Edgeflyer Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I notice in a number of US forums, good results using household "latex" paint on top of doped fabric. Does anyone know which paint in the UK this may refer to? I'm guessing household emulsion, but can't quite imagine using builder's magnolia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Yes, you guessed correctly. It's household emulsion. You can spray it mixed with premixed screen wash. Once its dy its not a bad idea to add a protective coat of varnish. It works surprsingly well, although I would advise using decent quality emulsion. I've had good results using Crown emulsion tester pots mixed in the local Crown centre. I would probably use Astonish floor polish now, [Great stuff - basically thin acrylic varnish and only £2 or a big bottle.] Model above sprayed with the Crown stuff. Edited By GrahamC on 21/10/2019 18:20:43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgeflyer Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 Gosh that's really helpful I shall try some test patches on doped fabric. I have water based pu varnish. I have not seen Astonish polish yet and never heard of screen wash for thinning. Maybe I should get a spray gun? What is recommended kit for spraying? I don't have an airbrush or compressor yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgeflyer Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 Is this the type of polish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Posted by Phil B on 21/10/2019 18:32:21: never heard of screen wash for thinning. Maybe I should get a spray gun? What is recommended kit for spraying? I don't have an airbrush or compressor yet. Screen wash is the chosen thinner for acrylic paints and emulsions by sprayers as this easily Breaks down surface tension like soap or washing up liquid For your first foray into spraying just get the cheapest to start with If you take to spraying everything, then go the expensive route later Phil For now £10 - £12 airbrush will do, and a small compressor, £40 or less pre owned Come back if you get some kit and I will advise on improving your gun and spray pattern with your existing modelling skills To add, choose a dual action trigger airbrush Edited By Denis Watkins on 21/10/2019 19:24:34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Stevenson 1 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 That's nice. Is it the Chris Golds one? Edited By Brian Stevenson 1 on 21/10/2019 21:50:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I'm starting to think about paint for my Tempest as I'm currently doing the glassing. I've used emulsion on many 1/12th scale combat models in the past but finish was secondary to function and I simply brushed on Skincrylic water based varnish as fuel proofer. When I built an electric powered Tony Nijhuis Mosquito I left the sprayed paint as was and was very happy with the finish. Does anyone have any fuel proofing recommendations (no more than 10% nitro will be used) with emulsion paint, should I decide to use it? I'm looking for a semi-matt/satin finish ideally, and preferably with the benefit of experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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