Chrome tape?

Modeling Subjects Aircraft
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Any ideas where I can get some fine chrome tape for detailing things like landing gear oleo’s?

It doesn’t matter what sort of width it is, even a sheet would be good as I’ll be cutting it to suit anyway - I’ve had a look about the regular modelling places but can’t really find anything & I’m thinking that there is probably some other hobby / trade where something like this will be available.

I could try foil, but I would prefer self adhesive “chrome” of some sort.

Thanks.

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How about Bare Metal Foil (BMF) ?

Chris

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Just the trick! Being an airbrush & paint sort of modeller, it didn’t even cross my mind ([:$]).

This stuff looks just perfect;

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If you need to get your hands on it quick, the metallic furnace tape is available at the local hardware store and in my opinion is a little easier to work with and a whole bunch cheaper. And if you need to close up any leaks in the old furnace pipe joints, it has great adhesion qualities. Rick

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I used to use that quite a bit. Initially, it was great, but over time, the adhesive would get weak and start to lift. I think the stuff was just a touch thick to be wrapping around a tiny strut, and expecting it to stay put. Now I just use Testors silver.

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I found some metallic tape at Wal-Mart a few years ago that I have been using, I dont remember what its called but it can be found in the stationary isle with the labeling tape. It came in a 3 roll package with 3 colors, chrome, red and blue. its quite thin and a quarter inch wide. I cut it to width and stick it on the seal it with future. It hasn’t lifted yet one model is 3 years old. Cheap too only 2 bucks and change is I remember right.

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Thanks again for the suggestions, I’m going to give the Bare Metal sheet a try.

I’ll also keep a look out in the stationery shops / isles, although I might give Wal-Mart a miss as there isn’t one that close[:P]