Out2gtcha Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 (edited) Hello all! I am new to the LSP forums, but have been making large scale planes my whole modeling career (cause as we ALL KNOW, bigger IS more beautiful in modeling) . I stopped modeling for whatever reason when I was in high school, and after a 15 or 20 year break, Im back into 1/32 scale modeling (with some 1/48 as well) Since beginning this new modeling renaissance, I encountered an article called Foiling Plastic and Resin Model Kits for Realism by Ken Friend After reading this article I was intrigued. So I bought a kit of my favorite subject (a 1/48 F7F-3 Tigercat....unfortunately only available in 1/32 vac....and a horrible kit at that), and got started foiling models with kitchen foil, glue and Ken's extremely helpful techniques. From that point on, I was completely hooked. I really only have done 1 model in paint since. Foil can be a bit teadious at times, but no more so than a really superb paint job. However, the tecniques of foiling Ive found do take at least 3 or 4 models to perfect............and I still havnt perfected it yet. However, the results (I think) turn out SO much better/more realistic than even the best metalizers, or powers out there, that even the average guy modeler like myself can get results that look like the real thing This is my latest finished foil project, a 1/32 F8F-1 of the Royal Thai AF. I have used a variety of kitchen foils, varying the side used (shiny or dull side) along with many different techniques to grain the foil, and some process for chemically altering the look of the foil, including some soaked in a special solution, and some panels of foil soaked in water that had of all things in it, hard boiled egg shells! Both of the latter processes turn the foil differing shades, from the multi-hue rainbow hues of metal put under tremendous heat, to the egg water treatment that turns the foil varying shads of platinum and gray depending on how long its left in the water. Im new here so upload space looks like its non-existent, so Ive just put some links to pics up. Thanks for looking! Cheers, Brian Leitch Edited October 26, 2009 by LSP_Dave Made the pics in-line Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Very convincing result Great model like the tail. I think I need to try that only the link is not working. johan O found it well Google did http://www.oldmodelkits.com/blog/plasitc-m...-by-ken-friend/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Welcome to LSP Brian. Your foiled Bearcat is awesome! Extremely impressive work. I have Ken's article and have been contemplating trying a foiled model (instead of foiling it in my usual sense), and your Bearcat is just the inspiration I need. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Exceptional work your finish is fantastic. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJ Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 More from the original post: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hi and welcome Brian! Some very nice models you've made! Excellent work with the foil! Cheers, Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks for all the kind words guys! I know I don't know any of you yet, but I have already been made to feel very welcome, and everyone so far has been nothing but knowledgeable and very helpful. I really am into 1/32 scale, and enjoy cockpit detailing especially since one can sometimes get a actual finger inside some and like the 1/32 Tamaya F4F-J im thinking of starting, maybe a whole HAND inside the front office(s)! Thanks again for the welcome and kind words, Brian PS, I'm still no expert on foiling but if anyone has any questions or wants to try foiling, Id be more than happy to share any techniques or processes Ive used to achieve differing panels (and there are a TON ive found!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 That's a really good technique, and great models. Cheers Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Looks great. I'm gonna hafta give that foiling thing a try. ...wunna these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Sharp looking Bearcat. It' looks great in that scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Fantastic stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Thanks again guys! I only wish they made a 1/32 version of my all time Grumman cat(and all time fav plane period)......the F7F-3 I do have the CM 1/32 vac kit but........im not THAT brave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigern007 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 WELCOME Brian. Very,very nice,,,,,Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSmodeller Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Brian Welcome to the forums That's a really nice build. For years my late father had a F8F in Thai markings similar to /same as yours, and I always enjoyed looking at it, and taken in by the cool mean look the aircraft had. Thanks for posting Regards Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Brian, First off, welcome to LSP. Your skills with foil are quite remarkable. Lovely job. Please continue to share with us. Cheers, Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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