FINISHED 1/48 P-47 with a metal foil finish

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Well, I finall finished the P-47. This took way longer than I expected; but I am really pleased with the results. I think that the rivets add a lot of realisim to the model. The weathering was done with Tamiya Smoke.

I used 1 1/2 sheets of Bare Metal Foil. Next winter I plan on doing a 1/48 B-29 in Metal Foil. I figure that I’ll need 8-10 sheets of foil for that buiold.

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Having done a couple of metal foil jobs, I appreciate the difficulty in getting all the foil into place. You have done a magnificent job. Love the last pic with the B-17 in the background.

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Well done!

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The most difficult aspect of using metal foil is figuring out how to kill the high shine of the foil. I tried bleach, bleach ait a penny and lead sinkers in it, ammonia, vinegar, oven cleaner, the purple stuff, clear flat acrylic paint. None of that worked. What did work was multiple coats of Tamiya Smoke.

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Following is a detail picture of the revits and another picture of the P-47 with a B-17.

First I used a straight edge when making the rivets. Later on I discovered that I could run the rivet wheel freehand. That went a lok quicker.

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Very nice work with BMF it can be a pain to work with

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Never did foil,but that looks outstanding.

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Thanks,

I have tried to replicate aluminum airplane panels using paint. But, I never liked the way it looked. Nothing beats the look of actual metal.

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Excellent work there! [Y] Any problems with the decals and paint sticking to the foil?

Mike

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You did a fantastic job with the foil.

Toshi

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I did not paint the foil. The yellow paint was applied directly to the plastic. The decals stuck to the foil really good. No silvering at all. In fact, it is necessary to apply a lot of water to the foil before appling the decals, or else it is close to impossible to move the decals.

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Thanks Toshi. I really like your models.

John

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Attached are photows of two airplanes. The ome on the left is painted with Testors’ ALuminum Plate Metalizer paint. The P-47N is finished in foil. IMHO, there is no substitute for the real thing. I’ve never used Alclad. Maybe that is closer to the metal foil finish.

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Wow, the foil is flawless, and the rivets are perfect! Very, very cool!!! [Y]

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Love the way the rivets look on that foil. Really great build!

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Wow, that is just amazing in detail and quality. Super well done, Sir!! Magnificent !!

BK

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Excellent piece of work. Really impressive.

Happy modeling Crackers [:O]

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Hi Everyone,

Thanks for the kind words. I am a quest for the most realistic looking natural metal finish on a model airplane. I liked the foil, but it is a bit too shiny. I found this item on the internet regarding Rub n Buff. I’ Think I’ll buy a Revell F-86 and try Rub n Buff on it. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234942082-f86f-sabre-531-th-fbw-chambley-afb-1956-hasegawa-132/

John