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newfoambe · Nov 02, 2009, 09:45 PM

hey guys great thread does any one know if Krylon indoor outdoor gloss will work on epp i sprayed a test and i think it is warping the foam

DreamArcher · Nov 12, 2009, 04:10 AM

Finally getting a little love from my airbrush.

DreamArcher · Nov 12, 2009, 01:40 PM

For masking, is it just me or is masking tape the worst thing to use for masking? For me if I do a dark color the tape just soaks up the paint and pulls it under and it looks like crap.

I've been using scrap depron and cut lines, angles, curves, etc and just lay it down, spray and lift it off. The plane above is just straight lines but I did some slightly more complex designs and more colors with that technique.

I'm enjoying 3-color designs. 2 subtle colors and a bright high-light. I've done 3 planes like this and at least the color combination have looked nice.

philba · Nov 12, 2009, 06:01 PM

Nice job on the paint, DA.

The standard trick for masking tape is to spay a light coat of clear before you use color. The clear wicks up and shuts out the color.

I've found that using a simple template is great with an airbrush. Angling the brush so it spays away from the part you don't want to paint helps a lot.

aerolite · Nov 12, 2009, 11:01 PM

Here is a way to avoid having to tape your airplane. I used simple poster board from Hobby Lobby, cut my templates, and used large washers to weight them down. Works great, especially if you are using straight line templates.

One trick I've learned is to start with the lightest color, and spray everything needing the light paint. Next, move to the darker colors. As in my example, all the yellow was sprayed first, then red, and finally the black highlight was added last, including some large stripes on the bottom of the plane to aid with visibility and plane orientation. This will allow you to minimize your color changes, and save time.
This is really easy to do, and can be practiced on scraps before applying to your nice new model.

I hope the photos speak for themselves.

DreamArcher · Nov 13, 2009, 01:10 AM

Nice tip and looks good too.

Mine is assembled and ready for crashing... err flying.

High Flyin' · Nov 13, 2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerolite

Here is a way to avoid having to tape your airplane. I used simple poster board from Hobby Lobby, cut my templates, and used large washers to weight them down. Works great, especially if you are using straight line templates.

Yes, poster board or heavy paper makes a quick and effective mask. I use some old posters..free! It is also great if you are trying for a symetrical design. Just cut one side and them give the poster board a quick wipe to get off the wet paint and flip it over to do the other side.

Ray

philba · Nov 14, 2009, 01:34 PM

Anything flat and rigid makes a good mask. Heavy paper can absorb the water from acrylic paint and curl up - not good for intricate patterns. I use plastic dividers from school notebooks. During back to school sales, they are sometimes very cheap. Quite durable and they lay flat.

Danfive0 · Nov 15, 2009, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newfoambe

hey guys great thread does any one know if Krylon indoor outdoor gloss will work on epp i sprayed a test and i think it is warping the foam

It works, makes the foam very rigid as well. As for the warping, its mostly from being wet with paint once dry to the touch lay the pieces flat w/ possibly weights on them. They'll be straight as a board and more rigid.

rossmkly · Nov 15, 2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philba

Anything flat and rigid makes a good mask. Heavy paper can absorb the water from acrylic paint and curl up - not good for intricate patterns. I use plastic dividers from school notebooks. During back to school sales, they are sometimes very cheap. Quite durable and they lay flat.

I use mylar from a local drafting supply house. Once or twice a year they clean house of old drawings, all done on mylar 24 x 36 inch sheets. I print out the full size PDF of the plans on paper and sketch up the color scheme I want to use then lay the mylar over the plan, trace and make cut outs for each color. The mylars last for a very long time and can be cleaned up with solvents when they get gunked up.

