I always enjoy your videos, Frank. That period of time when you had been injured had me worried, concerned about your welfare. It wasn't natural for you to go so long without a video, and I look forward to them. (Selfish on my part? Maybe.) I'm glad you're back. This video has been incredibly informative. I thought it was ME and my application of Molotow that made it nondurable. Surprise to me! Nature of the beast. I've used BMS since I learned of it. I've had varying success with it. I don't use it exclusively, mainly because it can be frustrating. I appreciate the fact (which you mentioned) it's forgivable. Gaps and layers are almost completely invisible. I HAVE to mention the Mustang looks indescribably amazing!!!! Love your paint work, anyway, and that really goes over the top!!! Thank you for your videos, Frank, and I, for one, DO watch them to the end. I also look forward to your FB posts.
I watched the entire video, great reviews of all the products, I APPRECIATE THAT. I went and bought a bottle of the MIRROR, for what I build it will be awesome. Thank you for showing that.
Fantastic video. Thank you for putting in the work. The clean shaven amongst us appreciate you. SO Looking forward to the rant video. The neck beards will be running for their razors. Perhaps a Harry's sponsorship is in order...
i use silver SharPei then dip the whole thing in Future and let it drip dry in the oven at 350 for 15min 🤣 ok, back to reality.. i appreciate your sense of humor and thanks for your videos!
I've never tried BMF. Back in the day, I used either Model Master Chrome Silver Trim and Testors Chrome. I haven't been brave enough to use BMF. Trimming it on a nicely painted body would scare the bejeezus out of me. I also agree on Revell Chrom spray. Out of the can, it is fantastic stuff. Haven't tried decanting it, though. (Yes, I did watch all 1 hour and three minutes!)
Frank I'm with you 100% on BMF ugh. like you BMF has never been a friend of mine. I too get anxiety but that occurs when I need to use an x-acto blade on my freshly painted cut and buffed body, why don't I just get a root canal at the same time as well. I have used the Revell chrome with really good results never decanted though, going to give that a try. But no matter how long you let the Revell dry still be hands off because it will dull . I can remember back in the days of a company called Chrome-Tech that would re-chrome model car parts but of course that didn't apply to trim and moldings. I have always been a custom car builder so pretty much all of my builds are smoothed and filled with very very little chrome. And don't get me wrong, sometimes I would like to have maybe a chrome trimmed windshield and back glass but like you have said "is it really worth the risk". I know that there are builders who do masterful jobs with BMF but I'm not one. I just want you to know that I really enjoy watching your videos and I truly appreciate the sincere passion you have for our hobby , Thank you...and what's up with the PSA 7 shirt , 43 pct here.
@@69airride3 it’s PSA 1…my nephew got on in 2022 and works there. He did the Cadet Corps for 2 years in the 60th, then got bounced to housing out of the academy because a kid had a hook. My days in were limited to two years in the Cadet Corps (7th in 1994 and TD30 after the merge in 1995) then into the academy after I graduated from college, but was invited to “pursue another career” within a few months. Oopsie.
Well, I am very sorry Frank, I am going to have to disappoint You. Yes, I have to agree with many of the statements You made. I believe You satisfactorily show through actual use of said products to effectively shown factual results. Which in its own right showed no favoritism . I find no fault with Your demonstrations. having said that, to all those who say foul, I reply with, "poo poo!" Really, I appreciate that You took the time and consideration, not to mention the cost, to show Us out here what the end results are with these products! Thank You Frank! The top on the Dodge, hey, it is Your build, right? The colors on the mustang are sweet! I am really liking the wild cherry candy! That looks killer! I don't like the molotow, there are some paints that were close, and I have been using the bare metal foil for some time now. Yes, it has it's issues, arrgh! I "do" watch the videos completely, that is how, I have found, a person can, might and will, learn something from someone else. Hey, it is a great video, really, there is information in there, a person only needs to watch. Thank You for sharing with Us here in tubeland. I am looking forward to the next video! Take Care, Be Safe, God Bless, Later Say, could I get a shop card from You??
