Foam Friendly Paint !

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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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

-- Ray