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Here is a brief overview of my method for creating the skins which I attach onto the finished model.
I cut the printed card stock into the individual panels, then attach the respective material to the panels. Hangar 9 Ultratrim cream colored peel-and-stick polyester film is used for the ‘tan’ colored panels. It is self-adhesive so easy to attach to the card stock. For the ‘black’ panels I use black coated aluminum foil (apparently used for controlling light in photography or video recording studios). Since my glue does not adhere to aluminum, I used Scotch brand Positionable Mounting Adhesive (product number 568) on the card stock, then attached them to the black aluminum foil. Do r bare aluminum panels I am using aluminum tape.
For the seams between panels, I am using Hangar 9 Ultratrim chrome colored peel-and-stick polyester film cut in very narrow strips.
After adding the rivets and seams, I use the Positionable Mounting Adhesive to attach to the panels to the skins for the finished model.
For the smaller rivets I am using my scriber on the back side of the card stock. Larger more visible rivets will be added later.
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