[NSRCA-discussion] Painting Foam

[Robert L. Beaubien]

Thanx guys.  I will give that a try.  The 3M 77 spray is a good idea too.


-           Robert Beaubien
-           Sr. Software Architect
-           Kool Software LLC

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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Michael Ramsey
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 12:27 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Painting Foam

You're the best George!

On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 2:25 PM, George Kennie <geobet4evr at gmail.com<mailto:geobet4evr at gmail.com>> wrote:
Thanks Michael,  Just thought that Robert might like a little more detail, not intended to steal your thunder. Love ya Michael !
Georgie

On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Michael Ramsey <milehipilot at gmail.com<mailto:milehipilot at gmail.com>> wrote:
Well done George!

On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 12:52 PM, George Kennie <geobet4evr at gmail.com<mailto:geobet4evr at gmail.com>> wrote:
Robert,
To further elaborate on Michael's suggestion, I also use the posterboard method. Considering the time spent sticking down tape, for me that time is equally well spent drawing out my design on the board and cutting a stencil. The benefit of utilizing this approach is that the symmetry of the layout is assured, as when one panel is sprayed the board can then be flipped over onto the adjacent panel and once positioned accurately the layout will reproduce exactly. I use Lowe's Valspar spray paints and it is wise to hold the can about 14" above the work when spraying to avoid too much air pressure from lifting the stencil and getting overspray under it's edges. Sometimes I will common pin the stencil down to avoid the overspray problem. I have a friend who dusts the stencil with a light application of C-77 and lightly tacks the stencil down. He gets fantastic results. The posterboard stencil technique opens up additional avenues of artistic endeavor by making sharply curved designs a simple operation whereas taping some of your dreams would become nightmares. Of course, I sure that you realize that the spray application be allowed to thoroughly dry before flipping the stencil to avoid any unintentional imprinting.
Hope this helps
Georgie

On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 10:28 AM, Michael Ramsey <milehipilot at gmail.com<mailto:milehipilot at gmail.com>> wrote:
Poster board templates have always worked better for me. Copy paper templates work well too.
Michael...

On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 9:20 AM, Robert L. Beaubien <rob at koolsoft.com<mailto:rob at koolsoft.com>> wrote:
Hey all,

This is a question for you builders out there.  How do you paint foam planes?  I've been trying to use airbrush paint, but when it comes to masking off an area already painted, the tape just pulls off the paint.


1.       What paint do you use?

2.       Any special masking tricks?

Thanx,

-           Robert Beaubien

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