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august@sachsen.uni-dresden.de (August Kurfuerst von Sachsen) writes:

>Hallo Freunde,

>I'm trying something new on my own--using
>aluminium foil to simulate a metal skin
>on a WWII Japanese fighter aircraft.

That's not news. I've tried it before. 

>I used a REAL thin film of Elmer's glue
>and cut pieces of foil and placed them on
>top. It looks stunning in the middle of
>the piece but toward the edge of it I see
>wrinkles. Despite the rivets and panel
>lines adding realism to the model, I still
>think it could be easier and more realistic.

I prefer to rub the foil from the center and out
to the edges. That could straight the foil beyond
what one belive is possible.

>Does anyone have any recommendation for
>adhesive and where can I get a cheap
>thinner layer of aluminium? My kitchen-use
>aluminium is still too thick to work with.

There is a foil glue and I think it is Microsol or
what they are called nowadays. Someone else might know?

>Your favorite techniques or procedures would
>also be helpful...

Bare metal foil is self addesive and easy form around
complex shapes.

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Goran