Great intro on foamboard spray painting... To keep the tape from lifting paint, try a little Hot Air (I use a hair dryer or hot air gun) on the tape. It seems to make the adhesive "less sticky"! (That also works on getting most "Stuck" labels off, too!). Good job of that paint scheme...
John, thanks for all the good tips. I like the quick-and-dirty approach. Have you ever used shelf paper as a mask? It's low tack and works well for cutting stencils.
Great look on that 109, now we need a foamboard Sturmvogel, I bet a MS ME-262 would look amazing. BTW, as a former plastic sale model builder, I cant help but point out that the germans stopped using straight line splinter camo about the same time as they went from green to grey colors. Also, the yellow on the nose was sometimes sprayed over the camo, and the camo could show through.
@@AntsRC Yeah, well, it wasnt ment as critisism, more as a hint on that you can actually paint a 109 as you want. If you check out some 109 paint schemes, you will see that the germans got quite creative, and virtually no 109 was painted alike, unlike f.i british planes .
Aww guys this was awesome !! I'm in Canada, the FAA doesn't care what I think, but they have to see the family value you bring to the hobby !! Hoping FTCA becomes a large voice !!
Great video. I have always been terrible at painting models. Just as FT has given me the confidence to design and build more than I thought possible, this video has given me the confidence to turn my white and brown planes into beautifully painted models. I would love to see a Canadair CL-415 on the channel
Remember it's always wise to start with the lightest color such as you did. It's hard to paint yellow over any color without a bright primer first. So I always start with the lightest color first.
Awesome video!! Seeing that zero in the background is getting my hopes up. I would love to see all the historical warbirds become kits or plans. But the zero is one of my favorites!! Keep up the good work
Great job, John! Did you ever weight the plane before and after painting? I don't think that is too much added weight, just curious. And about your last question, I would LOVE to see a quad motors, a Lancaster or something like that. Thanks
Loved it man, I've been spray painting my FT planes for many years and still got some great tips from this video. Look forward to more like this. Great job.
John, thank you for a very informative video, a lot of useful information. One question/gripe I have about the scale series of models. if I'm going to spend time and effort on making a scale model, why can't you make available as an option, vacuum formed clear canopies? I have put off building any of the scale series just because I think opaque canopies ruin the look of the aircraft. With all the resources at the disposal of flight test, I can't see that a vacuum formed canopy would be asking too much. thank you for letting me voice my opinion.
I have been painting my electric models with matte acrylic paint from Michaels for many years now without an issue. You can use latex exterior house paint for the same purpose, and this paint actually resists fumes from gas engines. The only thing you need to watch out is to use clear epoxy if you need to use nitro engine on the airplane.
Hi! I am planning a winter build of a Short Solent flying boat. They were traditionally white/cream in colour. Unfortunately, over the last few years it has become impossible to get white depron sheet, and I have grey (large sheets) depron to use for the build. Do you have any advice on how I would proceed with 'killing' the grey, and getting a nice white finish, please? Once again, thank you, take care, you and yours, Den, Cymru (Wales)
question- does this foam you're painting on this plane still have the paper on the outer coat? so its not technically painting directly onto the foam itself but more onto actual foam paper etc.
Ive used this same brand, just remember to scuff the surface lightly before painting or you can have peeling problems if you try to mask with any kind of self adhesive tape. 200 grit paper works really well.
Do you find that the rustoleum spray paint eats away at any of the bare foam edges? I make micros and dont have paper on any on them and found that the paints I had available were eating away at the foam. I havnt tried any of the paint and primer paints
Late to the party but my guess is he means getting a spare piece of foam board and cutting holes in it in the shape of the decal and using that as a mask to spray paint the image onto the plane itself (basically doing what he did with the fuselage wavy/holey stuff but in the shape of a decal).
I’m really excited for the new plane..I have a bit of an obsession with bf 109s lol. I’ve got a bit of a question tho... 19:00 for masking the pattern, can I just use printer paper instead of foam? Thanks
The plane looks great. One trick I have found that works well is to take an old sock and put some baby powder in it. Any where you are going to mask, dust lightly and place tape on that area. The paint will absorb any excess amount of the baby powder and will release from the tape leaving a crisp line. You do not need to overdo the powder, a little will work great.
