From my build in the 1970s, I don't remember if this wrap around was white cardstock or chrome Mylar. Centuri often included chrome Mylar in their kits.
I decided to add some chrome Monokote.
I tried to add some embossed lines to the thin Mylar. It looks like the lines were visible at this stage. I made the lines with the round tip of a butter knife and straightedge.
The picture shows the raised finish end ready to go under the lifted engine hook.
The chrome trim looks great - but the embossed lines pretty much disappeared when the Mylar was set down!
I know they are there . . .
Hi, this is so well done;)
ReplyDeleteI had the same problem with the embossed fins on my Skylab clone looks ok, but the embossed fins are a little weak looking.
ReplyDeleteBill,
DeleteDid you ever see this post? https://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com/2020/02/centuri-skylab-kb-4-fin-covering.html
Hi Chris, Nope I'll check it out now. I used a grid tool to emboss the solar panels for my Skylab. I should have placed on 110 lb paper first then embossed the fins.
DeleteThat chrome trim is *really* sharp.
ReplyDeleteI found that the back side of the scored monokote tape gave me the look I wanted, but removing the adhesive would be too tedious.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/has-anyone-tried-this.149130/