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Model Forum / General / Models / August 2006How do I remove enamel paint from a plasic canopy?
I have been given a 90% finshed 72" Stuka. I would like to finish it in desert colours, but the canopy struts have been painted black (probably with enamel) - and need to be sandy colour if the rest of the plane is in desert finish. ...what can I use that will be strong enough to get the paint off, but not melt the canopy? Thanks David Bevan http://www.davidbevan.co.uk There are a number of ways to do it. There are commercial strippers like "Strip-a-Kit" (no clue on source for the UK) which work to lift the paint, and that old modeler's standby, brake fluid. But if the paint was neatly applied remasking and two or three coats of sand would probably make a more realisitic finish (considering how much German equipment -- AFVs and aircraft -- were repainted for the desert. Cookie Sewell > But if the paint was neatly applied remasking and two or three coats of > sand would probably make a more realisitic finish (considering how much > German equipment -- AFVs and aircraft -- were repainted for the desert. Forgot to mention, its painted from the *inside* so I cant just paint over the top of it. David Bevan http://www.davidbevan.co.uk > > But if the paint was neatly applied remasking and two or three coats of > > sand would probably make a more realisitic finish (considering how much [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > David Bevan > http://www.davidbevan.co.uk Then your interior is probably set. Just paint on the outside frames whatever scheme you want. The inside colour will probably pass for Grau 02 where it can be seen. Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr. >...what can I use that will be strong enough to get the paint off, but >not melt the canopy? EZ Off oven cleaner works great. Don't know if that brand is available in the UK or not. Seem to recall seeing it on shelves when I used to visit over there. John Alger IPMS 10906 Charlotte Scale Modelers use a q-tip and mineral spirits. Just work it in, and rub it about, and it will lift off. hth > I have been given a 90% finshed 72" Stuka. I would like to finish it in > desert colours, but the canopy struts have been painted black (probably [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > David Bevan > http://www.davidbevan.co.uk > use a q-tip and mineral spirits. Just work it in, and rub it about, and it > will lift off. > hth But if you get any of the mineral spirits on the clear areas they will craze. >...if you get any of the mineral spirits on the clear areas they will >craze. I've _never_ had that happen. At the worst clear parts may get a bit dulled but almost anything will polish them back up with little effort.  SignatureAl Superczynski, MFE, IPMS/USA #3795, continuous since 1968 My "From" address is munged - use 'modeleral (at) swbell (dot) net' to respond via email. Check out my want lists and eBay listings at "Al's Place": http://home.swbell.net/arfunguy/index.html "Build what YOU like, the way YOU want to, and the critics will flame you every time." > <stauffer@usfamily.net> wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > -- > Al Superczynski, MFE, IPMS/USA #3795, continuous since 1968 I had it happen recently on that German glider from Revell of Germany. Indeed the crazing was slight, and some Future took care of it, but it can happen. refer to the URL under "Paints, Colour Charts, Mix Formulae & Strippers & How to spray F/Glass and ABS plastics - see also Airbrush files above." at Alan's Hobby Model & RC Web Links http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/ Regards Alan T. Alan's Hobby Model & RC Web Links http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/ >I have been given a 90% finshed 72" Stuka. I would like to finish it in > desert colours, but the canopy struts have been painted black (probably [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > David Bevan > http://www.davidbevan.co.uk |
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