BARE METAL FINISH (BMF) Scrimmage (SEPT 3 '18 update)
Foil and Alclad I have several model kits requiring a bare metal finish (BMF) I'd like to do, but I've held off because I'm, consistently, disappointed in the finish of my BMF models. I have been unable to get a finish that looks like this: Official USAF photo My future F-100D, F-104C & B-58A models all require the shiny, very reflective finish that I have been unable to achieve using various brands of BMF lacquers . Alclad does a great job simulating a BMF like this aged cold warrior: Official USAF photo The different, but subtle, shades and hues can all be replicated by Alclad. As everyone knows, the plastic prep & plastic surface are the keys to a realistic BMF using lacquers. Yeah, that's my favorite part of model crafting....groan. So, off and on I've embarked on a BMF practice session. I have an antique Airfix F-84F in the MPC box that I'm going to cover in kitchen aluminum foil, and a Dragon Jian J-5 which is the C