achuck49 Posted April 30, 2017 Share #1 Posted April 30, 2017 I've posted odd questions before, so I feel comfortable posting another one. Hardware stores can replicate nearly any color paint and sell small sample containers. So why not use latex paint? Maybe everyone is and I am the last to figure it out. Quote Chuck A. If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you even tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 30, 2017 Share #2 Posted April 30, 2017 Latex is the current base for most model paints. The difference between house paint from the hardware store and model paint is the size of the color chunks. They're larger in house paint. Model paint makers grind the paint color into smaller pieces. John Allen, Canute, leclaire and 1 other 4 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achuck49 Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted May 1, 2017 Oh Makes sense mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Chuck A. If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you even tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reklein Posted May 1, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 1, 2017 Household latex paint is very thick as a result of the heavy pigment and will bury any detail. On the other hand if your woodwork is rough....... Hmm. If you were to model a water feature it might work pretty good over carved foam and then about 8 coats of Modge Podge over that. Might make passable water. Canute, leclaire and mtaylor 3 Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achuck49 Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted May 1, 2017 It is hard enough to assemble the easiest model. I think I will pass on water features. Thanks Chuck A Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Chuck A. If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you even tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted May 2, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 2, 2017 The acrylic model paints usually have a pigment size of one micron vs the latex house paint having an average pigment size of 37 microns. No way do you get a scale appearing coat of paint from latex house paint. The same goes for the pigments in hardware store paints - much bigger than model paints. Note that all the house paints tend to advertise "one coat coverage even over...." Only a model paint with finely ground pigments can give you a scale thickness of paint on the model (or at least a lot closer to scale than with house paint). Kurt Ryland Craze, reklein, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnfurball Posted February 25, 2019 Share #7 Posted February 25, 2019 I'm looking for a little guidance here, I know this site is for highly detailed static models... I am hoping for suggestions as to which type of paint for my RC boat's hull. It has been sealed with 3/4 oz fiberglass and 2 part epoxy. Any info would be greatly appreciated,. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted February 25, 2019 Share #8 Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, cdnfurball said: I'm looking for a little guidance here, I know this site is for highly detailed static models... I am hoping for suggestions as to which type of paint for my RC boat's hull. It has been sealed with 3/4 oz fiberglass and 2 part epoxy. Any info would be greatly appreciated,. Thank you I would suggest a paint shop selling paint for cars. You will get amazing result with that type of paint. You will also lay down couple of layers of putty (preferably auto putty (sanding in-between)) and primer as well, that if you want a great finish. Look at my T37, which is pro-painted (not by me of course). My yacht has 12 layers of blue coating and two layers of clear coat on top of primer. Edited February 25, 2019 by Nirvana Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnfurball Posted February 27, 2019 Share #9 Posted February 27, 2019 Thank you.. yes I have spot puttied and sanded down to a 1000 grit and then epoxied over that. With a finish like that on your boat, she must slice the water like a hot knife through butter Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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