Carbon fiber

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Painting Carbon Fiber

Submitted by Fuel*Buzzed on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 23:46

I watched the F2001 Build video that was posted here a couple of months ago, and I saw the guy do this with the suspension arms. I hate CFing suspension arms, and I have tried different ways of replicating the CF look. I went to my Local Hobby shop today and I picked up a sheet of Brass Micro Mesh. 

More Carbon Fiber Decal

Submitted by chongman on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 10:04

Here's the same wing as BigDuke6 is showing but done with Modeler's CF (one coat of clear has been applied). Micro-Set and Sol were used along with a little heat from a blowdryer on low setting. The wing is first painted with gloss black, wet sanded and polished out super smooth, then decaled.
 

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Applying Carbon Fiber Decals

Submitted by lotus79 on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 09:51

I'm detailing a Williams FW-16 and applied the CF to the front wing and rear wing. I've had great success using Microscale Micro Sol decal setting solution. My tools: patience, a small plate filled with semi warm water, a couple of cutips, a small brush, and a napkin to dry off excess setting solution. I do not use a hair dryer at all.

 

 

 

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