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Scale Model RC Helicopters > Which Paint Would you Recommend For A Hirobo Super Cobra?

BrentC
Senior Heliman
Location: Utah, USA

I would like to finish my Super Cobra body in the current Marine paint scheme (light ghost grey & grayish blue). Which type of paint would work best for durability and a scale look? Would you apply the paint with an Airbrush or use rattle cans? The decals which came with the kit are a sticker type,what is a good source for having some current Marine markings made up? Thanks for your help and tips.
BrentC

That can't be good!

06-21-2008 01:24 AM

flybarless
Key Veteran
Location: Torrington, CT

I'm using auto grey sandable primer, rattle can stuff, with auto colors(The local auto paint shop has library of colors) and then a 2 part flat auto clear. Local body shop does the clear cote.
Not sure about markings yet, still got a bunch of rivets to do....

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06-21-2008 02:36 AM

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Hoverup
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Location: Gulf Coast

http://www.callie-graphics.com/ for the markings

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06-21-2008 03:48 AM

geker
Senior Heliman
Location: lykens,PA

I'll 2nd Callie they do great work. i sent them a pic and they made decals from it will use again with out a doubt

06-22-2008 04:38 PM

BrentC
Senior Heliman
Location: Utah, USA

Thanks for the tips! I have heard good things about Cali Graphics.
flubarless, do you have an auto body paint supply mix up the desired color in a rattle can and shoot it yourself or do you have someone shoot it for you? I hear that clear coat can be nasty from a health standpoint. Which type of clear coat do you like? I'm thinking a "dull" type would work good for my grey color.
Thanks again all for your input!
BrentC

That can't be good!

06-23-2008 08:38 PM

flybarless
Key Veteran
Location: Torrington, CT

I have them mix it in cans and spray it myself, then the body shop guy does the 2 part for me when he is doing another smaller project, works for both of us, he gets less waste and I don't need a resperator and stuff, the 2 part is really nasty.

You can get the clear in gloss or flat.
The paint goes on flat either way.

Good luck, don't forget to take pictures

Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would fall off.

06-23-2008 09:03 PM

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