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Texas, United States
Joined: May 03, 2007
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Posted: Monday, January 09, 2017 - 10:10 AM UTC
Hey guys,

I had a quick question.

I have a couple kits I'm planning on building, and in the engine bay, they have a metallic looking insulation. I've seen in in the engine compartment of the Audi R10 TDI and the Ferrari FXX.

What is a good way to simulate this? I feel like just painting metallic silver paint doesn't look right.

Thanks!
Hwa-Rang
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Monday, January 09, 2017 - 11:55 AM UTC
Bare metal foil could do the job I think. Comes in matt aluminium as well as chrome.
BigfootV
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - 12:56 AM UTC
Jasper is correct.

Bare metal foil or BMF would look good. However, I'd get some practice in using it on other kits if this is your first time using it. Engines can be a bit tricky with the BMF. There are a few videos out on Youtube on how to apply it.

HTH.

See ya in the funnies...........
KoSprueOne
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Myanmar
Joined: March 05, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - 09:33 AM UTC
I used the foil paper from cigarette packaging for a similar effect.



Hope this helps.






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