Thanks for Sharing Frank-O, You could be like me and just Despise the Look of Chrome on cars and Bare metal foil To stimulate is even Worse. I Hot Rod Every build and what's chrome on a kit, I'll replace with, Gunmetal, Burnt Iron, Brass, etc. I'll Never build Stock. That's my weird ass though. Hot Roding model car kits to me is Pure Americana. Thanks Again, I Really Enjoy your content Frank, Keep Knock'em Out. Oh, Love that Candy Cherry/ Sunburst Orange paint job on your Mustang. Nice
The Horror Frank 🤣, Another great knowledge filled video thank you Frank, I find bare metal foil works great on aircraft canopies I have the older versions as i got a deal about 10 years ago so iam set for many years to come i was not aware they had a new improved version i will have to pick up a sheet of the new stuff. Keep im coming Frank .
Very good video Frank. Thank you for sharing your experience. Chrome is still a sensitive/not a simple step to do. I have to try that Revell chrome…I’ve watched all kinds of reviews and all the conclusions lead to be sensitive to the touch and not that great when clear coating is applied.
I use AK masking foil, aluminum as an alternative to Bare Metal Foil, looks very much like chrome. In the future I might try the new Tamiya foil. I will use Molotow on very small things like door locks, or scripts.
Oh oh oh can i get in on the "gatekeeper" video lol. Im with you bud i hate that crap! Love the video very informative. That brush on mirror is awesome but yeah its not chep
one thing I notice most people don’t do is add the seams in the chrome trim where pieces join together on the real cars. it’s not just one big piece of window trim lol. it’s multiple parts. that’s where painting it on doesn’t add that detail.
Nice comparison. I was a molotow person. Before that, Testors silver brush painted. No where near steady enough of a hand for that. I just bought my first sheets of BMF to try out 😬.
Hey Frank, I watched all 1:03:04 of the video! Thank you for all the information you've been providing on your channel. Of all the trim options you explained, I was impressed most by the Hasegawa Mirror Finish and - from your earlier video - the Revell Chrome Spray. lol, "I've been model building for 60 years", but I've never tried either of those two products, and I do intend to try them now, as I begin transitioning back into building kits. (full disclosure: I stopped building models when I was finishing high school, and I've been retired now about 20 years, so 60 years of modeling was a stretch! 😆😉) I do want to ask one question, about something not covered in your video, to get your opinion. I've had model builders tell me they use household aluminum foil in place of the "bare metal foil" product. I'm skeptical, have never tried it. Have you? Do you think it would work? By accident, my household purchasing agent has amassed far too much Reynolds Wrap than will ever be used in my lifetime. So I'm wondering if using aluminum foil on models is even a possibility.
Frankie love that mod top on the blue charger.can I buy a couple of you for my future builds.great job.i needed sun glasses to look at that mustang.thats shiny
I have used moltov, bare metal foil, mirror, a silver sharpie, testors silver, and had decent results with all of them, but they all have drawbacks. Mirror is great, but very watery and it never seems to cure. Bmf requires patience, and a very steady hand. It is also inconsistent in quality. Moltov and sharpie are good for thin areas like wheel well trim. I put Molotov on trim before clear and then after for the shine, and handle it not! Testors silver is good but you need to either mask to paint it or a steady hand to brush. Plus you might have to do it twice. I want to try recall decanted. I wonder if it can be brushed and retain chrome finush, and if adding Gardner to it will help durability?
I am surprised TH-camrs in the modeling genre don't make April fools videos. Could totally see someone carefully brushing on the silver Never Zees paste for the chrome bombers and trim in an April Fools video.
Thanks for the information. I'm interested in the Stuart Sample mirror chrome at $37, however the link in the description has the price at $50. Looks like it's already gone up.
@@robs4516 It might have been a Black Friday sale. If I recall correctly, when I bought it, it was two bottles for $79. I still haven’t opened the second bottle and it has been at least 4 years. I’m about halfway through the first bottle and I use it on just about every model I build.
@@ruckusrodkustom8140 that’s the problem…they’re only “good sheets” for what seems like 47 minutes after they arrive at my local hobby shop…drives me crazy.
I agree to be Frank! Don’t you just love when someone asks your opinion, then will argue the answer!😵💫 I have done paint clinics years ago, with a jerk in the crowd that would waste time arguing! 🙃 Biggest problem i notice is people pulling the foil off the sheet and pulling it back on itself! Effectively permanently wrinkling the foil! Have you ever tried silver leaf? I have used it! With great results! Dang Frank that 3 color mustang is beautiful! Thanks for the great humorous video!! 💯👍🏻🙃🫡🇺🇸
I think I may have detected a slight hint of agitation in your voice. Seriously though, you may want to ignore the negative comments. Your content stands on its own and I for one look forward to your next video each time you post one.
