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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Hints and Tips/Questions about modeling => Topic started by: stefanbuss on June 14, 2016, 05:21:56 PM

Title: Mirrors
Post by: stefanbuss on June 14, 2016, 05:21:56 PM

Friends,

any ideas on how to do the reflective part of an aircraft's rearview mirror?

S.

Title: Re: Mirrors
Post by: Manni on June 14, 2016, 07:37:48 PM

Hello Stefan,
I always use Aluminium Foil tape like this: https://www.conrad.de/de/aluminium-klebeband-3m-silber-l-x-b-55-m-x-50-mm-acryl-inhalt-1-rolle-n-547262.html (https://www.conrad.de/de/aluminium-klebeband-3m-silber-l-x-b-55-m-x-50-mm-acryl-inhalt-1-rolle-n-547262.html)
You can also buy it sometimes at Aldi. Works superb and is Ultra thin. I also use it for Zylinders on Planes or on trucks.
Manni

Title: Re: Mirrors
Post by: jknaus on June 14, 2016, 11:27:01 PM

I agree with the tin foil. Great for straps and clamps as well.
James

Title: Re: Mirrors
Post by: Suffolk Lad on June 15, 2016, 03:28:09 AM

Hi Stefan

Like Manni - I have used the similar 'chromium' self adhesive tape available at some cycle shops. On my last jet build I used self adhesive vinyl sheet - it makes for very convincing oleos. Ebay was the source  ;)

Hope I'm not 'teaching granny to suck eggs' but if you need a circular mirror and don't have the means to cut a tiny disc accurately a piece of brass tube with the end sharpened to a fine edge will work well.

Regards - Tug

Title: Re: Mirrors
Post by: nmroberto on June 15, 2016, 05:32:56 AM

Or use Bare Metal Foil  ultra chrome.  Really looks good. One sheet would last years if you're only doing mirrors.

Title: Re: Mirrors
Post by: lcarroll on June 15, 2016, 06:00:47 AM

    I use a Testors version called "Ultra Bright Krome Foil". It works well and also for clamps etc. as James pointed out.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Mirrors
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on June 23, 2016, 12:47:58 PM

bare metal foil has that self adhesive foil in different types chrome works nice for mirrors

Title: Re: Mirrors
Post by: GazzaS on August 13, 2016, 09:23:47 AM

I am currently foiling a B-29 over at Aeroscale.
http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=244807

On it I use both Bare Metal Foil and kitchen foil.  Although both provide a metal shine, if you want to pump it up, you can polish the foil with aluminum polish from a car parts store.  After using the polish you can have a truly reflective surface.

Gaz