Paint used by Cox and Wen-Mac on RTF models

I have found Krylon Paints to be Fuel Proof and also stick well to plastics

yep, i've used that, i'm sure it's more fuel proof then the stuff from 50 years ago and quick drying. Be sure to note if you're needing gloss, semi-gloss (satin) or flat. Here a Corsair that was so bad i painted the whole thing. gloss dark blue, should've done a semi gloss or flat.

Mark,
That is some restoration job! What glue did you use?
Could the plane fly again? I'm reasonably sure it was rebuilt as a static model...

AKJ (and/or other Krylon users),
Is there any particular Krylon that I need to find? How long until it cures fuel-proof?
I thought it was the Rustoleums that were fuel-proof.
I ask because my dope stash is drying up.

Thanks in advance!

i think krylon and rustoleum are pretty close, rustoleum might be more fuel proof, i've use rustoleum on some basla stuff, canopies, etc. I use both a liquid plastic glue to soften edges and Testors plastic glue, which has some gap filling i'm sure epoxy would work as well. Use popsicle sticks and small plastic clamps to keep wing straight while curing, sand and paint, automotive filler putty helps too. I'f its never gonna fly again use CA, its a lot quicker.

I'd go with this, as i haven't run a glow engine on a painted plane in 15+ years, i remember years ago Rustoleum was the ticket.

Any way to use carbon fiber tape to fix a busted plastic wing and make it smooth enough to be almost indiscernible?

ticomareado wrote:Any way to use carbon fiber tape to fix a busted plastic wing and make it smooth enough to be almost indiscernible?

I can see how you could pull off this repair with carbon fiber tape by careful feathering with filler products. I've done such dent repairs in autos and motorcycles.

2013 Yamaha V-Star 1300 front fender, after dent rough out and Bondo (light pink), sand, fill imperfections with spot putty (orange):


Prime, sand away futher touch up with spot putty:


Final result with 2 coats Dupont Ful-Thane 2 part auto paint:


Depending on where the break is, a light coat of Bondo plastic body filler touched up with spot putty carefully block sanded (you might have to make your own curved sanding block) and feathered away sufficiently, may be up to a couple inches would do it. Under-surface would be easiest. Top surface, you may run into difficulties such as filling and sanding away rivet and panel line details, which would have to be added back for an OEM look.

Spot putty has solvents that may soften the plastic if applied too thick, so would have to exercise caution. However, others have managed to use it with startling results.

Anyway, YMMV (you mileage may vary).

Try Top Flite Lustrekote as long as your not spraying foam models.