This is my recently
finished Tamiya P-51D kit finished in Bare Metal Foil© (NOT the kitchen foil).
This was my first attempt at using BMF on a model so it was a slow process. The
foil had to be attached one panel at a time, to keep wrinkling to a minimum. The
key to using BMF is to have a VERY sharp knife throughout the process. If the
blade gets dull, it will tear the foil and not cut it, leaving a jagged edge.
After the foil was
applied, I then put on the superscale decals. These gave me trouble as they
would wrinkle and not snuggle down. Luckily it is not that noticeable. After the
decals were applied, I brushed on two coats of future to protect the finish.
I also decide to
jazz up the interior with a Black Box cockpit.
Overall the kit came
out pretty good for my first attempt at using Bare Metal Foil. Just wait until
you see my next foil project! It is going to be BIG!
Scott
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