Has anyone ever tried this...

[christofurr]

I was just having a nosey around, and I was wondering if anyone had tried recreating carbon fiber, the Tamiya way?

http://www.tamiya.com/english/howto/car1/tip1.htm

I'm thinking about trying it, but I'd like to know how easy it is first, and how good it looks .

[Jay!]

I've never tried it, but Tamiya can do it well... I saw a great example of it on their demo Ezno at Tamiya/Con, and it looked really cool.

[christofurr]

I'm going to try it on my Enzo too I think. The hard part would be making sure the mesh doesn't slip, like they've mentioned. Nothing some good ole tape won't fix .

[integra818]

I saw that in one of the Tamiya magazines, did'nt really look too real when they did a close-up on it, but I'm gonna try it and see what it looks like in person.

Jay, which Ferrari had that carbon-fiber tecnique applied to it ? The one on the "new products" table??? I think I saw it, don't remember

[Jay!]

Originally posted by integra818
Jay, which Ferrari had that carbon-fiber tecnique applied to it ? The one on the "new products" table??? I think I saw it, don't remember

That's the one.

[SupercarFreak]

I need bigger pictures of the final result but from what I see it doesn't look like carbon fiber at all?

chris, ill post pics of some of my carbon fiber stuff tonight bro

[SupercarFreak]

[christofurr]

Originally posted by SupercarFreak
I need bigger pictures of the final result but from what I see it doesn't look like carbon fiber at all?

chris, ill post pics of some of my carbon fiber stuff tonight bro

I too, would like to see some larger pics, just to see what it looks like. I remember the official Tamiya Enzo pics, had the carbon fiber applied this way, but I can't find them.

I think the finished product would look like what they displayed on their soon to be released 1:20 BMW F1 kit. I'm undecided. It add's that 'look' to the model, but is isn't really correct ...

[daggerlee]

The pattern produced by the Tamiya method is a 'basketweave' like the one used on the Ferrari Enzo.

However most carbon fiber used is a "Twill" weave which is what carbon fiber decals come in.

[Chain]

I tried once using the mesh provided in the box.
Hard part was to get hold of the mesh so that it doesnt slips.
On very small parts you'll have a very hard time holding onto the mesh and thats only 1 part, try doing the rest.
It was way too time consuming.
If you can pull this off for all of parts in the models, I am gonna kneel down and call you carbon god lol

[Jay!]

Originally posted by christofurr
I remember the official Tamiya Enzo pics, had the carbon fiber applied this way, but I can't find them.

These? http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/pla...ies/24260.html

[lumpulus]

Well, I use Scale Motor Sport CF decal sheets, and I've never had a problem with them. The trick is to use a heat gun or hair dryer on low heat and they shrink right into place!

[sugarcaddy]

This was done for a ITR using the Tamiya way. I used too big a screen but the general idea is there. I used a flat black base, aplyed the screen to the top holding it down with tape and fingers, then airbrushed metallic black over it.
Next time I try this it will be with a smaller screen if I can find any in bulk....

Scott

[Deejay27]

lumpulus...aren't the "Scale Motor Sport CF decal sheets" water slide decals? Can you explain the steps you use to apply them? Thanks.

[Rtuned]

Tamiya teach the cheap way to look like carbon fiber. Carbon fiber never look like mesh. Every lines look line a saw blade not mesh. There are lots of carbon fiber out there for sale. So if you want something really looks real, get a carbon fiber decals.