Re: Classic MPC C-3PO and R2-D2 uber detail build

I've been trying to solve the dilemma of the dome.  In painting this silver and then hitting it with dullcote, it comes out looking very grey.  Not a good thing. 

So, after digging my closet some I found some Chrome Bare Metal Foil I had for another project and gave it a shot. 

This is some cool stuff, it's real metal, like a very thing aluminum foil, and one side has pressure sensative stickum on it that when you press down on it it will adhere to the surface, so I laid some down as a test and it seems to look pretty good. 

That is until it comes to the thin sections between the blue panels.  The stickam just isn't strong enough to hold it down in those tight little areas. 

Another thing is that around this curved surface keeping the wrinkles out is a real tough task.  But the surface with a little scuffing looks almost perfect for the dull sheen of the dome. 

I'm thinking I may be able to use this, and just use the tacky glue from the gold leafing kit to hold it down better.  I don't know.  Gonna work on it a bit more and see what I can come up with.  If all else fails I'll have to get some Alclad and go to town.  Will have to order some online (if anyone has a good source for it please let me know).

I also bulked out the middle foot's leg with some Magic Sculpt a bit to allow it to slide and hold it's position a bit better.  The two little tabs I placed on it just weren't enough to hold it in place.  Now it is quite sturdy and can hold itself up when the third leg is completely extended.  Turned out looking pretty good.

More to come... hope you all are enjoying this.