LEM Gold Foil

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So which kind of candy has the best gold foil wrapper I can use on a LEM model ???

Thanks, Chris

2

I have seen various colors of metal foil at Hobby Lobby in the artsy craftsy dept, but it will cost you a few bucks. I believe they have gold in addition to brass, chrome, etc.

3

I’ve always thought Rolo foil was a great match for that foil. I’ve never tried it, so I don’t know how well it handles.

If you need help eating the candies, let me know.[;)]

Chris

4

Try Rollo candy. Color is pretty close to what was used.

5

Doesn’t bare metal foil offer a gold color?

6

I went with the Rolo wrapper although it was a little hard to find around here.

Thanks guys,

Chris

7

Hello,

If I may goin this topic, I did use Rolo foil paper for my LM5. I also used 2 types of Caramilk bars for the other gold Mylar sheild like the little stripes on the legs for an exemple. I also use normal aluminium paper (go for the cheap one 'cause it’s thinner) and painted it flat black (spay on the flat side) or grey-green mix for the ascent stage. It’s a big project if you want to be close to the real LM. But it’s worth the time. Here’s what mine looks like. Any pictures of your project?

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I’m currently building the Gemini 12 capsule (1/24). I’m going nuts scratchbuilding the ejection seats… this thing gonna take me a year at this pace…

Steph