Spray painting ur plane?
06-26-2006, 04:02 PM
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Spray painting ur plane?
i just bought a spray paint gun in South America in Paraguay. Im also on vacation!!!!
It cost me like about 35 bucks![:-]Brand New!!!Do you cover ur plane with fiberglass first?also wat does the fiberglass do to the plane? Im not a good artist at all...Tell me the steps for spray painting the plane.....wat do u do when u finished coloring plane?Wat kind of paint is it for the airplanes. Theres like hundred of choices! ¨
Steve,Thanx
It cost me like about 35 bucks![:-]Brand New!!!Do you cover ur plane with fiberglass first?also wat does the fiberglass do to the plane? Im not a good artist at all...Tell me the steps for spray painting the plane.....wat do u do when u finished coloring plane?Wat kind of paint is it for the airplanes. Theres like hundred of choices! ¨Steve,Thanx
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RE: Spray painting ur plane?
Glassing the plane provides a very hard surface. It also adds weight!
So, read up on it before you attempt it. Then practice on something other than your prized plane!
I only use West Systems Epoxies, as they are tried and true. http://www.westsystem.com/
You don't have to glass the plane. You can also seal the wood and smooth it out before painting.
Remember that epoxy will cure over polyester resin, but polyester resin WILL NOT cure over epoxy!!!!
Your questions have NO simple answers. Buy some books on the subects of fiberglassing and painting models.
Harry B. Higley makes wonderful books on these subjects. http://members.aol.com/harryhig/MainMenu.htm
Strange looking gun.... Good luck!
Doug
So, read up on it before you attempt it. Then practice on something other than your prized plane!
I only use West Systems Epoxies, as they are tried and true. http://www.westsystem.com/
You don't have to glass the plane. You can also seal the wood and smooth it out before painting.
Remember that epoxy will cure over polyester resin, but polyester resin WILL NOT cure over epoxy!!!!
Your questions have NO simple answers. Buy some books on the subects of fiberglassing and painting models.
Harry B. Higley makes wonderful books on these subjects. http://members.aol.com/harryhig/MainMenu.htm
Strange looking gun.... Good luck!
Doug
06-26-2006, 04:58 PM
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RE: Spray painting ur plane?
This gun is made in Twain......It cost cheaper becasue the look and the size............................
I cant even find a hobby shop here.
Most of these stuff r imported here. If u now a shop here pls tell me!!
steve,thanx
for ur commets and tips!!
I cant even find a hobby shop here.
Most of these stuff r imported here. If u now a shop here pls tell me!!steve,thanx
for ur commets and tips!!
06-27-2006, 07:43 AM
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RE: Spray painting ur plane?
Heres your hobby shop!
La Casa Del Hobby
Shopping Villa Morra Local 46
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Telephone: +595 (21) 44-0433
Fax: +595 (21) 61-0902
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La Casa Del Hobby
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Telephone: +595 (21) 44-0433
Fax: +595 (21) 61-0902
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06-27-2006, 04:23 PM
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RE: Spray painting ur plane?
You dont need to glass the plane at all!! 5-10 years ago that probably was the the only option, but now all you need is a two part primer, spray over balsa, and it becomes hard as a rock, has a high build and sands like butter. Lesonal makes some good primer, lesonal is used for real cars and boats, and is very light weight..
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RE: Spray painting ur plane?
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You dont need to glass the plane at all!! 5-10 years ago that probably was the the only option, but now all you need is a two part primer, spray over balsa, and it becomes hard as a rock, has a high build and sands like butter. Lesonal makes some good primer, lesonal is used for real cars and boats, and is very light weight..
You dont need to glass the plane at all!! 5-10 years ago that probably was the the only option, but now all you need is a two part primer, spray over balsa, and it becomes hard as a rock, has a high build and sands like butter. Lesonal makes some good primer, lesonal is used for real cars and boats, and is very light weight..
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RE: Spray painting ur plane?
I used clear Monokote on the open bay wings, scuffed the Monokote with fine steel wool and then spray painted. The bottom of the wing was left with just clear Monokote and I painted the top.
