I have here a SCUD and one of my problems is it's side mirror. What should I do to make it like a true reflecting mirror? BTW, the SCUD is in 1/35 scale and the side mirror is about 1 cm high and 0.3 cm in width (if my calculations are correct)

You could put a small section of Bare Metal Foil on it. This is adhesive backed, thin, foil. Bare Metal is a brand name. I think Testors makes some too.

Shaun

In that scale it will be a challenge. Here is what I would experiment with

Kitchen foil is one idea.
How about getting a piece of soda can and polishing the inside??
I'm looking at the inside of a chewing gum wrapper - its very reflective and it's paper so it would be easy to apply.

Also check out the RR section of the local hobby store, they may have a light for a train or RC car/plane that would double as a mirror.

I use the inside cover of the different flavored coffees that seal the can. the inside of the foil is bright and works great for mirrors.

I simply use mirrored plastic for my rearview mirrors. I have it in .005 and .010 thicknesses and punch, cut, and sand to shape. It is inexpensive. It just doesn't get better than mirrored plastic.

Gunnie

Hey Gunnie, where do you get the mirrored plastic? I got to get some. Thanks.

I use sheets produced by Edgerton Enterprises. When I get home, I'll pull a pack and post their address information - updating this post here...

Gunnie

I agree with Keenan, the quickest way to get where you want to be with a mirror is BareMetal. Applied and buffed witha Q-tip (cotton swab) you should get a good scale effect with minimal effort.

In all my years of modeling, I never ever thought about something like this, I guess this sort of thing separates the 1st place winner from the 4th place winner in a contest. Always something new to learn. Look forward to that mirror plastic from gunny

This is a common problem for car modellers and the Bare Metal Foil solution is the one I find easiest. After fitting the BMF give it a buff with a cotton bud.

Regards Dave :-)

I've always used sequins from the crafts section. For about a buck, I have a lifetime supply. They are real easy to cut to shape and attach with CA. I