SPA Modeler

Stikpusher wrote: Respray and try the salt method. Tamiya Spray Paints are a bit different in my experience.

It is sprayed, or spayed...I always get those mix.ed up. I’ll probably try a bit with a silver pencil.

Your pet won’t get those two words mixed up...

Nope. Long gone are they.

Well, been a while, huh? Shelved this for a bit. . . for a couple of fun, easy and quick builds. Wah, Wah, Wah...Anyway, after almost screwing the thing way up the tailpipe trying to use the Molotow pens, I realized I needed to use BMF (Thanks, Joe). Still a few places to do, but overall, I am happy with the results.

Looks good. Just work at it a little section at a time with BMF.

Looks decent Lyle. ALWAYS and I mean ALWAYS use a brand new blade for BMF. That is first. Second is to really get it down smooth with a Qtip. Buff it till it is down tight.

Go easy when you cut it. It cuts very easily with a brand new blade and the pressure of just the knife is enough. Slow and steady wins the race here.

And lastly. it takes patience. I have a few photos I may put up for you with some helping guidelines.

Overall your effort is excellent.

Thanks guys. Pictures always show the flaws. I see some places I need to re-do. Bob, I start with a new blade and changed it two or three times.

It took a few years working with foil to get this result. 50's and 60's cars are loaded with chrome. I've done 59 Impala's and 55,56 and 57 Chevy's. They all have their tough spots.

This 1960 Starliner has a lot of trim on it. I approached it top down so I could see what I was doing and not mar what I had done. The long side spears are one continuous stroke of the knife. Holding it comfortably is as important as anything. Being relaxed allows you to flow with the trim you are cutting. If you mess up no biggie right? Just take it off and start again. With a relaxed arm and posture you are not cutting into the paint and wild excursions of the knife are minimum.








I do window trim like on the 1:1 version. Is there a seam at the top? I put one there. As a starting/ending point and it helps in looking correct to boot.

Multiple pieces are your friend. It buffs down so it really becomes invisible to the naked eye. Find the seams on this car. They are there but they are hardly noticable.

Once again, it take patience and practice.

Well done!

While it is a good result I was sweating doing it believe that. There are times when I don't even cut the foil that is how light I am going. I've pulled entire sections off thinking I had cut it only to see it all come off because I went too lightly. I think being relaxed and comfy is 60% of foiling. The other stuff is just good vision and a steady hand.

Yours is looking good. When you first apply it make certain that it is smooth and buffed down well. Then relax and have at it.