I worked on this kit during the spring, summer, and fall. I tend to spend a lot of time outdoors during those seasons. I worked on the B-29 a little bit each day.
Beautiful model, Johnny.
Now that you’ve finished this project and the decals are applied, do you seal the finish like us folks who use paint? How do you keep the foil from peeling up over time?
Those are two great questions. The reason that I use Bare Metal Foil is because I am trying to duplicate a true metal finish. I used to use Alclad, but I was never happy with the results because Alclad is a painted finish. I never apply a sealer to BMF because it would then look like a painted finish, which is what I am trying to avoid.
I asked Randy, the owner of Bare Metal Foil if the adhesive used on BMF will dry out as it ages. He said he recently discovered some models that his father built using BMF 40 years ago. His father invented BMF. Randy said that the foil on the 40 year old models looks brand new and the adhesive has not dried out. So, I am not concerned about the foil peeling up. Following is a photo of one of Randy’s father’s 40 year old models. It looks like it was built yesterday.
MAGNIFICANT!!! Superb workmanshit!!! And, you must have incredible patience!!!
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Beautiful build! I can definitely see the need for shades. If the sun hits that you could go blind
This is really superb. The execution here is really something. I am sure you have inspired many people to kick their models up a notch. I know I am inspired. Really, really great job. [Y][Y]
Great finish, Johnny! I agree with the other poster who pointed out how you achieved the variations in the panel shades. That looks like the real thing! And your attention to detail pays off in the improvements you made to the kit’s stock details, like the exhausts. That kit will make a fine display!
Thanks to everyone for the kind words. I hope that my build will inspire other modelers to try BMF as a NMF. I have been usnig BMF for three years and I have developed a number of tips and tricks. I can share them if anyone is interested.
LOL, wonder if this typo says something about where my mind was that day? Regardless, your workmanshiP on this B-29 is just amazing.
Hey! Congratulations on the FSM Mag article - great piece.
Ah, OK, I thought that build looked familiar! I’ll second John, congratulations on getting published.
Thanks guys!
Looks great. Your architectural training seems to come through in attention to both detail and overall affect. Nicely done.
-J