@@wisner6 TH-cam has a wonderful feature called “hide from channel”…it’s like a shadow ban. Once I hide someone from the channel, they think they’re posting comments as THEY can see them, but no one else can, including me. They get the smug satisfaction of what they think is shutting me up, meanwhile, I never even see their posts. And it’s one and done. When they make a mean comment, they’re gone. I’m more angry at the damage those idiots do on forums and Facebook groups.
I’ve found if you mask with Bare Metal Foil, then apply some Testors Silver Chrome Trim, rub your fingers all over it (only after it has dried for 2 weeks), then apply some heavily stretched Hasegawa Mirror Chrome, the results are… Wait, what was this video about? Oh yeah, masking Mod Tops with even more Bare Metal Foil. Did those really come on Chargers? I have no idea, but I’ll leave my gate open if you wanna stop by. You can help me organize my stash while we sniff chrome paint to figure out which ones are “enamely”. No, that’s a terrible idea. Video on!
@@timkustom I say enamel-y because I don’t like saying “Naptha”. It reminds me of having a lisp and trying to say “Napster” with a NY accent….kinda like the people who don’t like the word “moist” or “wedge”.
I have tried them all except the Revell chrom. I wonder if after declaring it if it can be brushed and retain the chrome look, and if adding a hardener to it will increase durability?
Greetings from the 51st State 🤣It is great to have you back online. Yup I agree, BMF is a no go for me. I have used Bare Metal Foil glue, as you did, but stayed clear of BMF. I used the very thin metal wrappers from certain chocolate bars: the foil is much thinner than BMF, easier to burnish, and to cut. I have never used Revell Chrome so am going to pick a can up. Here is some insanity for my Southern neighbor: Tamiya spray cans are now banned in Canada, as of December 31, 2024!!!! Yup, Governor Trudeau is a supreme clown.
I feel your frustration with various products to recreate chrome trim. Durability and repeatable results are still lack luster with any of the alternatives. Similar to you, I tried $100's on various methods with mixed results. Barbados Rex didn't help with that. The only thing I could say is between all the various methods, there is no perfect alternative, but some work better in certain areas than others. That is a decision for the individual to decide. That aside, the decanted Revell chrom was a PITA, was it worth the trouble to decant to spray the trim?
@@ericterry5025 results wise, it was. Economically, decanting it was wasteful. Then again, you waste a lot spraying it out of the can. It’s like there’s no all-positive way to do it.
So heres a long comment and question. But i watched all 902 minutes so i feel you owe me😂.....you talked about brush painting the trim, do you just go at it Freehand or do you tape the edges of the trim just in case..i feel like if i would tape then a brush it might have a tendency to bleed under the tape ? Maybe i need to be a litte less heavy handed with the brush? If you could comment on your experience doing this way id appreciate it.....btw great video, good to have you back
@@Chris-d8f6p when I said I was going to brush paint it, it was out of anger and frustration. But if I HAD to do it, I would mask off the trim, I shit you not, with Bare Metal foil. It sticks like crap to trim, but is actually pretty good as a masking material.
@@dennissebranek543 Generally, yes. You can spray anything over anything else so long as what you’re painting over is fully cured. Sharpie ink is solvent based, but mild enough that it plays well with whatever it goes over, and is resilient enough to handle proper applications of lacquer. Water based acrylics will be fine, as will enamels if applied properly. 2K will be ok with a primary mist coat, 10 minute wait, then subsequent coats. I don’t know what Rustoleum, Krylon, Duplicokor, etc will do because I don’t use those products. The clear over the Sharpie will make it look like gloss aluminum. It will not make it look like chrome.
