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[wrasse]

I am in the throws of building Mountfleets Boston Typhoon. I have cleaned the white metal parts in 99% isopropyl alcohol ready for paint. As I have never worked with the white metal parts before, I am un sure as to which type of paint to use Acrylic, enamels, lacquer's? I live in a remote area of Canada so I am unable to order aerosol cans. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. I do have several airbrushes available if that be an option.

[roycv]

Hi, normally I would use an etching metal primer.  You might find some at a friendly garage that does body repair?

Then any of the usual paints would do the job.  The etching primer is usually quite thin and should not obscure the detail.
All the best
 Roy

[Subculture]

You can use ferric chloride to etch parts, then you can use any old primer or paint on your parts. The ferric chloride will put millions of microscopic puts into the metal, turning it a very dark grey in colour, this gives the paint something to cling to.

Vinegar also works for this, but the etching process is much slower.