LSP_Kevin Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Some of you may be aware of this model through my enquiries in the General Discussion forum about gluing foil. Well, I've finally polished it off (nyuck nyuck), so I now present some cursory snaps: Really hard to photograph a model when it's been covered in foil! I had issues with the decals, as well as all the fiddly bits breaking off (one of the gun barrels is missing, and I didn't bother to replace it). In a fit of expedience, I brush-painted the canopy frames freehand (without the aid of masking), and they actually came out OK! Haven't done that since I was a kid. Apologies too for what looks like a big thumb print on the starboard wing. I was actually wearing latex gloves, but somehow some of the powder they use on the inside found its way to the outside. I really need to find some white cotton gloves... Thanks for looking. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Excellent job on your first foray into foiling! I watched your build, and the last time I checked in you were really having a hard time with the foil. Looks like you got it sorted out, as she looks gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Excellent job on your first foray into foiling! I watched your build, and the last time I checked in you were really having a hard time with the foil. Looks like you got it sorted out, as she looks gorgeous! Thanks Frank, your kind comments are much appreciated! The difficulty with photographing something so reflective has hidden most of the obvious issues with the foil. If you check out the trailing edges closely, you can see some 'lumpiness' where the foil has bunched up or started to come away due to handling. I've discovered that Humbrol's Polished Aluminium is a really good colour to use for touching up chips and nicks and the like in the foil - I used it liberally! I've played around with one of the photos some more and tried to tone down the contrast and bring out a little more detail: Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) Great job man! Actually, loads better than many first attempts Ive seen by far.......Now that you have your feet wet, you can start experimenting more and now likely know what works, what doesnt, and what you like the looks of. HA! Welcome to my world of trying to photograph foiled models! Dixie boy was quite a challenge to snap........ Cheers, Brian Edited September 25, 2011 by Out2gtcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Thanks for the kind words and encouragement Brian. I was planning to take a series of close-ups cataloguing all the foil issues, but it's just too hard for the camera to capture that sort of thing. I certainly think I can do better next time! I've just today bought a large ceramic tile for foil gluing purposes (I was using a glass plate before), as well as some balsa strip to fashion some soft burnishing tools. I had a look at my Revell 1/48 F-89 kit the other night, and it looks a bit of a handful, so I'm not sure if it's a really suitable candidate for foil job #2. I'm thinking 1/32 might be a bit easier, but all my suitable subjects are old Revell or Hasegawa kits that need just as much work! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Looks great Kev. I built the Monogram 15 a few years back, but I think yours looks better. (The other Kev.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Looks great Kev. I built the Monogram 15 a few years back, but I think yours looks better. (The other Kev.) Thanks The Other Kev. The Tamiya kit is quite neat, and I can imagine it being a world better than the old Monogram one, but it's not without its issues. I'd build it differently if I were to do another. It has some nice Tamiya hallmarks though, like the included metal nose weight and clear plastic retainer. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I think your take on foiling 32nd is correct. I find its just plain easier. Foil goes around curves easier, everything's easier to see, and handle. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) Kev One heck of an effort on the Mig. well done! The foil holds up very well and for your first shot at it, tremendous job! As far as the photography goes, you need to use a diffused light source for the reflective finish. Some gauze over the flash or bouncing the flash into a white umbrella (a bit exotic) but it does work). Anyway - One great effort, on a very tough build and finish. Peter Edited September 25, 2011 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Thanks Peter! As far as the photography goes, you need to use a diffused light source for the reflective finish. Some gauze over the flash or bouncing the flash into a white umbrella (a bit exotic) but it does work). Actually, the photos are taken inside a semi-opaque plastic crate placed outside in natural light. It diffuses the light quite effectively, but isn't foolproof I guess. Here it is in action: I don't use the flash at all when I'm using this contraption, but there's still the possibility of light leaking in through the front opening. The sun can be a bit hard to control that way! Foil is just tough stuff to photograph. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolf Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Great job Kev, you gonna try a B-36 now ? ....Seriously, great work !! Cheers Vaughn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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