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 In the first 2 seconds!!! (Wait that's about how long that stuff stays chrome for me too). An excellent expose on gatekeeping. Just last week I went off on 2 tw@ts that were adamant that gloss coating a model is absolutely required for good decal adhesion (doesn't do $#!+ for adhesion, just helps with silvering), and literally used the exact phrase "We've been building for over 60 years so we know what we are talking about" and one claimed that the other was "one of the greatest model builders in the history of the hobby...." so everyone needed to shut up and respect their authority. Freaking neckbeards... I didn't know Tamiya came out with a foil. Pffft... It took me 3 years just to get to the point that I could start getting paid my 35 cents a video lol. I agree we definitely aren't making a living, It's a labor of love. Are you thinning the Revell with anything or is it just decant it into a bottle and let it gas off? I didn't see the link to the high school graduation.
@@JHartModelworks no thinning of the Revell Chrom is necessary. Unfortunately, my HS graduation video was on a BBS hosted by Earthlink. I tried to punch it up on the Ask Jeeves, and couldn’t find it. It’s for the best…I was BOMBED at my high school graduation.
When it comes to joints in the bare metal foil (yes I do strips. I'm not wasting my money tracing tiny trim out of 2 square inches of this stuff) they never bothered me. Look at real trim. Does it come as one piece on a real car? Hell no. If you want to get fussy then you should have joints. So now be prepared for a magnifying glass looking to make sure you have joints in the right places. And not having joints counts against you.
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I always enjoy your videos, Frank. That period of time when you had been injured had me worried, concerned about your welfare. It wasn't natural for you to go so long without a video, and I look forward to them. (Selfish on my part? Maybe.) I'm glad you're back. This video has been incredibly informative. I thought it was ME and my application of Molotow that made it nondurable. Surprise to me! Nature of the beast. I've used BMS since I learned of it. I've had varying success with it. I don't use it exclusively, mainly because it can be frustrating. I appreciate the fact (which you mentioned) it's forgivable. Gaps and layers are almost completely invisible. I HAVE to mention the Mustang looks indescribably amazing!!!! Love your paint work, anyway, and that really goes over the top!!! Thank you for your videos, Frank, and I, for one, DO watch them to the end. I also look forward to your FB posts.
I'm still watching and enjoying the video. looking forward to the rant video. lol
Great tutorial Frank. Keep up the great videos, I appreciate your sense of humor.
I watched the entire video, great reviews of all the products, I APPRECIATE THAT. I went and bought a bottle of the MIRROR, for what I build it will be awesome. Thank you for showing that.
I still love my MM Silver Chrome Trim paint for some applications and any BMF is great for masking, when it sticks. Keep up the great videos!
Frank, you make me laugh. And your videos are great. Keep up the good work
Fantastic video. Thank you for putting in the work. The clean shaven amongst us appreciate you. SO Looking forward to the rant video. The neck beards will be running for their razors. Perhaps a Harry's sponsorship is in order...
Very educational video. Love the humor. I want to try bare metal foil I just really nervous about cutting into the model and messing up the paint job
i use silver SharPei then dip the whole thing in Future and let it drip dry in the oven at 350 for 15min 🤣 ok, back to reality.. i appreciate your sense of humor and thanks for your videos!
Thank You Franck. Very Informative. Keep On Modeling!
BUUUUUUT FRANKKKK You couldnt get a Mod top on a chargerrrrr (I had to sorry lol).
Very awesome stuff, looking forward to more!
Thank you,keep up with the great work Frank 👍
I've never tried BMF. Back in the day, I used either Model Master Chrome Silver Trim and Testors Chrome. I haven't been brave enough to use BMF. Trimming it on a nicely painted body would scare the bejeezus out of me. I also agree on Revell Chrom spray. Out of the can, it is fantastic stuff. Haven't tried decanting it, though. (Yes, I did watch all 1 hour and three minutes!)
Frank I'm with you 100% on BMF ugh. like you BMF has never been a friend of mine. I too get anxiety but that occurs when I need to use an x-acto blade on my freshly painted cut and buffed body, why don't I just get a root canal at the same time as well. I have used the Revell chrome with really good results never decanted though, going to give that a try. But no matter how long you let the Revell dry still be hands off because it will dull . I can remember back in the days of a company called Chrome-Tech that would re-chrome model car parts but of course that didn't apply to trim and moldings. I have always been a custom car builder so pretty much all of my builds are smoothed and filled with very very little chrome. And don't get me wrong, sometimes I would like to have maybe a chrome trimmed windshield and back glass but like you have said "is it really worth the risk". I know that there are builders who do masterful jobs with BMF but I'm not one. I just want you to know that I really enjoy watching your videos and I truly appreciate the sincere passion you have for our hobby , Thank you...and what's up with the PSA 7 shirt , 43 pct here.
