Official Natural Metal Finish Group Build

I have to ask, does anyone have an objection to a NMF H-21 helicopter in the group ? I think it would be interesting to see because I havent seen many in NMF.

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davew6003 wrote:

I would be interested in joining with a 1/48 Tamiya P 51D. I will be finishing it using Alclad II if that is ok.

Davew6003 you are in and welcome

vetteman42 wrote:

davew6003 wrote: I would be interested in joining with a 1/48 Tamiya P 51D. I will be finishing it using Alclad II if that is ok. Davew6003 you are in and welcome

Great....and Im ok with the helo. Should be interesting.

philo426 wrote:

Thanks!I wonder how this Big Bad Boy Badger would look in BMF?

philo426 are you in with the Badger ??

Aaronw wrote:

I could be interested as long as helicopters count. I'm thinking about another H-21 in a natural metal and red, early arctic scheme. It is probably a good 70%+ bare metal.

Aaronw you are in and welcome if you are still interested cant wait to see your H-21. What kit and scale is it ?

vetteman42 wrote:

Aaronw wrote:  I could be interested as long as helicopters count. I'm thinking about another H-21 in a natural metal and red, early arctic scheme. It is probably a good 70%+ bare metal. Aaronw you are in and welcome if you are still interested cant wait to see your H-21. What kit and scale is it ?

It is a 1/72 Italeri H-21 Workhorse. I haven't decided whether to use SNJ powder again or if I want to try aluminium foil. I've used the foil for trim on cars, but never done a whole fuselage with it. The SNJ powder worked great so there is a bit of don't mess with something that works vs trying something new. Oh well I have a few weeks to decide.

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Bish

You are in and welcome. Your Mig will be a nice build lookin forward to it. The people here are more than willing to help out. I am fairly new to NMF I have built 2 using foil so you are not alone. Might be suprised what you will learn here.

Randy, you said you foiled a whole wing with the T-bolt, but did only one panel at a time with the mustang. Why?

raptordriver wrote:

Randy, you said you foiled a whole wing with the T-bolt, but did only one panel at a time with the mustang. Why?

Hey Raptordriver....The B-24 I posted pictures of was done 1 panel at a time.  This was done to show different panels of the aluminum.  By rotating the BMF grain during the application, it gives the appearance of real life panels.  I also burnished some panels and polished others as I went.  Pictures really don't do her justice.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Lancair IV wrote:

raptordriver wrote: Randy, you said you foiled a whole wing with the T-bolt, but did only one panel at a time with the mustang. Why?   Hey Raptordriver....The B-24 I posted pictures of was done 1 panel at a time.  This was done to show different panels of the aluminum.  By rotating the BMF grain during the application, it gives the appearance of real life panels.  I also burnished some panels and polished others as I went.  Pictures really don't do her justice. Hope this helps. Cheers

Hey Raptordriver

 Lancaire has one of the reasons I did one panel at a time,actually was a nice side effect I discovered. I had HUGE trouble foiling around compound curves, wrinkles, air bubbles and such, on the P-47 almost drove me to drinking. Foil will streach a bit but ya cant shrink it. Doing it one panel at a time solved that, especially on a P-51 with all its compound curves, it was a breeze compaired to the 47. To be honest the only problem I had on the P-51 was at the wingroot I ended up using a narrow piece about 1/4 inch wide to make that work. Also as Lancaire said turning the grain differant directions really made it look real. Wish I could take better pictures to show it. Oh one more thing I found if I started the foil at the smallest part on a curve and worked it to the larger part it came out with little trouble.

