That foil is tuff to get smooth, I tried some self adhesive foil I'd picked up some where and it only works well in small areas. Alcad II has given me great results, and so has Testor's Metalizer. I find Testor's a little easier to work with as it comes in bottle or rattle can. For large overall coverage, I don't even dirty my airbrush I use the rattle can, use it out of the bottle for small panel work. Don't toss your "scratch pad model" try both Alcald II and Testor's and buff them out to see which result you like best. By the way Testor's is less expensive.

Wow, Tin_can, that is exactly how I've imagined any attempt by me at foil would turn out. If a modeler as skilled as you has difficulty, I haven't a prayer. I'll just stick with the Metalizer. Thanks for talking me out of wasted money and time.

Tin_Can - something I forgot to mention when you a experimenting with the metalizers some basic tools ( Cotton swab or ball will do, Nylon from wife girlfriend or bankrobber, Gauze and polishing compound ) each fabric will yield different buffing results and you can use them with and without the polishing compound. Mask off small areas on the same metal surface and give them a try. Works with either MM or Alclad.

Tin_Can - something I forgot to mention when you a experimenting with the metalizers some basic tools ( Cotton swab or ball will do, Nylon from wife girlfriend or bankrobber, Gauze and polishing compound ) each fabric will yield different buffing results and you can use them with and without the polishing compound. Mask off small areas on the same metal surface and give them a try. Works with either MM or Alclad.

SS-74 Thanks but it's just that I've made my mistakes too.

Yes you can use your Dremel but be careful, light touch low speed you can "burn" the finish.

Hi Bryan

I really appreciate you posting these pics... this is really what the RRB is about! :-) It's great to be able to learn from someone else's experiences - even if there are negative

I was never a fan of this method. Try using the ALCLAD II system.
http://www.alclad2.com/

Porky- I think MM must be powder in a Lacquer emulsion (sp) there is plenty of it around when your done spraying.

I've found that when using kitchen foil it's best to work in very small areas. The last kit I used it on I went panel by panel. Tedious, but it preserved all the panel lines and went on easily. I was able to change the orientation of the grain to give subtle differences between panels.