SIMON CRAGG Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Has anybody tried to get a decent shine on a foamy model? Most seem to have more of a satin shine as opposed to a gloss shine. I seem to remember reading about some sort of floor polish?. Anyway, if anybody knows of a way to keep are foamy models glistening, please share!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Paint it with floor vanish, the water based sort. 2 coats will give it a gloss plus it will keep cleaner for longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SIMON CRAGG Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Looks great. Any particular brand / make to look out for?. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Ronseal Diamond Hard Floor Varnish is what this one was pained with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON CRAGG Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Posted by Dave Hopkin on 28/02/2018 00:33:14: Ronseal Diamond Hard Floor Varnish is what this one was pained with Looks good. Many thanks chaps!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Geezer Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I s'pose it's the Clear Gloss product? Any special hints about application - is one coat enough - do you get brush marks or is it self-flatting - does it add much weight? Whatever - it'll be nice to have a foamy that isn't covered in indelible mud splashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiKid Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Yip clear gloss is the ticket. Just use a flat soft brush and don't apply it too thickly. It's very easy stuff to work with. Keep an eye out for any runs as it dries. If you are working on an assembled model, apply the solution in sections rotating the model so that the area being covered can be left in a horizontal position as the solution dries. Two coats are best as the first coat seals up the foam and the second adds some more gloss. The weight penalty is not significant as the product is WBPU (water based polyurethane) and the water content evaporates as it dries. As well as looking good the application of the WBPU provides a modicum of protection from mild scuffing and hangar rash. Edited By KiwiKid on 28/02/2018 22:13:48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Geezer Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Thanks for that KK - I'll be giving my new FunCub a couple of coats before it's maiden outing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Posted by Tom Sharp 2 on 27/02/2018 22:15:38: On another thread we are asked how to remove the shine from ARTF's, strange world But that's just the way we modellers are! When we started indoor flying, for the first few meetings we all struggled to fly a circuit within the confines of the hall or to hold a helicopter in a half-stable hover. However it wasn't long before everyone wanted to prop hang their fixed wing models and fly circuits with the helis. Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Geezer Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Actually Trevor I'm not too bothered if the F/C is shiny or not, I'm more concerned to seal the surface to prevent the aforementioned indelible mud splashes. Fussy --- moi? Edited By Old Geezer on 01/03/2018 10:01:38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON CRAGG Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 After a bit of research ended up using Ronseal "Quick Drying" water base gloss varnish. Results?. Fantastic, easy to brush on and one coat makes a huge difference. Thx to all for your advice!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 There should be an aerodynamic advantage to as there should be less drag too. Wartime pilots used to wax polish their planes and file down rivets for a speed advantage . Maybe 5 mph or more could be obtained by doing this.Not a lot but they felt it was worthwhile. Maybe more psychological than anything but who knows Eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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