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What is Your Technique for Applying Carbon Fiber Decals?

March 9 2008 at 10:56 AM
Alex  (Login adaudsyah)
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Does anyone have a really good technique on how to apply carbon fiber decals to model cars such as Enzo Ferrari 1/24th scale?

I'm trying to find a good way to pre-cut the decals correctly so that they will cover complex curved surfaces. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!


 
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Re: What is Your Technique for Applying Carbon Fiber Decals?

March 10 2008, 4:26 PM 

Alex I am a fairly new to building car models but a long time aircraft modeller.I was asking myself the same question. mM problem was the dash of a Ferrari 599GTB. I tried the making templates with Tamiya tape method but it did not work.I ended up just looking at the part and cutting and applying the decal in sections.It worked perfectly.I have a Fujimi Enzo in work and plan to use the same method.You might want to check out this website lots of good tips here.
http://www.italianhorses.net/
Heres a pic my my Ferrari.

 
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Alex
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In My Excitement To Receive I Response I Forgot To Comment On Your Build!

March 10 2008, 8:00 PM 

Mark

Wow, the GTB is a beauty! You're too modest to say that you are new to modeling cars.

I'm planning on getting the ScaleMotor Sport for the 1/24 Tamiya Enzo.

The site you gave is amazing. So many neat tutorials. I like the one that shows how to achieve a flawless gloss finish.

Cheers mate...

Alex

 
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Thanks for the Links!

March 10 2008, 7:31 PM 

Mark

Thanks for your response. I found the link you gave very helpful. I read the articles and now have so much better ideas how to super detail my Enzo with carbon fiber decals. Cheers...

 
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Couple yrs ago someone showed an Enzo with the whole

March 12 2008, 9:47 AM 

body treatment with CF decals.........inner back fender areas, cockpit, back body hood (bonnet) etc,etc..............Twis a beautiful job!...

Perhaps someone remembers it and/or the person........IIRC he used aftermarket sets of this Carbon Fiber decal..........Would these be thinner????




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