Well not expect really....more hoped!
>Experiences:
>
>I have used a variety of paints for my scale models and shall list pros and
>cons.
>
>Two part epoxy (sold locally as Endura)
>
>Pro, indistructable, sticks to anything, locally can be premixed to match any
>colour chip.
>
>Con, lethal (requires fresh air breathing appratus), sticks to anything
>(overspray on things never comes of), messy to work with and wasteful
>
>Used once and never again although WWII jocks swear by it.
>
I wouldn't either! What a pain!
>Sig dopes
>
>Pro: lightweight, easy to obtain locally, easy to paint with, dries fast, can
>even be hand brushed well for markings.
>
>Con: limited colours (have to mix a lot), smelly (requires fans to clear air),
>although fuel proof still has a tendacy, thinner is dangerous.
>
>I swear by this paint for glow powered WWI.
>
It has treated me well that's for sure!
>Exterior house paints Acrylic latex.
>
>Pro: easy to obtain local stores have computer matching systems that match to
>chips, water based, haven't noticed that it is excesivly heavy when thinned and
>sprayed. Been flying an electric Auster painted with this paint for a year now
>and it appears to be durable.
>Cheap!
>
>Con: Would require sealing coat if used on glow powered aircraft, smallest
>size obtainable size 1 litre.
>
This is something to think about. Water based polyu would make a nice
sealer. But now the weight starts to go up a bit as you are adding more
coats :-(
>Craft paints (water based acrylic)
>
>Pro: Used for painting colthing so it is very flexable, can be subjected to
>heat (allows you to paint lozenge covering before you put it on the airplane),
>comes in a rainbow of colours most colours can be matched off the shelf. Water
>based so no smell.
>
>Con:
>
>Not many except use on glow powered aircraft would require a sealer.
>
>
This is another one worth trying!
Thanks!
Doug
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