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    Currently into an LCS-2 USS Independence Trumpeter 1:350 build. Want to try and model the flight hangar reasonably accurately, the internal walls of which appear (photo link below ~ credit navy.mil) to be layered in a combined heat reflective / sound attenuation material. I have glued in internal archway / bearers, made from 1.0mm Plasticard and will make some internal conduit / piping from various other bits and pieces I have lying around. I also have silver Tamiya paint which I can spray (onto Mr Hobby air brushed primer) but wondering how to get a "textured" finish to the reflective surfaces. Thanks in advance. Photo credit - navy.mil ~ Petty Officer Second Class Michaela Garrison
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    Dear CDW, Hello. I created an account on this forum, solely so I could log on and thank you for creating this thread. Having recently returned to modelling, I intend to build a catalogue of models of ships I have "worked on" and LCS-2 will be my first. Your kind attention in detailing each step and giving small tips, including your various frustrations and successes has been a really useful resource for where I can locate certain parts and adopt good technique. In particular, your attention to detailing the aluminium (shall we say "ageing"?) process on the hull is, rather fantastic. Many others have incorrectly added a "rust" effect. May I ask - did you prime this model prior to painting? Rattle can? And is the Valejo air paint you used an acrylic base? BTW - As a former keen photographer, I'm guessing that you tried to take those photos outdoors within a hot and slightly humid environment, having rested the camera indoors, within an air conditioned environment. Assuming this is correct (and I apologise in advance for assuming) you should be aware that camera lenses do not like being dragged from cold / conditioned to hot and more humid. It is best to leave the camera in a bag (shut) outdoors for 10 minutes, ajar for 10 minutes, then open for 10 minutes and then cleaning the lens (just in case) with a lens cloth, before lining up your shots. Many thanks again, P_A

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