@@69airride3 it’s PSA 1…my nephew got on in 2022 and works there. He did the Cadet Corps for 2 years in the 60th, then got bounced to housing out of the academy because a kid had a hook. My days in were limited to two years in the Cadet Corps (7th in 1994 and TD30 after the merge in 1995) then into the academy after I graduated from college, but was invited to “pursue another career” within a few months. Oopsie.
Well, I am very sorry Frank, I am going to have to disappoint You. Yes, I have to agree with many of the statements You made. I believe You satisfactorily show through actual use of said products to effectively shown factual results. Which in its own right showed no favoritism . I find no fault with Your demonstrations. having said that, to all those who say foul, I reply with, "poo poo!" Really, I appreciate that You took the time and consideration, not to mention the cost, to show Us out here what the end results are with these products! Thank You Frank! The top on the Dodge, hey, it is Your build, right? The colors on the mustang are sweet! I am really liking the wild cherry candy! That looks killer! I don't like the molotow, there are some paints that were close, and I have been using the bare metal foil for some time now. Yes, it has it's issues, arrgh! I "do" watch the videos completely, that is how, I have found, a person can, might and will, learn something from someone else. Hey, it is a great video, really, there is information in there, a person only needs to watch. Thank You for sharing with Us here in tubeland. I am looking forward to the next video! Take Care, Be Safe, God Bless, Later Say, could I get a shop card from You??
@@russellpoland6637 sure, just email your address to franksmodelworks@gmail.com
Thanks you Frank, very good video on chrome.
Thanks for the info frank and I love a good rant!
I appreciate your efforts sir, thank you
Thanks for Sharing Frank-O, You could be like me and just Despise the Look of Chrome on cars and Bare metal foil To stimulate is even Worse. I Hot Rod Every build and what's chrome on a kit, I'll replace with, Gunmetal, Burnt Iron, Brass, etc. I'll Never build Stock. That's my weird ass though. Hot Roding model car kits to me is Pure Americana. Thanks Again, I Really Enjoy your content Frank, Keep Knock'em Out. Oh, Love that Candy Cherry/ Sunburst Orange paint job on your Mustang. Nice
The Horror Frank 🤣, Another great knowledge filled video thank you Frank, I find bare metal foil works great on aircraft canopies I have the older versions as i got a deal about 10 years ago so iam set for many years to come i was not aware they had a new improved version i will have to pick up a sheet of the new stuff. Keep im coming Frank .
Very good video Frank. Thank you for sharing your experience. Chrome is still a sensitive/not a simple step to do. I have to try that Revell chrome…I’ve watched all kinds of reviews and all the conclusions lead to be sensitive to the touch and not that great when clear coating is applied.
I use AK masking foil, aluminum as an alternative to Bare Metal Foil, looks very much like chrome.
In the future I might try the new Tamiya foil.
I will use Molotow on very small things like door locks, or scripts.
Oh oh oh can i get in on the "gatekeeper" video lol. Im with you bud i hate that crap! Love the video very informative. That brush on mirror is awesome but yeah its not chep
one thing I notice most people don’t do is add the seams in the chrome trim where pieces join together on the real cars. it’s not just one big piece of window trim lol. it’s multiple parts. that’s where painting it on doesn’t add that detail.
Nice comparison. I was a molotow person. Before that, Testors silver brush painted. No where near steady enough of a hand for that. I just bought my first sheets of BMF to try out 😬.
@@BigGuyModelworks I wish you luck!
Hey Frank, I watched all 1:03:04 of the video! Thank you for all the information you've been providing on your channel. Of all the trim options you explained, I was impressed most by the Hasegawa Mirror Finish and - from your earlier video - the Revell Chrome Spray. lol, "I've been model building for 60 years", but I've never tried either of those two products, and I do intend to try them now, as I begin transitioning back into building kits. (full disclosure: I stopped building models when I was finishing high school, and I've been retired now about 20 years, so 60 years of modeling was a stretch! 😆😉)
I do want to ask one question, about something not covered in your video, to get your opinion. I've had model builders tell me they use household aluminum foil in place of the "bare metal foil" product. I'm skeptical, have never tried it. Have you? Do you think it would work? By accident, my household purchasing agent has amassed far too much Reynolds Wrap than will ever be used in my lifetime. So I'm wondering if using aluminum foil on models is even a possibility.
