Suggestions For Painting White Adapter Section of Gemini Spacecraft?

[jmmome]

The bottom white adapter structure of the actual spacecraft was made from corrugated titanium skin. Any recommendations as to how to create that corrugated effect through a painting technique on my 6" dia. approximation of the spacecraft?

But I guess from 100 feet away on the launch pad, it won't really matter- lol.

Mike Momenee
TRA #12430 L3

 

[les]

One method would be to actually create the texture by gluing small strips of balsa/basswood or styrene.
If you still want it flat but want to resemble the texture, than maybe try a sharpie and hand drawing them.
Or pin stripe tape from an automotive store could be used .

Last thought - print a shroud you could glue on the outside with the texture/markings. Or perhaps StickerShock or Accur8 could provide a vinyl piece to add on....

 

[Ez2cDave]

 

[Steven]

I used 1/8th square lengths of Plastruct to do the interstage of my Saturn V.

 

[Steven]

Well that didn't do any good.

 

[David Schwantz]

Do it all the time for scale model aircraft. Chart pac tape, comes in sizes from 1/64th" and up. Just lay down the pattern that you want, spray several coats of high build primer, rust-oleum rattle can is great as it sands very well. When dry lightly sand down to tape surface and then peel off tape. You are left with a very nice panel line depression.

 

[rharshberger]

Do it all the time for scale model aircraft. Chart pac tape, comes in sizes from 1/64th" and up. Just lay down the pattern that you want, spray several coats of high build primer, rust-oleum rattle can is great as it sands very well. When dry lightly sand down to tape surface and then peel off tape. You are left with a very nice panel line depression.

Got a link for that tape?

 

[David Schwantz]

https://www.ontimesupplies.com/chabg6201m-graphic-chart-tape-1-16in-x-648in-matte-black.html

this is 1/16'. But just search it to find size you want. I got mine at Dick Blick art supplies in MPLS, MN.

 

[rharshberger]

https://www.ontimesupplies.com/chabg6201m-graphic-chart-tape-1-16in-x-648in-matte-black.html

this is 1/16'. But just search it to find size you want. I got mine at Dick Blick art supplies in MPLS, MN.

Thank you.

 

[David Schwantz]

I don't know what your project is, but I made a punch to make scale rivet heads out of. They are 1/16" dia and are made of styrene. Just glue them in place with CA. Think I still have abunch left if you'd like to try them. Dave.

 

[David Schwantz]

You can see them here on the nose of the warthog.

 

[BA_Incognito]

Got a link for that tape?

Check your local Hobby Lobby or office supply store (like Staples or Office Depot). They typically sell chart tape. Might also be able to use the thin masking tape as well (https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-H...s-Adhesives/18mm-Tamiya-Masking-Tape/p/146564)

YMMV

 

[jmmome]

Thanks fellas!