Can anyone out there help me with advice on the best or the correct typ
of paint to use on EPP Foam and DEPRON models please ? I am based i the UK so if any of you fellow modellers can reccomend any UK base Companies I'd be most grateful. Eddie. ( T B.
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Hi TB, No info on UK but I've successfully used acrylic paints on many types of foam. They are available at many hobby shops for use on plastic models and many Arts & Craft stores handle them. AFAIK they are water based therefore no solvents. Polyurethane paints and varnishes (Rustoleum etc.) work on some foams and I think latex paints may work but I suspect they are heavier. I'm sure someone will chime in here and correct me if I am wrong ;-)
Yes, any acrylic paint, available from DIY stores such as B&Q, will do. I have even used some white semigloss ceiling paint, just don't put it on too thick, as it adds extra weight. (Thin with water)
No doubt there is a special formula quality paint from your hobby shop at a much greater cost.
BTW, if it doesn't say acrylic on the label, just check the cleanup instructions. If it says clean brushes in water/detergent it will be acrylic
You can also use solarfilm if you want a bit of extra detail, don't have the iron too hot.
HTH
Trffor
Emulsiion paint ain't bad.
Thank you for your help and good advice evryone . . . would you folk
believe I have recently taken up painting as an extra hobby and gues what ! ! ! I have a drawer full of 250 ml sized tubes of acryli paints ! ! ! Doh ! :confused: shame they are all tubes an not bottled paints ! ! !
Thanks again folks.
HAPPY FLYING & HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL READERS ! :) :cool
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On Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:45:08 -0600, I said, "Pick a card, any card" and Thunder Barrow instead replied:
Mix them with a bit of water and apply them as normal. Also, to ensure fuel proofing, after you apply them use a water based polyurethane clear coat to seal it.
The same back at you! I hope your stocking is filled with servos, batteries and a receiver or two!
-- Ray
I would suspect he doesn't need to fuel proof due to being leccy
Trefor
On Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:37:10 -0000, I said, "Pick a card, any card" and "Trefor" instead replied:
-- Ray
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