Bare-Metal Foil Application

[@letzrock1675]

Not many videos out there on foil for aircraft models. Thanks for sharing how this stuff works as I decide whether it’s worth it or not to give it a try…

[@modelsbyjohnmichael3477]

It’s definitely not easy stuff to work with. If you do decide to use it I would recommend putting it on an aircraft with relatively easy contours.

[@jhs8496]

MIG-15. MIG 21. F-86. F104. Those sorts of things will work great with foil. They're cylinders, basically, with some flat parts.

[@modelsbyjohnmichael3477]

That’s a great point! I may try foil again with one of those.

[@YAHUAHsgotmysix]

Blacken both sides of the knife blade with a Sharpie or the like, it reduces reflection making it much easier to keep on course when cutting. A pencil eraser also makes a good burnisher 👍

[@modelsbyjohnmichael3477]

Thanks for the tips! I’ll try tackling foil again in the future. On a much plane with much simpler lines.

[@farpointgamingdirect]

I used the copper foil when I built my model of the U.S.S Constellation

[@modelsbyjohnmichael3477]

Very nice! I’d love to see some pictures of your build.