PwrOfCheese

I need to paint a depron foam hydroplane. If you don't know what that is, it's basically an airplane that can land in water. [link=http://www.hobby-lobby.com/hydro3d.htm]http://www.hobby-lobby.com/hydro3d.htm[/link]

Does anyone know what paint I should use that would be somewhat resiliant to water and doesn't eat foam?

I have a very nice airbrush and know to do very thin coats on the foam or it'll warp and eat it... I just haven't found any confirmation on what kind of paint to use on foam that will be in water often.

Any help or experience would be appreciated.


Thanks

AlGio

Hi: Try one of the two part epoxy paints like hobby-poxy. It is water proof and should not affect the foam but try it on a scrap piece first to make sure it won't melt it.

Tigger N. Bennie

I have one of those that I have yet to put together. However, I was thinking of using monokote.

PwrOfCheese

Interesting idea but I'd be concerned about the weight of it. Plus I was hoping to airbrush on the paint so it looks professional. I'll look into your recommendation though. Thanks

PwrOfCheese

I'd like to hear how you make out should you choose to use monokote. It's a great idea if you have the monokote skills (which I don't).

I hear a water based acrylic should work but I need to make sure it's thin and do a few coats. Even though it's water soluble when wet, I hear it's somewhat rubbery and won't come off foam once it's cured.

I'll stop by my hobby shop and grab some scrap depron to test. I'll post the results.