My B-29 got published in FSM magazine

JohnnyK

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March 2015
From: Close to Chicago

My B-29 got published in FSM magazine

Posted by JohnnyK on Saturday, November 10, 2018 9:59 AM

An article regarding my B-29 that was finished in Bare Metal Foil was published in the FSM December issue. I think they chose my article because of the unique subject material. I have been reading FSM for years and I do not remember reading an article about finishing an airplane in foil.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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Johnny1000

Member since
July 2016
From: NYC

Posted by Johnny1000 on Saturday, November 10, 2018 11:00 AM

Congrats!

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Real G

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May 2011
From: Honolulu, Hawaii

Posted by Real G on Saturday, November 10, 2018 12:09 PM

Yes Yes

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Greg

Member since
May 2013
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by Greg on Saturday, November 10, 2018 12:25 PM

Way to go.

Your B-29 is a beauty and deserving of the attention.

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patrick206

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March 2013

Posted by patrick206 on Saturday, November 10, 2018 1:05 PM

Your '29 is a real beaut, fully worthy of being in the Magazine. Great job, JohnnyK.

Patrick

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fox

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January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Saturday, November 10, 2018 1:23 PM

Toast Toast Toast

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Greatmaker

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April 2013
From: Eleva, Wisconsin

Posted by Greatmaker on Saturday, November 10, 2018 3:06 PM

Well deserved Congratulations

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scottrc

Member since
December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Monday, November 12, 2018 10:00 AM

Yes Johnny, I was happy to see that you got published. I wish they would have printed more of your steps on actually applying the BMF. You gave some excellent tips in regards to prepping the surface, laying out the foil, and how to treat areas that were painted.

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JohnnyK

Member since
March 2015
From: Close to Chicago

Posted by JohnnyK on Monday, November 12, 2018 10:22 AM

scottrc

Yes Johnny, I was happy to see that you got published. I wish they would have printed more of your steps on actually applying the BMF. You gave some excellent tips in regards to prepping the surface, laying out the foil, and how to treat areas that were painted.

Go here http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/tools_techniques_and_reference_materials/f/13/t/179536.aspx to see in great detail how I apply foil to an airplane.

Have fun.

John

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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goldhammer

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August 2014
From: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Posted by goldhammer on Monday, November 12, 2018 10:41 AM

Congrats.....was wondering if it was your build and kind of thought it might be.

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mustang1989

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March 2012
From: Corpus Christi, Tx

Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, November 12, 2018 11:07 AM

Was reading it just yesterday. Congratulations Johnny.

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falconmod

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September 2011
From: Milaca, Minnesota

Posted by falconmod on Monday, November 12, 2018 12:01 PM

Congrats, very well done!

John

On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38

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modelcrazy

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July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, November 12, 2018 12:43 PM

I haven't even cracked my issue open yet. I'm looking forward to reading it now.

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7474

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December 2002

Posted by 7474 on Monday, November 12, 2018 1:30 PM

Congrats, I'm looking forward to reading the article

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Don Stauffer

Member since
November 2009
From: Twin Cities of Minnesota

Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 8:55 AM

Saw that! Great job!

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Bakster

Member since
July 2014
From: Franklin Wi

Posted by Bakster on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 9:26 AM

I noticed that article and I thought it looked cool. I wondered how you are able to keep the seams from showing, still a mystery to me.

Congrats!

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JohnnyK

Member since
March 2015
From: Close to Chicago

Posted by JohnnyK on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:35 AM

Bakster,

The trick is to overlap each new foil over the edge of the previous foil. Then trim along the joint. You should end up with a tight butt joint. I use the raised panel line or the recessed panel line as a guide when I trim the foil. Go here http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/tools_techniques_and_reference_materials/f/13/t/179536.aspx to see in great detail how I apply foil to an airplane.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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Bakster

Member since
July 2014
From: Franklin Wi

Posted by Bakster on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 6:21 PM

JohnnyK

Bakster,

The trick is to overlap each new foil over the edge of the previous foil. Then trim along the joint. You should end up with a tight butt joint. I use the raised panel line or the recessed panel line as a guide when I trim the foil. Go here http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/tools_techniques_and_reference_materials/f/13/t/179536.aspx to see in great detail how I apply foil to an airplane.

Ha! That is awesome! What great tutorial and thanks for all that. I will study it in more detail when I have more time to. I want to try that.

Yes

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JohnnyK

Member since
March 2015
From: Close to Chicago

Posted by JohnnyK on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 6:43 PM

Bakster,

Glad to help. I suggest that you use a 1/48 MIG 15, 17 or 19 as your first foiled airplane. The shape of the fuselage is straightforward (no complex 3-D curves) and the wings are simple shapes.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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silentbob33

Member since
February 2014
From: Michigan

Posted by silentbob33 on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 6:50 PM

Congrats, I thought it looked familiar!

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Bakster

Member since
July 2014
From: Franklin Wi

Posted by Bakster on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 6:59 PM

JohnnyK

Bakster,

Glad to help. I suggest that you use a 1/48 MIG 15, 17 or 19 as your first foiled airplane. The shape of the fuselage is straightforward (no complex 3-D curves) and the wings are simple shapes.

Good tip, I will do that. Thanks again!!