Dumas Chris Craft Barrel Back

[Hummervoll]

Hi Shipmates,
Anyone build one of these?
Mine has been on hold for a long time due to I couldnt solve the cutwater issue. I’m supposed to make it from a aluminium tape strip but I failed big time and have used up all of the material.
Anyone have a good tip?

 

[danielsje]

What size are you looking at? Can you substitute copper tape? Adhesive backed copper tape is readily available. Also, you can get adhesive backed aluminum tape from a hardware type store but I have only seen it in two inch widths…used to seal joints in air duct piping. Also, both are available on that internet retail marvel Amazon.com!

But a question…are you seeking replacement materials or an alternate method to model the cut water?

 

[Hummervoll]

Replacement from the aluminium tape. It was not a good material to work with. I’m going to do a experiment with chemical metal if it sticks its good if it falls off I can glue it on as a molded item

 

[18Lyman]

Stainless steel tape is available from Ebay, here is a link: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...m570.l1311&_nkw=stainless+steel+tape&_sacat=0

I've used this to make locating markers in fiberglass molds, it is adhesive backed and stiff; doesn't wrinkle like the aluminum duct tape. The roll is 1 inch by three yards, and you can probably pass along the left-overs.

 

[tomazona]

I have used aluminum tape in the past for some applications. If you are building the motorized barrel back you may have to look for another solution. If you are building the 1/24 scale model them looking at different thicknesses may be worth while. $5.99 on Amazon
1PCS Premium Silver Aluminum Tape, Foil Tape (2"x65 Feet,3.9mil), Metal Tapes with Adhesive Backing for Ductwork, Heavy Duty Duct Tape for Heat Insulation, HVAC, Dryer Vents, Wrap Pipe, Repair Ducting

 

[Steviedean]

Another source could be bare metal foil. This is used on plastic model car kits to simulate Chrome plating on trim. It comes in aluminium also. And artists foils available at Hobby Lobby.