Carbon Fiber Decals on 1/43 scale cars
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Carbon Fiber Decals on 1/43 scale cars
What does everyone think of using carbon fiber decals on 1/43 scale cars? Focus is mainly on F1 and other open wheel racers. I know Tameo includes carbon patterns in their more modern F1 kits, but I have several newer version Indycars that I considering doing custom cutting of carbon decals for inner and under wing surfaces, the top of the undertray that is visible, etc. If you are a fan of carbon at this scale, what version carbon decals are you using? I have purchased some Tameo decals from our friends at spot model but wanted to poll the group for their favorites and thoughts. Thanks so much for your input.
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Re: Carbon Fiber Decals on 1/43 scale cars
In my opinion, CF at this scale runs a high risk of looking "cartoonish" with very big weave patterns (this is even a problem at the 1/24th and 1/20th level). That said, a thin layer of Tamiya X19 or something similar might settle it down a bit while still providing a noticeable pattern. I haven't seen Tameo's decals, so I can't say for sure how they'd fare.
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Re: Carbon Fiber Decals on 1/43 scale cars
Scale motorsport use to have them but I don't see them any more. I've used all 4 scales to simulate different weaves. I especially like the ones on clear decal film, I could spray different clear colors(like Tamiya smoke) over the top to get more depth.
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Re: Carbon Fiber Decals on 1/43 scale cars
I'm currently working on a 1/20 Ferrari SF70H with the Studio 27 carbon fiber set, and its likely one of the last times I'm using CF decals for a while. I think even in that larger scale they often are out of scale. It takes me forever to use the decals as well.
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Re: Carbon Fiber Decals on 1/43 scale cars
i always use CF. i used to use 'Modellers' but they either stopped making it or went out of business or something. i have a few pieces left then i will be searching for a suitable replacement. i've found most of the 43rd stuff is way out of scale or way too bright. the subtler the better.
i think it adds a bit of visual interest but honestly, if the parts were just black, from 2 feet away, you wouldn't notice the difference.
notice there is CF on the steering wheels and on the red bull wheel...
i think it adds a bit of visual interest but honestly, if the parts were just black, from 2 feet away, you wouldn't notice the difference.
notice there is CF on the steering wheels and on the red bull wheel...
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Re: Carbon Fiber Decals on 1/43 scale cars
I've used MFH carbon pattern decal 4S (Code bdc-004) with success. it is such a fine weave that you have to look closely to see that the CF is represented. Used it on a BBR AudiA4 front spoiler with complex curves and it settled beautifully. Unfortunately I don't have any pics to show at the moment.
Re: Carbon Fiber Decals on 1/43 scale cars
Those models look great Mr. G, keep on posting more of this!Mr.Grumpy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 20, 2021 2:39 am i always use CF. i used to use 'Modellers' but they either stopped making it or went out of business or something. i have a few pieces left then i will be searching for a suitable replacement. i've found most of the 43rd stuff is way out of scale or way too bright. the subtler the better.
i think it adds a bit of visual interest but honestly, if the parts were just black, from 2 feet away, you wouldn't notice the difference.
notice there is CF on the steering wheels and on the red bull wheel...
Renaissance has some nice stuff around, i used BBR carbon in the past and was quiet happy, only problem was it was barely visible, cause the pattern was so small. Don`t know if they produce them anymore but as mentioned, in 1:43 it is hard to achieve a scale matching look!
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