Completed on schedule and on its way to the new owner.

Well done Florin

Later

Nicely done

Thank you!

nice job florin. you said you put a coat of future on to seal the decals. did you spray anything over that? like a semigloss to knock the shine of the future down a little?
also you said something about the foil oxidizing. how long does it take? and does BMF oxidize too?

thanks, joe

Just one coat of Future,that's it. You can't tell difference between the areas coated with Future and the areas that weren't because the aluminum itself is so shiny.
With regard to foil oxidizing, it is a lengthy natural process and it takes months, maybe more (depending on air temperature and humidity). It could be done quickly by using an oxidizing agent, but the reaction is risky because of the heat it gives off that can potentially melt the plastic underneath and secondly it is very hard to control in order to get the desired results.
Forgive me, but what is BMF?

no problem- BMF is referring to bare metal foil. it comes pre glued. you probably have used it. I just wasn't sure if it would react to the oxidizing like aluminum foil but don't worry about answering that since I don't think I would wait months waiting for the foil to oxidize lol.
thanks for the quick answer and once again great work. I plan on making a replica of a restored mustang that is in a flying museum in virgina and wanted it to look like it was weathered/oxidized. guess I will start with alclad old aluminum.

thanks again- joe.

To coat this model household aluminum foil and the 3 hour oil based Gold Size Mixtion Charbonnel made by Lefranc & Bourgeois was used.In all probability Bare Metal Foil is aluminum foil, so it will also oxidize in time.Good luck with your restored bird's replica!