This is a large model with a 36" wingspan and weighs-in at over one pound. It is an older kit originally made by Monogram and it is loaded with engineering issues that make it a challange to build. You can follow those in my WIP. It is the fifth model that I have finished using BMF. The cylindrical shape of the fuselage really highlights the grain and metal finish of the BMF. I used two colors of BMF, Matt Aluminum and Improved Chrome to add visual variety to the final finish. Following are photos of the finished model.
Yep, that’s me holding the finished model. Yes, it is a big model.
The next model that I will be building is:
And yes, it will be finished in Bare Metal Foil. I figure that I will need almost 4 sheets to cover just the wings.
I am a retired architect, so I have all the time in the world. I don’t know if you know any architects, but they tend to be very patient people. They are able to work on the same building project for months, even years, without losing interest.
How long did it take you to get comfortable using BMF? I bought some a while back thinking that I’d give it a go on either my P-47 or B-24 but I can’t find the package - duh!! My memory banks are getting very, very long in the tooth. I’ll just have to spend several hours looking for it one day if I decide to try it out. I am not sure if I have the ability to do that technique which is why I’m asking how difficult it is to learn.
I tried my first BMF model two years ago when I was 66 years old. It was a Revell P-47. That is a good airplane to develop your BMF skills because the P-47 does not have complicated shapes. Give it a try. If I could do it, so can you.
