hi, when you are painting a plane what paints do you use i have to paint fiberglass and foam.and what make?would airfix humbrol paint be ok?

Painting over foam will never give you a good finish. the foam needs to be covered with balsa. I use automotive paint but first check it is compatible with foam , and doesn't eat it away. Then for that super glossy finish i use auotmotive clear, and that makes it impervious to fuel.

A lot depends on the powerplant. Is it electric, glow fuel or gasoline (petrol in the UK?)

Foam can be painted with latex (house paint type) however it is never "pretty". Also certain markers can be used if compatable with the foam. As noted covering with balsa would be an option if it doesn't add too much weight. Fiberglassing is also an option. Since the brands and availability of paint differ greatly check with a local supplier for suggestions and then test on a sample before using on your actual parts. Learn the difference between "dry' and "cured". Dry means the item can be handled. Cured means the finish has developed it's maximum hardness and resistance to solvents. Some finishes "dry" in a few minutes but can take weeks to "cure". Some containers will list this information where some don't.

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Luke - you are obviously talking about your doomed Spitfire again and it will have no exposed foam requiring paint (or at least it souldn't). This answer is for the benefit of the others answering, beyond that I give up on you.

hi it is coverd in glass fibre sorry forgot to menshon.

yes sure bruce "it for the benifit of the othes"POST BUILDER.

so is humbrol airfix paint out of the question?ore not?

I don't need to add to my count Luke, they could zero my counter any time they want and I couldn't care less. I am here trying to help people that will actually listen to advice, that is obviously not you. You have ignored the advice of many.

BTW - contact the previous owner of the plane and ask him what paint he used. If you use the wrong type of paint over the existing paint is MAY totally destroy that which is already there. Some paints are totally incompatible with other types.

Instead of aircraft you need to buy a dictionary and spend some money on tutoring in basic English and manners. Do your parents know what a useless monster you are? Woe is England if you are it's future.

Sorry moderators.

thanks bruce.

does hibrol paint work then because i want to air brush it on?

Do you mean this crap?
http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/h/HUMJSP/
or
http://www.hometown-hobbies.com/inc/sdetail/4834

Google search shows no such paint as HIBROL. More of your great spelling? How are you expecting help if you won't take the time to spell properly? [:'(]

give it up bruce and i ment the 2nd one.

how old are you bruce any way?

(sorry aout the spam)

I'm 56 and been flying RC @ 30 years now, have a commercial pilot license and a degree in Electrical Engineering and am a licensed aircraft mechanic (full scale). Not the typical stupid old man you are used to.

WOW!

I like it....

Luke, just paint the thing with whatever you want to paint it with. It isn't going to last long anyway. I have an idea, get out your watercolors from school and have a ball!

lisen u guys i have lisen to your advice i am going to leave the spit for a while and buy a proper 2nd plane!thanks for th adviceand bruece i wont to be a electrical and an engeneer when im older(seriosly i do)just need to learn to spell

oh yea forgot to menshon bruece coooooooooooooooooooooool job

Look im not a grammar and spelling nazi man, but take the time to make your sentences semi-coherent and look like you made an effort to type them in english......

Aside from that, i doughbt very seriously youve taken anyones advice....but that again is another matter.


The best think i would think would be to use a high quality automotive paint(it comes in aerosol cans over here) but im not shure its fuelproof. I just like using it when i paint scale models(and computer cases ), and i know it produces a good finish on fiberglass. I would think it would require alot of filler and sanding work to gloss out, or make a realistic matte finish on wood however(might be wrong there though

ok then thx..