How to Make Aluminum Clad Card Stock

[cmdr199212]

great thread man! I've tried this myself, but haven't ever made it work! <evil laugh> I will now rule the WORLD!!!! Now, where did I put my hobby knife??!!

[BobGurkin]

Thank you so much. I have been wondering if it were possible to build a model with a natural aluminum finish. Your excellent tutorial showing all of your tests with lines, rivets, ect has shined a light on this subject. From looking at your "test builds" it is obvious that you are an experienced modeler and I am so looking forward to one of your builds, using these methods. Thank you again

[THE DC]

Awesome thread!

The DC

[paper hollywood]

This is a great tute and I'm sure I'll be trying it. I would think that it would be OK to print onto the paper before lamination, though. I would simply lay some plain newsprint over the paper before rubbing it flat against the foil. It might be better to use a brayer than a squeegee in that case. I'll try it both ways sometime and get back.

[richkat]

Fantastic Gil, now has anyone tried digital ground and printing on the foil ?.....Rich

[enigma]

i have bought it and never got around to doing it because i promptly forgot i had it... ill try to get to it this weekend and give some results.

[richkat]

Gil where did you get your squeegee? I have looked all over and can only find hard plastic ones, they don't work.........Rich

[Gil]

They're called "Smoothee Squeegees" and are used to apply window films [and formerly in film development]. You'll find them at plastic, fiberglass and epoxy suppliers.

I have several sizes. They come in handy for a variety of applications...,

+Gil

[richkat]

Thanks Gil....Rich

[richkat]

Anyone ever try the digital ground printing??........Rich