Bear Paw Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 https:// I have tried the Bare Metal Foil Aluminium on this one. First time have used it and it was interesting to see what difference it made to put the foil on in different directions and the difference varying amount of polishing of different areas made. Andrew 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Very nice, it's rare to see a 'full foil' build, the result is stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Great effect's with the foil Andrew,good job all round. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Paw Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Cookenbacher said: Very nice, it's rare to see a 'full foil' build, the result is stunning. Thanks, the foil does need to be put on a perfectly finished model - which this isn’t and it is wrinkly in some areas. I think I could do better next time I was thinking of a jet subject next but haven’t decided which one? Probably one of the early American century jets but I am not sure. I could look at what Chuck Yeager flew after the Second World War. 41 minutes ago, stevej60 said: Great effect's with the foil Andrew,good job all round. Thanks Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Glad to see more Foil in use your mustang is very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Great Mustang and the foil takes the fuselage to the next level of realism, I think. The P-51 wings weren't natural metal though, but puttied, sanded down and painted with aluminium dope, all in order to give the laminar flow airfoil the smoothest possible surface finish. Smart looking model! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Paw Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 9 hours ago, Spitfire31 said: Great Mustang and the foil takes the fuselage to the next level of realism, I think. The P-51 wings weren't natural metal though, but puttied, sanded down and painted with aluminium dope, all in order to give the laminar flow airfoil the smoothest possible surface finish. Smart looking model! Kind regards, Joachim Hi Joachim, and thanks for the information and I know you are correct but I do find it very difficult to fill detail in. Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Great build. Your a braver man than I. Foil is not something I would attempt. How does the foil react to being weathered after it's applied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Lovely job. Don't think I could summon up the courage to foil a kit. Currently using AK interactive metal paints on my 1/48 Mustang, will see how it turns out. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Paw Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, glatisant said: Great build. Your a braver man than I. Foil is not something I would attempt. How does the foil react to being weathered after it's applied? Hello Glatisant, I think this is a case of not knowing it was something difficult to do! Ignorance is a a great motivator. The foil is easy to work with and can be cut with a new scalpel blade using the recessed panel lines of the kit. It is delicate once it is on and care must be taken when applying weathering (ask me how I know). It can be easily weathered with chalk pastels. Andrew Edited January 2, 2018 by Bear Paw Replace word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Paw Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Buzby061 said: Lovely job. Don't think I could summon up the courage to foil a kit. Currently using AK interactive metal paints on my 1/48 Mustang, will see how it turns out. Pete Hello Pete, I have used the AK interactive paints and they are very good. Have a practice on an old model with the foil I think you will find it good to work with. If the foil is laid in different directions and is polished to varying degrees it produces different colours of the aluminium foil. Andrew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Nice job! Shouldn't it be Glamorous Glennis though? I can't think of a fighter pilot giving his aircraft a man's name..... Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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