Hi All,
I recently was given my first RC foam Aircraft a used Lenyu P-47 and it's been well used and I'd like to freshen her up some before she takes to the sky's again.. I build 1/48 and 1/32 Luftwaffe aircraft models for collectors and Museums for a living and airbrush mostly Enamel Model Master paints. However, I would think an enamel paint may not be a good choice for the foam planes. My guess would be the enamel paint would damage the foam possibly melt it.
Would airbrushed on Acrylic Paints work on the foam without damaging it?
Thanks in Advance,
Rick

Rick, It depends on the foam itself. Best rule is to always test first on a piece of scrap foam.
If it's like the Stryker from Horizon, the foam used (EPP if I remember correctly) the proper cleaning solvent for it is acetone. Use that on a GWS bird and there will be nothing left.

And dependent on the foam too, some paints have a really tough time sticking to them.

You could always shoot a couple of coats of water based polyurethane over the foam.
Once set up, you can use paints that would normally damage the foam. in light coats.

DO NOT use regular polyurethane, it has ingredients that can attack some foams.

Hi,
Thank You so much for your help. I will be sure to test a piece like you suggested before I continue.
Have a great weekend,

Walmart sells an acrylic paint that you can airbrush. But it adds a lot of weight. It's sold in their arts and hobby section for like 3.00 a bottle compared to hobby shop stuff that's 8 or 9.00 a bottle.