Vosper RTTL restoration advice requested.

[Philip Jones 3Participant @philipjones3]

Painting Help

[Philip Jones 3Participant @philipjones3]

Very recently I inherted a 1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hull which I plan to finish off. Im guessing its about 40 years old. Unfortunately some of the paint is starting to flake off so a repaint of the Hull is going to be nessesary. I was thinking all over "Flash" white livery. Could anyone advise me on which would be the best way to tackle this. Will I need to re-seal the hull and if so what with? Also any advise about which paint / Primer to use would also be greatly appriciated.
Kind regards, Phil

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Hi Phil and welcome to the forum.

Get all the paint off first…stripper or sandpaper/whatever before making any decisions as you never know what is lurking underneath.

Almost anything is suitable for painting the hull. A layer of EzeKote might be prudent, or just a slightly thinner primer. I use Rustins primer/undercoat, water based, and this will take Halfords spray paint or anything else.

Ashley

Edited By ashley needham on 09/06/2021 14:21:43

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

I would agree with Ashley, strip it down, repair as necessary and then repaint. Check out the condition orf the inside of the hull too. It might benefit from a coat of resin.

Does it already have a motor fitted?

Colin

[harry smith 1Participant @harrysmith1]

Hi Philip

I have a PDF copy of the plans if you require, PM with you Email Address and I can send it.

Harry Smith

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Ah, there’s not much that Harry doesn’t have on the way of pdf plans!

Philip. Once stripped, if no damage , re-seal and paint…if damage, shout!

Ashley

[Philip Jones 3Participant @philipjones3]

Brillant. Thank you all for your help and advice. Its Much appriciated. I will let you know how I get on. Kind regards, Phil

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