Folks, does anybody still use foil for NMF finishes or is it all paint now. I was pondering taking a stab at it. But I don't know where to begin. I tracked down a couple of links, but they've long since vanished into the ether. Any hints, new links out there?

Foil is still used. Here's a few recent links.....

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal10/9301-9400/gal9338-F-100-Doll/00.shtm

http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2006/11/stuff_eng_nunez_f104.htm

http://www.hyperscale.com/features/2000/b58sh_1.htm


A link to Armorama of my Apollo 11 using paint, Bare Metal Foil, candy wrapper foil and kitchen foil...

http://armorama.kitmaker.net//features/1344

One if the tricks is to use is foil adhesive, it works the best.

Hope that gets you started.
cheers

Bob

Bob,

Thanks, that's some great inspiration.

Any preferences on foil adhesive? I see Microscale and Uhu both sell them.

I've used run-of-the-mill foil adhesive purchased from a local big-box crafts store. I've also used Microscale foil adhesive, regular white glue and very sparing amounts of CA glue, all with good effect.

cheers

Bob

I have wanted to try this for a long time. It looks great when done correctly and you cant argue with good results. I really trust in my ability to get those results though.

It would be a great subject for a tutorial.

Cap'tA

That's what I was hoping to find. But I haven't had any luck. I found a link for an article by ModelerAl but unfortunately it didn't survive him.

I'm almost fool enough to volunteer to report on my learning experiences but It'll be a while b4 I get brave enough.