Hi guys! I just want to know what's with this bare metal foil? How do you apply it to the model?

Shonen, BMF is like sheets of super thin metal foil with an adhesive backing. It comes in various shades (flat aluminium , copper,chrome etc.) The best way to apply it is to put it over panel sections (time consuming but the easiest way to avoid wrinkles. work with it in small sections is the secret.....any one else got any comments?....Jim

Jim's got you covered for the application. Once applied, you can buff it somewhat. By doing this in different directons and in differing amiounts, you can get the effest of different sheets of metal.
Be forewarne, however...make sure ther are no scratches or flaws in the plastic. This will bring out any defects qhite clearly.

One other tip is to sand the edges with fine sand paper so when you overlap the previous sheet doesn't leave a ridge. BMF is a great way to add a real metal finish to a kit!! STUG

I also use it for masking canopies.

It's super thin so even the barest of 1/72 a/c frames show up through it. Cut with a NEW xacto blade and use a wooden toothpick -less hard than the plastic- to peel away the excess.
A little 'goo-gone' or similar adhesive remover on a toothpic and any residue comes right off.

Makes ok 1/35th rearview mirrors as well.

My US$0.02 before tax cut..
oh, wait, I'm not a stinking rich crony of the shrub...
I'm not GETTING a tax cut.

Hi there

To see just how good it can look when done right, look at the P-47N in this month's FineScale Modeler Gallery... :-)

All the best

Rowan

Hi Shonen Red, See for yourself. here is Bare Metal Foils website. It includes some excellent article on how to use BMF, and the various ways it can be used. BMF is another one of those hobby accessories that I always make sure I have beside the workbench. BMF WESITE: http://www.bare-metal.com/

- ralph

In AC's and AFV's, ussually where do you put it?

In armor, it can be used for mirrors and that type of application. Yes the surface has to be properly prepared for the application of the foil.(guess how I found out). It does look good though.
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