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Hi Frank,
I guess, it is difficult to get it in EU.
As alternate solution you can try a finish, as i did:
I have sprayed Molotow Burner Chrome (really cheap) acryl, the imitation of the rivets was done by using a 0.8mm kanule.
The polished section -needle end was cut by a microgrinder+diamond rotary cutter.
The resulting sharp edged micro tube is perfekt to stamp rivets into the chrome surface, the plate imitation is done by a cutter blade.
Set it on desired spot unter slight pressure and turn it, holding under tension, 2 times around. The outer edge cuts a 0,8mm circular pattern .
This does not work as perfect as using flite metal, but this Molotow grafitti colour has a very fine milled metal pigment, very near to alloy.
After processing as described you may cover it by clear acryl coating (spray), or weather it with grime out of a diesel exhaust using a soft small brush.
It´s a matter of few EUR, first you may test it at uncritical surfaces. You will be amized about the result, even it´s not perfect!
Good luck!
I guess, it is difficult to get it in EU.
As alternate solution you can try a finish, as i did:
I have sprayed Molotow Burner Chrome (really cheap) acryl, the imitation of the rivets was done by using a 0.8mm kanule.
The polished section -needle end was cut by a microgrinder+diamond rotary cutter.
The resulting sharp edged micro tube is perfekt to stamp rivets into the chrome surface, the plate imitation is done by a cutter blade.
Set it on desired spot unter slight pressure and turn it, holding under tension, 2 times around. The outer edge cuts a 0,8mm circular pattern .
This does not work as perfect as using flite metal, but this Molotow grafitti colour has a very fine milled metal pigment, very near to alloy.
After processing as described you may cover it by clear acryl coating (spray), or weather it with grime out of a diesel exhaust using a soft small brush.
It´s a matter of few EUR, first you may test it at uncritical surfaces. You will be amized about the result, even it´s not perfect!
Good luck!
Berndi
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Hi, you can use normal aluminium adhesive tape. Here is a good manual for aluminium finish https://www.modelairplanenews.com/scale-finishing-techniques-pro-tips-for-applying-flite-metal/
MarkusD
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When you Google for FliteMetal you can find some alternatives (RCGroups / RCUniverserse)
Now Ex-EU: https://www.mickreevesmodels.co.uk/~mickreev/Access/accessories.htm
FliteMetal seems to be ordinary Alu Tape as used for roofing/insulation: here you can See Tapes in various widths
www.findtape.com
Now Ex-EU: https://www.mickreevesmodels.co.uk/~mickreev/Access/accessories.htm
FliteMetal seems to be ordinary Alu Tape as used for roofing/insulation: here you can See Tapes in various widths
JVCC AF12 Economy Aluminum Foil Tape [1.2 mil Linered]
JVCC AF12 Economy Aluminum Foil Tape is an economical aluminum foil tape for moderate demand applications. It is a 1.2 mil dead soft aluminum foil coated with a solvent based acrylic adhesive.
www.findtape.com
I looked everywhere, and I found also aerofoil Al: http://www.aero-accessories.com/Builders.html but unfortunately, everything in US.
I'll try the 3M aluminum strip, but it looks very thin, thinner than metal.
I'll use this technology on P59 Grumania.
If anyone had any pictures or advice about this technology, I'd be very happy.
BR Frank
I'll try the 3M aluminum strip, but it looks very thin, thinner than metal.
I'll use this technology on P59 Grumania.
If anyone had any pictures or advice about this technology, I'd be very happy.
BR Frank
Berndi
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try This https://calorique.info/shopw/Alufol...MI0qDOs-f97QIV5wIGAB0tqgsaEAAYAiAAEgIrkvD_BwE its thicker (30 my) than flite metal (18my), 3M tape is 11my
Caravelle231
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Hello Frank,
try this slide. Is great, inexpensive. I covered my P 47 with it.
try this slide. Is great, inexpensive. I covered my P 47 with it.
Alufolie selbstklebend Aluklebeband 55cm breit Meterware 1 LFM | eBay
Rein Aluminium 30µ einseitig mit einem Akrylkleber beschichtet. Eine Rolle behält 50 lfm der Alufolie. Breite 550 mmz. 08:00 - 16:00 Uhr. Klebkraft 3,4 N/cm. Reißkraft 23 N/cm. zum Enteisen von Außenfl.
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Alufolie selbstklebend Aluklebeband 55cm breit Meterware 1 LFM | eBay
Rein Aluminium 30µ einseitig mit einem Akrylkleber beschichtet. Eine Rolle behält 50 lfm der Alufolie. Breite 550 mmz. 08:00 - 16:00 Uhr. Klebkraft 3,4 N/cm. Reißkraft 23 N/cm. zum Enteisen von Außenfl.
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