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| Terry Whalen |
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 Registered Member #4508 Joined: Tue Oct 21 2014, 09:59pmPosts: 2 | I'm new to model ship building. I've started a Lord Nelson Victory Tugboat and could use any help I can get, especially with finishing/painting recommendations. I've completed planking the hull with basswood and have applied fiberglass cloth and 3 coats of Z-poxy. Wondering what type of primer and paint to use and whether to use brushes or purchase an airbrush system to apply the paint.
Here's a picture of my project for reference.
Types of paint, vendors, web sites, anything would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Terry [ Edited Thu Oct 23 2014, 10:34am ] | ||
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| aew |
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aew   Registered Member #1929 Joined: Wed Nov 30 2011, 03:05pmPosts: 2838 | Welcome aboard Terry. The fact that you've applied fiberglass cloth suggests you're intending this to sail. I would assume you need some sort of filler over it but I'm sure there will be someone out there who will respond to you. I'd suggest starting a build log for your tugboat or, if you like, PM me and I'll move this topic into the build log forums with an appropriate title. | ||
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| Gene Bodnar |
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 Registered Member #126 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 11:20amPosts: 1782 | Terry, Welcome aboard. Someone will probably give you an answer soon. Myself, I know nothing about fiberglass. Enjoy the site. Gene | ||
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| daves |
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| Registered Member #105 Joined: Wed Jul 15 2009, 12:01pmPosts: 2624 | I worked with fiberglass auto bodies forming it and finishing. Its all about the sanding once you have your final surface then you wet sand it smooth. now I would buy some automotive primer coat, sand, another coat, sand well you get the idea until its smooth. For your final color or finish I would use auto body touch up paint you buy in a rattle can. spray can once you have the finish then you clear coat it which is a 2 part epoxy made for car finishing. I don't know if it is available in spray cans. There are some "experts" who will tell you it is not possible to get a good finish with spray cans. I sat poo poo to that. The GEO's finish took 5 Ohio winters and looks as fresh as the day I painted it and not a sign of a problem.   | ||
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| aew |
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| aew Registered Member #1929 Joined: Wed Nov 30 2011, 03:05pmPosts: 2838 | Dave: You're just showing off! But it looks great.  | ||
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| daves |
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| Registered Member #105 Joined: Wed Jul 15 2009, 12:01pmPosts: 2624 | I would not suggest painting the hull with a brush. There really is no reason to invest in an airbrush and compressor to paint when you can do just as well with spray cans. Unless you are doing extreme fine work but just to paint a hull a flat color rattle can painting works good. you can get a huge selection of colors from any auto parts store. The thought that ran through my head is folks associate spray can painting with graffiti and low end painting, cheap paint jobs. Picture some back woods guy painting his pickup with spray cans and the pros saying yupper now that is a real home depot paint job. Actually the paint in a spray can is the same paint any auto body shops uses in their spray guns. Auto body paint is some really tough stuff even tougher with a clear coat. So rattle can painting has come a long way and it isn't cheap. I would paint your car with spray cans and a little air brush work for finer detail for around $3,000.00 and it just might end up looking like this. well, true Art i guess a little show off I do like painting anything cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles lawn mowers, walls, whatever. but anyhow Terry i would consider painting the hull using a auto primer, you can ask at the auto part store if they have a primer for fiberglass car bodies like corvettes, then finish with auto spray can paint. There is a product called Gelcoat made for fiberglass which gives the surface a very smooth and glossy finish. but in time the Gelcoat will degrade and turn chalky and dull. That is why i suggest automotive clear coat it is really durable.  | ||
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| Terry Whalen |
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| Registered Member #4508 Joined: Tue Oct 21 2014, 09:59pmPosts: 2 | Dave, Impressive looking work! In fact I'm blown away looking at the other posts/projects I've seen on this site. Exceptional work and attention to detail. I'll certainly try your suggestions and keep you posted. Thanks again, Terry | ||
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