New to scratch building, Help required

[Andy CParticipant @andyc56856]

Hi All

 

I am a complete novice to building model boats and I am in the process of building the Solent Hovercraft from the plan the Rick Webb put together.

The main hull section and air dut are built and so are the rudders.  I am now thinking of applying some colour to the model and have bought some Tamiya Acrilics with a flat base to put it on.  this will be brush applied as spraying is not really an option where the build is taking place.

 

My question is, should I rub the deck etc down with a fine grain paper before painting or will the flat base be enough of a key for the paint?

 

Any help greatly appreciated.

 

Andy

[Andy CParticipant @andyc56856]

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Andy

 

I would use a undercoat / filler paint first as this will raise the grain of the wood then I would use fine wet and dry (600 grade) then as the colours go on I would use 2500 grade wet and dry for a super smooth finish.

 

Paul

[sammykParticipant @sammyk]

hi andy is your model made from wood or styrene sheet if its wood then the controller is right, if its styrene just wash it with warm soapy water then rinse with clean water and leave to dry .if you rub plastic it charges it with static and bad things happen.above all keep the model as light as you can.

                                                                  regards sammyk

[Andy CParticipant @andyc56856]

Hi Guys

 

Thanks for the replies, I forgot to mention that the hovercraft is made from styrene sheeting.  So it looks like a good wash and an undercoat should do it.  I will add some pics later and when finished I hope thing floats.  The one Rick built for the magazine did, so mine should be ok.

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