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Model Forum / General / Models / May 2008Chrome trim on 1/25 model cars.
What do people use to paint the chrome trim on 1/25 model autos? The thin trim strips that run along the belt line, etc. These particular chrome trims are about 1.4 mm wide. I have never had much luck painting them on. Are there decals, or thin chrome strips, or some other secrets to make them less sloppy looking?  SignatureBill In Hamptonburgh, NY To email, remove the double zeroes after @ > What do people use to paint the chrome trim on 1/25 model autos? The > thin trim strips that run along the belt line, etc. > These particular chrome trims are about 1.4 mm wide. > I have never had much luck painting them on. Are there decals, or thin > chrome strips, or some other secrets to make them less sloppy looking? Bare Metal foil, a thin metal foil with an adhesive backing that is placed over the strip location, trimmed to size and buffed down. Looks quite good, and is much easier and *much* cleaner than painting. It will take a bit of practice to get good at application but it pays off in the end with much better looking models. SignatureLarry D. Farrell, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Idaho State University ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** > > What do people use to paint the chrome trim on 1/25 model autos? The > > thin trim strips that run along the belt line, etc. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Idaho State University > ** Posted fromhttp://www.teranews.com** Maybe it's me but I never had a lot of luck with Bare Metal Foil, especially in corners. > > > What do people use to paint the chrome trim on 1/25 model autos? The > > > thin trim strips that run along the belt line, etc. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Maybe it's me but I never had a lot of luck with Bare Metal Foil, > especially in corners. I always put in a brand new #11 blade before trimming bare metal foil, and discard it after I am done. One needs a sharp knife, but the foil dulls it quickly. Sometimes I use separate pieces to get around a corner. I burnish it down with the end of a round toothpick. > Maybe it's me but I never had a lot of luck with Bare Metal Foil, > especially in corners. > http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJ844&P=FR Also comes in 1/8" and 1/4" widths. Pat on 5/1/2008 6:23 PM Pat Flannery said the following: >> Maybe it's me but I never had a lot of luck with Bare Metal Foil, >> especially in corners. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Pat On a 1/25 1940s model car, you need trim no wider than about 1/32 inch. You'll remember, the real trim was about 3/4 inch wide. Besides, that is tape, and I would suspect that it is thicker than the foil, thereby showing the edges. SignatureBill In Hamptonburgh, NY To email, remove the double zeroes after @ >on 5/1/2008 6:23 PM Pat Flannery said the following: >> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >Besides, that is tape, and I would suspect that it is thicker than the >foil, thereby showing the edges. that's why i suggested an art supply store. the variety of trim tape is amazing and you can get very thin as well as very small across diameter. trust me.... On May 2, 11:30 am, some...@some.domain wrote: > In article <bemdnZmjB777Z4fVnZ2dnUVZ_v6rn...@supernews.com>, willshak <wills...@00hvc.rr.com> wrote: > >on 5/1/2008 6:23 PM Pat Flannery said the following: [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > amazing and you can get very thin as well as very small across diameter. > trust me.... The problem I have with the narrow trim tapes, especially the brand sold by Model Expo, as that the adhesive dries out quite fast, and they then do not adhere very well, especially when on curved surfaces. I have found, however, that a coat of Future (now new brand name, forget what it is) seems to help a lot, though. >On May 2, 11:30 am, some...@some.domain wrote: >> In article <bemdnZmjB777Z4fVnZ2dnUVZ_v6rn...@supernews.com>, willshak [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >surfaces. I have found, however, that a coat of Future (now new brand >name, forget what it is) seems to help a lot, though. i've used very thinned down rubber cement. use a piece of sponge and drag the strip along it. lasts a long time, especially with your coat of future. on 4/30/2008 2:57 PM Larry Farrell said the following: >> What do people use to paint the chrome trim on 1/25 model autos? The >> thin trim strips that run along the belt line, etc. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > will take a bit of practice to get good at application but it pays off > in the end with much better looking models. Thanks. I'll give it a try. SignatureBill In Hamptonburgh, NY To email, remove the double zeroes after @ > on 4/30/2008 2:57 PM Larry Farrell said the following: > >> What do people use to paint the chrome trim on 1/25 model autos? The [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > In Hamptonburgh, NY > To email, remove the double zeroes after @ Make sure it's a fresh sheet. Aged ones wrinkle like crazy. Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr. >> on 4/30/2008 2:57 PM Larry Farrell said the following: >>>> What do people use to paint the chrome trim on 1/25 model autos? The [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr. How aged would that be? I have sheets that are 5-6 years old and I don't see any wrinkles. They have been stored flat in the original packaging, and occasional removal of a piece for use hasn't produced anything that looks unusual. ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** > >> on 4/30/2008 2:57 PM Larry Farrell said the following: > >>>> What do people use to paint the chrome trim on 1/25 model autos? The [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > anything that looks unusual. > ** Posted fromhttp://www.teranews.com** The problem is that the adhesive ages and weakens. Sometimes it begins to pull away from the backing paper and results in wrinkles. At other times, if it has not been disturbed much, you will not see wrinkles, but it does not adhere to model as well. It can be used for small areas if it is old, but it is best to go with fresh stuff for a major project with lots of chrome area. >What do people use to paint the chrome trim on 1/25 model autos? The >thin trim strips that run along the belt line, etc. >These particular chrome trims are about 1.4 mm wide. >I have never had much luck painting them on. Are there decals, or thin >chrome strips, or some other secrets to make them less sloppy looking? try an artist supply house. they make all kinds of widths and colors, including chrome. can be pricey so shop around. |
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