Great tutorial Frank
Frankie love that mod top on the blue charger.can I buy a couple of you for my future builds.great job.i needed sun glasses to look at that mustang.thats shiny
That's a lotta links Frank... I bought a can of Revell Chrom after your video, but so far I've only used Bare Metal...
Sweet Frank looks great
I am putting my glass in place first and then foiling, makes it a lot easier when you attack that frustrating A pillar area….
Thank you, good video.....
I have used moltov, bare metal foil, mirror, a silver sharpie, testors silver, and had decent results with all of them, but they all have drawbacks. Mirror is great, but very watery and it never seems to cure. Bmf requires patience, and a very steady hand. It is also inconsistent in quality. Moltov and sharpie are good for thin areas like wheel well trim. I put Molotov on trim before clear and then after for the shine, and handle it not! Testors silver is good but you need to either mask to paint it or a steady hand to brush. Plus you might have to do it twice. I want to try recall decanted. I wonder if it can be brushed and retain chrome finush, and if adding Gardner to it will help durability?
The tamiya foil has the same setnof problems with that of bmf as well! adhesion problem is one
I am surprised TH-camrs in the modeling genre don't make April fools videos. Could totally see someone carefully brushing on the silver Never Zees paste for the chrome bombers and trim in an April Fools video.
@@ChoppersModelworks shhhh! They’ll hear you and do it!
Thanks for the information. I'm interested in the Stuart Sample mirror chrome at $37, however the link in the description has the price at $50. Looks like it's already gone up.
@@robs4516 It might have been a Black Friday sale. If I recall correctly, when I bought it, it was two bottles for $79. I still haven’t opened the second bottle and it has been at least 4 years. I’m about halfway through the first bottle and I use it on just about every model I build.
I use Molotow! Just kidding. I actually don’t use it but in small areas. My go to is still BMF that is if you can get a good sheet
@@ruckusrodkustom8140 that’s the problem…they’re only “good sheets” for what seems like 47 minutes after they arrive at my local hobby shop…drives me crazy.
I agree to be Frank! Don’t you just love when someone asks your opinion, then will argue the answer!😵💫
I have done paint clinics years ago, with a jerk in the crowd that would waste time arguing! 🙃
Biggest problem i notice is people pulling the foil off the sheet and pulling it back on itself! Effectively permanently wrinkling the foil! Have you ever tried silver leaf? I have used it! With great results! Dang Frank that 3 color mustang is beautiful! Thanks for the great humorous video!! 💯👍🏻🙃🫡🇺🇸
I think I may have detected a slight hint of agitation in your voice. Seriously though, you may want to ignore the negative comments. Your content stands on its own and I for one look forward to your next video each time you post one.
@@wisner6 TH-cam has a wonderful feature called “hide from channel”…it’s like a shadow ban. Once I hide someone from the channel, they think they’re posting comments as THEY can see them, but no one else can, including me. They get the smug satisfaction of what they think is shutting me up, meanwhile, I never even see their posts.
And it’s one and done. When they make a mean comment, they’re gone. I’m more angry at the damage those idiots do on forums and Facebook groups.
I’ve found if you mask with Bare Metal Foil, then apply some Testors Silver Chrome Trim, rub your fingers all over it (only after it has dried for 2 weeks), then apply some heavily stretched Hasegawa Mirror Chrome, the results are… Wait, what was this video about? Oh yeah, masking Mod Tops with even more Bare Metal Foil. Did those really come on Chargers? I have no idea, but I’ll leave my gate open if you wanna stop by. You can help me organize my stash while we sniff chrome paint to figure out which ones are “enamely”. No, that’s a terrible idea. Video on!
@@timkustom I say enamel-y because I don’t like saying “Naptha”. It reminds me of having a lisp and trying to say “Napster” with a NY accent….kinda like the people who don’t like the word “moist” or “wedge”.
I have tried them all except the Revell chrom. I wonder if after declaring it if it can be brushed and retain the chrome look, and if adding a hardener to it will increase durability?
