I want 1/48 B-17 and B-29 recessed panels, conversion kit? resin?

[GazzaS]

Good luck, Gaz.

Gaz, I am currently working on one of my favorite planes: Monorgram's 1/48 scale F-89C. This is my fifth Scorpion and I've been putzing around with the idea of foiling it. A couple of nights ago while mulling it over and turning all the parts over in my hand, I decided I was just going to use some sort of metalizer paints on it. But after seeing you tackle the mighty B-29, you've inspired me to foil my F-89! I've had good luck with metalic paints on my previous F-89s. I used Testors MM metalics, Floquil Old Silver & Platinum Mist. They all turned out fine but I was never overly convinced that they captured the look of an honest to goodness natural metal finish. Your B-29 not only looks phenomenal, but it also shows how mistakes can and will happen. I liked how you stated that sometiems you've have to re-foil something two or three or even four times. Here I was thinking I was the only one who did that and so I pretty much gave up on it on past attempts. Your tutorial shows that perseverance will win in the end. Your descriptions of how you handled things like fillets and other complex curves have also been the most helpful things I've seen. Thank you!Eric

Jester,

Thank you!

Eric,

I'm pleased you found some inspiration and useful information in my thread. Please send me a PM if you put any photos of your foiled F-89 online. I'd be very interested to see it.

Best Wishes,

Gaz