Steve H. · Nov 18, 2009, 03:11 AM

Thanks for your videos adreher! This is my first paintjob and I couldn't have done it without watching your videos and others on youtube

Danfive0 · Yesterday, 07:20 PM

nice work

Nov 12, 2009, 04:10 AM	#527
DreamArcher Mike Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Union City, Ca. Posts: 675	Finally getting a little love from my airbrush. Attached Thumbnails Guppy QB (Quick Build) 90.3 KB · Views: 69

Nov 12, 2009, 11:01 PM	#530
aerolite (formerly known as mini ifo) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,356	Airbrush template technique Here is a way to avoid having to tape your airplane. I used simple poster board from Hobby Lobby, cut my templates, and used large washers to weight them down. Works great, especially if you are using straight line templates. One trick I've learned is to start with the lightest color, and spray everything needing the light paint. Next, move to the darker colors. As in my example, all the yellow was sprayed first, then red, and finally the black highlight was added last, including some large stripes on the bottom of the plane to aid with visibility and plane orientation. This will allow you to minimize your color changes, and save time. This is really easy to do, and can be practiced on scraps before applying to your nice new model. I hope the photos speak for themselves. Attached Thumbnails Yellow paint has been added. See next photo for template used. 74.7 KB · Views: 32 Repositioning template for red accent 63.3 KB · Views: 33 washers used for template weight. White triangle piece in middle is in place to prevent overspray. 77.7 KB · Views: 36 red paint has been applied. The white triangle in the middle is removed, and red highlight added. 79.7 KB · Views: 41 after template is removed. Black accent can be added by repositioning template and spraying again. 72.1 KB · Views: 39 More photos of template in position and weighted. 56.4 KB · Views: 28 After red background and black highlight. 52.6 KB · Views: 33 Yellow and red before black accent. 44.9 KB · Views: 34 Finished product with black accent 36.1 KB · Views: 36 And here is my Fancy Foam Osiris, custom painted using this technique. 70.1 KB · Views: 56 Last edited by aerolite; Nov 12, 2009 at 11:43 PM.

Nov 13, 2009, 01:10 AM	#531
DreamArcher Mike Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Union City, Ca. Posts: 675	Nice tip and looks good too. Mine is assembled and ready for crashing... err flying. Attached Thumbnails Guppy QB (Quick Build) 98.9 KB · Views: 31 Guppy QB (Quick Build) 95.5 KB · Views: 24 Guppy QB (Quick Build) 99.4 KB · Views: 35

Nov 18, 2009, 03:11 AM	#536
Steve H. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Raleigh/Durham Intl, North Carolina, United States Posts: 5,013	Thanks for your videos adreher! This is my first paintjob and I couldn't have done it without watching your videos and others on youtube Attached Thumbnails 82.4 KB · Views: 26 80.4 KB · Views: 52

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Nov 02, 2009, 09:45 PM	#526
newfoambe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 26	hey guys great thread does any one know if Krylon indoor outdoor gloss will work on epp i sprayed a test and i think it is warping the foam

Nov 12, 2009, 01:40 PM	#528
DreamArcher Mike Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Union City, Ca. Posts: 675	For masking, is it just me or is masking tape the worst thing to use for masking? For me if I do a dark color the tape just soaks up the paint and pulls it under and it looks like crap. I've been using scrap depron and cut lines, angles, curves, etc and just lay it down, spray and lift it off. The plane above is just straight lines but I did some slightly more complex designs and more colors with that technique. I'm enjoying 3-color designs. 2 subtle colors and a bright high-light. I've done 3 planes like this and at least the color combination have looked nice.

Nov 12, 2009, 06:01 PM	#529
philba Prop Buster Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 298	Nice job on the paint, DA. The standard trick for masking tape is to spay a light coat of clear before you use color. The clear wicks up and shuts out the color. I've found that using a simple template is great with an airbrush. Angling the brush so it spays away from the part you don't want to paint helps a lot.

Nov 14, 2009, 01:34 PM	#533
philba Prop Buster Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 298	Anything flat and rigid makes a good mask. Heavy paper can absorb the water from acrylic paint and curl up - not good for intricate patterns. I use plastic dividers from school notebooks. During back to school sales, they are sometimes very cheap. Quite durable and they lay flat.

Yesterday, 07:20 PM	#537
Danfive0 Racing Bulls Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 204	nice work