Decanting it that is
@@dmgscalemodels2825 it probably won’t work to brush paint Revell Chrom. I don’t know of a hardener that would affect it either.
Greetings from the 51st State 🤣It is great to have you back online. Yup I agree, BMF is a no go for me. I have used Bare Metal Foil glue, as you did, but stayed clear of BMF. I used the very thin metal wrappers from certain chocolate bars: the foil is much thinner than BMF, easier to burnish, and to cut. I have never used Revell Chrome so am going to pick a can up. Here is some insanity for my Southern neighbor: Tamiya spray cans are now banned in Canada, as of December 31, 2024!!!! Yup, Governor Trudeau is a supreme clown.
I feel your frustration with various products to recreate chrome trim. Durability and repeatable results are still lack luster with any of the alternatives. Similar to you, I tried $100's on various methods with mixed results. Barbados Rex didn't help with that. The only thing I could say is between all the various methods, there is no perfect alternative, but some work better in certain areas than others. That is a decision for the individual to decide. That aside, the decanted Revell chrom was a PITA, was it worth the trouble to decant to spray the trim?
@@ericterry5025 results wise, it was. Economically, decanting it was wasteful. Then again, you waste a lot spraying it out of the can. It’s like there’s no all-positive way to do it.
So heres a long comment and question. But i watched all 902 minutes so i feel you owe me😂.....you talked about brush painting the trim, do you just go at it Freehand or do you tape the edges of the trim just in case..i feel like if i would tape then a brush it might have a tendency to bleed under the tape ? Maybe i need to be a litte less heavy handed with the brush? If you could comment on your experience doing this way id appreciate it.....btw great video, good to have you back
@@Chris-d8f6p when I said I was going to brush paint it, it was out of anger and frustration. But if I HAD to do it, I would mask off the trim, I shit you not, with Bare Metal foil. It sticks like crap to trim, but is actually pretty good as a masking material.
Hey Frank, do you have to thin that revell and what size needle and what psi.
@@harveykeeler2661 it doesn’t need to be thinned, and I shot it out of a .3mm airbrush at 17 psi
Can you clear over the silver sharpie
@@dennissebranek543 Generally, yes. You can spray anything over anything else so long as what you’re painting over is fully cured. Sharpie ink is solvent based, but mild enough that it plays well with whatever it goes over, and is resilient enough to handle proper applications of lacquer. Water based acrylics will be fine, as will enamels if applied properly. 2K will be ok with a primary mist coat, 10 minute wait, then subsequent coats. I don’t know what Rustoleum, Krylon, Duplicokor, etc will do because I don’t use those products.
The clear over the Sharpie will make it look like gloss aluminum. It will not make it look like chrome.
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 In the first 2 seconds!!! (Wait that's about how long that stuff stays chrome for me too). An excellent expose on gatekeeping. Just last week I went off on 2 tw@ts that were adamant that gloss coating a model is absolutely required for good decal adhesion (doesn't do $#!+ for adhesion, just helps with silvering), and literally used the exact phrase "We've been building for over 60 years so we know what we are talking about" and one claimed that the other was "one of the greatest model builders in the history of the hobby...." so everyone needed to shut up and respect their authority. Freaking neckbeards...
I didn't know Tamiya came out with a foil.
Pffft... It took me 3 years just to get to the point that I could start getting paid my 35 cents a video lol. I agree we definitely aren't making a living, It's a labor of love.
Are you thinning the Revell with anything or is it just decant it into a bottle and let it gas off?
I didn't see the link to the high school graduation.
@@JHartModelworks no thinning of the Revell Chrom is necessary.
Unfortunately, my HS graduation video was on a BBS hosted by Earthlink. I tried to punch it up on the Ask Jeeves, and couldn’t find it. It’s for the best…I was BOMBED at my high school graduation.
When it comes to joints in the bare metal foil (yes I do strips. I'm not wasting my money tracing tiny trim out of 2 square inches of this stuff) they never bothered me. Look at real trim. Does it come as one piece on a real car? Hell no. If you want to get fussy then you should have joints. So now be prepared for a magnifying glass looking to make sure you have joints in the right places. And not having joints counts against you.
Thank you Frank for all of your information!!
They all look great but I can't wait to see the candy cherry and sunset orange Mustang finished. It's already beautiful.