metal surfaces.

Multiple metal tones can be used on the same model to create variation between panels, components, and materials instead of using one metallic color across every surface.

Gold, Brass & Copper Colors

Warmer metallic shades such as gold, brass, and copper broaden the range beyond silver and steel colors.

Depending on the subject, these tones can be considered for fittings, machinery, decorative parts, engine components, science-fiction details, historical equipment, and other small metallic areas.

Candy & Transparent Colors

The A-STAND collection also includes colored translucent or candy-style finishes. These colors allow an underlying surface to influence the final appearance while adding a blue, red, purple, or other colored tint.

They can be used for selected automotive, science-fiction, lighting, metallic shading, or creative effect applications where a transparent layer is appropriate.

Applications for A-STAND Paints

• Aircraft: Metallic panels, engines, exhaust areas, fittings, and selected structural details.
• Automotive models: Metallic bodywork, trim, mechanical components, wheels, and custom effect finishes.
• Science-fiction and mecha: Armor panels, machinery, weapons, energy-related effects, and colored metallic surfaces.
• Military and historical models: Metal components, tools, engines, exhausts, and equipment.
• Miniatures and detailed models: Small metallic accents, decorative components, and specialty effects.

Choosing a Metallic Finish

Start by identifying the material represented on the model and the level of reflectivity required. Bright aluminium, steel, dark metal, brass, copper, and gold tones can produce very different appearances even when used on neighboring components.

When matching a particular aircraft, vehicle, machine, or historical subject, compare the individual A-STAND color with suitable reference material before selecting the final shade.

Application & Product Compatibility

A-STAND products are lacquer-based, so application, thinning, drying, ventilation, cleaning, and compatibility requirements may differ from water-based acrylic paints.

Follow the instructions for the individual product and use appropriate ventilation and protective equipment when working with lacquer-based paints and thinners. Do not assume that thinning ratios or supporting products are interchangeable between different paint systems.

More AMMO by MIG Paints & Finishing Products

Additional acrylic colors, weathering products, pigments, washes, effects, thinners, and other modeling materials can be found in the AMMO by MIG Paints collection .