Out2gtcha Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks John. I have thought about that as something different to do. Not sure how well my little camera takes video, but it does take HD video, and I do have little tripod, so stay tuned.............. It just might happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radial Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Exceptional work! Looking forward to your foiling process for tightly curved areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaxos345 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Just waiting my friend :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foiler Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) Brian, I wrestled with the paint-over-foil issue for a long time as well. Then I found that Tamiya makes a Metal/plastic primer that virtually eliminates the problem. And, it is clear. I have used it on P-51 anti-glare panels with no graining and the adhesion is really good. It is simply called "Metal Primer". Ken Edited July 8, 2013 by foiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Brian, I wrestled with the paint-over-foil issue for a long time as well. Then I found that Tamiya makes a Metal/plastic primer that virtually eliminates the problem. And, it is clear. I have used it on P-51 anti-glare panels with no graining and the adhesion is really good. It is simply called "Metal Primer". Ken Gunze makes a similar product called, oddly enough, Mr Metal Primer. I've been using it on the white metal parts of my Speed Spitfire build. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Brian, I wrestled with the paint-over-foil issue for a long time as well. Then I found that Tamiya makes a Metal/plastic primer that virtually eliminates the problem. And, it is clear. I have used it on P-51 anti-glare panels with no graining and the adhesion is really good. It is simply called "Metal Primer". Ken Cooooool. I really might have to try that. I always seem to grain my foil, and the paint over straight foil seemed to work so well on my P-40 that Im thinking about trying the same procedure. I think I might have to take a run up to Hobby Town........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks for the explanation about it. I'm sure once it's all under the paint, it will look awesome. The rivets should stand out nicely on the surface. Hope the foiling and paint goes well. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaffyMan Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Way to go Brian – Dam missed the start but nice to catch up with loads of pictures – one day when am feeling really brave I will give this a try!!!! But mean time keep the lessons coming. Can’t wait to see your movie debut in “How to foil the Brian way” Happy Days – Taff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Thanks guys. Cheers! More progress.............................. Got a large chunk of the empennage foiled. Again these are pretty much virgin foiled panels, and have yet to be touched up, weathered and in some spots, some panels/areas on the top may get some flat to replicate the harsh Philippine climate and baking sun. Some of the shinier ones will get toned down with flat as well. This will also help bring the multi tone finish all together in the end as well - Also completed some other harder, to cover areas like the waist gun surround since they have some compound curve to them as well. All the wrinkles seen are all on the window mask area to be cut out and removed later - Also got a jump on finishing the leading edges of the wings, and some of the wing to nacelle transition areas that have compound curves to them (I like to get the hardest parts to foil over 1st) - Tiz all for tonight ladies..............its off to work for me. Boo! More foiling will take place in the coming days..............stay tuned! Cheers, TaffyMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Brian, looks fantastic! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Brian, looks fantastic! Kev Double Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Brian, looks fantastic! Kev Double Ditto Thanks guys! The foil is still way too shiny in parts atm for all the oxidation on the Lady during her combat stint, so I will either have to re-grain some shiny panels or will have to apply a flat coat after all the weathering and decals have been applied. I have conquered most of the harder to foil compound curve panels so far, so most of the major panels left to foil should be easier to do than the previous ones I have been working on. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Cant wait to see you do this on the B-17..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicely11b Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 This is unbelievable, Brian! I can't wait to see this when it's finished. I've been taking notes to try this myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 excellent stuff, looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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