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Lightning F3: Not happy with using foil
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Posted: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 - 03:42 PM UTC
It can be done. Nice Hustler at AircraftResourceCenter.com .

I've tried kitchen foil on a 1/72 F-104 drop tank using Elmers glue. Getting a smooth consistent finish is difficult.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 07:51 AM UTC
:-) Wow that Hustler looks great :-)
When using kitchen foil it's necessary to use Micro metal foil adhesive :-)
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Posted: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 01:35 PM UTC

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It can be done. Nice Hustler at AircraftResourceCenter.com .

I've tried kitchen foil on a 1/72 F-104 drop tank using Elmers glue. Getting a smooth consistent finish is difficult.


I didn't say it couldn't be done because it certainly can. I just didn't have very good luck and have since explored other options that I like much better (metalizers). An article will be published sometime on my trials and tribulations...lol!
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