Where to spray paint??
10-08-2002, 03:06 AM
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Where to spray paint??
I tried to spray paint my P-51 outside on a blue tarp and got way too much stuff stuck in the paint 
If you don't have a shop or spray booth were/what does one do to get a good finish. What I have done worked OK on small models but not my 1/4 scale. Must be that I could spray fast and leave with the little ones.
If you don't have a shop or spray booth were/what does one do to get a good finish. What I have done worked OK on small models but not my 1/4 scale. Must be that I could spray fast and leave with the little ones.
10-08-2002, 03:14 AM
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if tarp and plastic is all you have, then string a rope and drape the tarp over it and in effect , make a small tent . if you leave the ends open it will create its own draft so try and close it up as much as possible. Buz
10-08-2002, 01:04 PM
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and wear a resporator in the tent but you do need to keep it enclosed or every little thing floating around in the wind will find your paint.
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Where to spray paint??
If you don't have a spray booth or don't want to destroy your good camping tend, make a booth out of fresh newspapers. I just use masking tapes to put together a small booth at a corner of my garage with the support of a few ropes and sticks. Be sure to keep the plane high above the floor to prevent updraft while spraying (3-4ft). A respirator is a MUST.
10-10-2002, 08:21 PM
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Where to spray paint??
It is important if you are spraying outside to pick the right time of day. Early morning is best when the sun is just coming up and burning the dew off. There should be very little wind.
Inside you can make a booth by suspending visqueen from the ceiling. The added benefit of the visqueen is it carries a slight static charge and the dust gets attracted to it, and hopefully away from your model.
David Reid
Inside you can make a booth by suspending visqueen from the ceiling. The added benefit of the visqueen is it carries a slight static charge and the dust gets attracted to it, and hopefully away from your model.
David Reid