Hope this answers your question

vetteman42 wrote:

Lancair IV wrote:  raptordriver wrote: Randy, you said you foiled a whole wing with the T-bolt, but did only one panel at a time with the mustang. Why?   Hey Raptordriver....The B-24 I posted pictures of was done 1 panel at a time.  This was done to show different panels of the aluminum.  By rotating the BMF grain during the application, it gives the appearance of real life panels.  I also burnished some panels and polished others as I went.  Pictures really don't do her justice. Hope this helps. Cheers Hey Raptordriver  Lancaire has one of the reasons I did one panel at a time,actually was a nice side effect I discovered. I had HUGE trouble foiling around compound curves, wrinkles, air bubbles and such, on the P-47 almost drove me to drinking. Foil will streach a bit but ya cant shrink it. Doing it one panel at a time solved that, especially on a P-51 with all its compound curves, it was a breeze compaired to the 47. To be honest the only problem I had on the P-51 was at the wingroot I ended up using a narrow piece about 1/4 inch wide to make that work. Also as Lancaire said turning the grain differant directions really made it look real. Wish I could take better pictures to show it. Oh one more thing I found if I started the foil at the smallest part on a curve and worked it to the larger part it came out with little trouble. Hope this answers your question

Hey Randy... I should have waited till you posted.  I didn't mean to step on you.

Sorry

I forgot.  Here's another BMF project.  It's the Monogram 1/32 F-51 Mustang.

The biggest mistake I made was applying dull coat over the BMF.  It looks too dull know and I'm not happy with it.  This picture was taken before the dull coat was sprayed.  Oh well.  Live and learn.

Cheers

Hey Lancaire I didnt feel you steppin on me not to worry.

I have to ask, the second picture of your P-51 how did you darken the panel around the exhaust stacks. I used the dull side of the foil on mine then dullcoat over future and dark grey pastels. I ask cause I like yours. I want to do another 51 but a BMF used looking version. I like your P-51D.

Aaronw

The steelwool does dull the foil a bit but not much. I use it mostly to give the foil kind of a patina that hides the corse grain of the aluminum foil. Thing is you have to clear coat it right after you use the steelwool because where ever you touch it you will end up with black fingerprints on the model. I use latex gloves to handle the model even while I am burnishing it.

vetteman42 wrote:

Bish You are in and welcome. Your Mig will be a nice build lookin forward to it. The people here are more than willing to help out. I am fairly new to NMF I have built 2 using foil so you are not alone. Might be suprised what you will learn here.

I am sure i will learn plenty. My armour models have come along leaps and bounds thanks to the forum, just need to get working on my aircraft now.

vetteman42 wrote:

Hey Lancair I didnt feel you steppin on me not to worry. I have to ask, the second picture of your P-51 how did you darken the panel around the exhaust stacks. I used the dull side of the foil on mine then dullcoat over future and dark grey pastels. I ask cause I like yours. I want to do another 51 but a BMF used looking version. I like your P-51D.

Hey Randy,

     I used a different type of BMF around the exhaust stacks.  I used Chrome on the entire aircraft and ultra bright chrome around the exhaust.  Like I said, I should have never hit the model with dull coat.  I wish I could bring it back to life..

Cheers

Never mind.  I'm an idiot.  I got it.

Cheers

Wow LancairIV all those nice builds and this is your first BG ?? It seems there are a number of first going here, this is the first time I have started a BG and I just finished my first BG.

Oh Please check the front page for GB badges we now have 2 and I hope more will show up so we can pick one or 2 for the offical BG Badge.

hey guys

i might join this group build but not sure what to build but i need to clear up something.  does it have to be foil? since i never experience using or never hear of using the foil.  how does it work?  put foil on the model and glue it under it?   let me know thanks.

i will let u know which model i will build for this gb okay  thanks

silentmodeler wrote:

hey guys i might join this group build but not sure what to build but i need to clear up something.  does it have to be foil? since i never experience using or never hear of using the foil.  how does it work?  put foil on the model and glue it under it?   let me know thanks. i will let u know which model i will build for this gb okay  thanks

Hi Silentmodeler

No you dont have to use foil, you can use paints like Alclad or simular, and there is powder like SNJ that can be used. I hear Krylon makes a paint that works well you can get that at the local hardware store. I use foil with Microscale Micro Metal Adhesive a preassure sensitive glue. If you like ask questions any of the builders in this group are more than happy to help out. So jump on in and build a NMF can be any aircraft you like. Here is a how to link for the foil method that should answer some questions its the one I read to get me started.

 http://www.finescale.com/fsm/default.aspx?c=a&id=283

Stikpusher you are in and welcome to the group

Seeing as this is my first group build, someone explain to me how much or how little detail we are supposed to post.  When can we start building and posting?

Thanks