Rib tape WW2 style?

[Bozothenutter]

Does anybody make such a thing in 1/48?

Seeing a use in control surfaces, where they'd add a subtle touch. 

[72modeler]

That might be a little difficult, as IIRC, rib tapes were not uniform from nation to nation, and even from manufacturer to manufacturer; some were straight strips and some looked like they were cut with 'pinking; shears, with zig-zag edges. In 1/48 scale. you could use decal stock or vinyl auto pin striping/kabuki  tape to simulate the rib tapes- with a coat of  to seal them.

Mike

[Tbolt]

21 hours ago, Bozothenutter said:

Does anybody make such a thing in 1/48?

Seeing a use in control surfaces, where they'd add a subtle touch. 

 

I think Archer only do WWII in 1/24th and 1/32nd. Like Mike says some decal paper or tape is probably a good way to go, I've seen people use Bare Metal Foil before.

[Chuck1945]

Another approach would be to initially paint the fabric control surfaces a slightly lighter version of whatever color they will be, mask the ribs with .7mm tape and then paint as normal

[Bozothenutter]

1 hour ago, Chuck1945 said:

Another approach would be to initially paint the fabric control surfaces a slightly lighter version of whatever color they will be, mask the ribs with .7mm tape and then paint as normal

Ohh, I like this.

How about the bumps underneath,  like say on a 109?

[Tbolt]

2 hours ago, Chuck1945 said:

Another approach would be to initially paint the fabric control surfaces a slightly lighter version of whatever color they will be, mask the ribs with .7mm tape and then paint as normal

 

Just be carefully as this looks bad when people get the contrast too high, it has to be done very subtle.

[Tbolt]

Of course you could also mask it up, paint a good few coats, unmask it and then apply your top coat, that would make it easy to keep subtle.

[Rolls-Royce]

18 minutes ago, Tbolt said:

Of course you could also mask it up, paint a good few coats, unmask it and then apply your top coat, that would make it easy to keep subtle.

I'd think 2 or 3 coats of a good surfacing primer over the ribs might give enough subtle relief...

[MDriskill]

On 7/1/2021 at 9:31 AM, Chuck1945 said:

Another approach would be to initially paint the fabric control surfaces a slightly lighter version of whatever color they will be, mask the ribs with .7mm tape and then paint as normal

 

Vladimir Kafka (aka, "Airone Hobby") makes beautiful, re-usable masks for exactly this purpose, which accurately mirror the actual structure for a given aircraft. They are available through Hannants.

 

https://www.aironehobby.com