I'm stunned, simply :-) F-18 and F-14 (in this particular order) are ones I'm waiting for... Having B-17 done, do you consider any of classic airliners? DC-7 and Starliner are on my wishlist.
I am building a P-47 out of Adams (Dollar Tree) Foam Board. Is it the same procedure ? I remember seeing the use Min Wax Polyurethane B-4 painting Is that needed?
great paint job. As a newbie I'd like to see painting of a Super Cub on floats. Eventually I want to step up to a DHC-2 Beaver on floats then to my ultimate build and paint of a PBY. Black Cat version. Did you make it? Is there a build video?
So, from what I see so far, this maker foam does not dissolve with the Rustoleum paint correct ? So it's not necessary to apply - say a coat of polycrylic first - as a base coat .. correct ? Also, where can we buy maker foam sheets ? Thank you for your time
Very nice. I noticed that the LE appeared to not have much paint. This may be due to you spraying from the top and not hitting the LE or TE while its masked. Perhaps it is easier to paint the LE and TE by using a brush to touch up (spray some paint onto a "dish" of aluminum foil and dip the brush in that.
Gliders, over wings. I'm trying to start my kids of various ages into the hobby. I've a p51-d scale warbird which they're not going near.. It I want some planes which I can get them started on. I've done paper planes, but I was looking for some "making" And as I know your background.... Could we have some airframe designs so that they can be wrapped? A foil wrap, tissue and glue, vinal maybe??? Oh, landing gear... Fixed and not. I think this is fairly easy to do.
Thanks for the great video. It would have been more helpful if you had provided a detailed list of the paint manufacturers, individual colors, and where you bought them. The hardest part is finding the products that are shown in 50% of the videos showing how to paint foam airplanes.
Lets be honest i had to watch twice. Once to hear john and another too see the future planes in the back!!
Can you please inform when and where this kit or plans will be available? Your designs are awesome and I would really like to buy and build a Bf109.
Just wanted to say THANKS for the painting tips. Well done.
The Bob Ross of maker foam right there!!! That was very gratifying and informative :) Love videos like this!
Are any of those planes in the background being released soon?
Where does one get this BF-109? I'm on the FT store site and don't see it anywhere.
Well played John!! EVERYBODY was expecting the Spitfire... YOU bring out the BF-109!!! 😳😁😎
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
The spitfire is on the web to preorder
I great job on this. I hope there's a FW-190 in the works (and before the Spitfire). 👼💖🥳👍😎
Great intro on foamboard spray painting... To keep the tape from lifting paint, try a little Hot Air (I use a hair dryer or hot air gun) on the tape. It seems to make the adhesive "less sticky"! (That also works on getting most "Stuck" labels off, too!).
Good job of that paint scheme...
Your intro "disclaimer" described me perfectly! THAT had me hooked!
Love the video. Just as relaxing to watch as a Bixler build video.
Thanks for sharing your techniques on one of my favorite planes .
John is definitly one of the best builders Ive seen. Im really exited about the jets :D
John, thanks for all the good tips. I like the quick-and-dirty approach. Have you ever used shelf paper as a mask? It's low tack and works well for cutting stencils.
So many cool planes in the background
Please keep the warbirds coming guys. Really loving these master series warbirds.
Thank you! Very informative and I picked up a lot of great information.
Bob
Rough as Guts and Rushed.. Perfect!
Great look on that 109, now we need a foamboard Sturmvogel, I bet a MS ME-262 would look amazing. BTW, as a former plastic sale model builder, I cant help but point out that the germans stopped using straight line splinter camo about the same time as they went from green to grey colors. Also, the yellow on the nose was sometimes sprayed over the camo, and the camo could show through.
OMFG! A ME-262!!! 😎👍👍 Absolutely yes!
KyrreXXL always has to be one
@@AntsRC Yeah, well, it wasnt ment as critisism, more as a hint on that you can actually paint a 109 as you want. If you check out some 109 paint schemes, you will see that the germans got quite creative, and virtually no 109 was painted alike, unlike f.i british planes .
I’ve been looking for this plane on your website. Where can I find it?
Aww guys this was awesome !! I'm in Canada, the FAA doesn't care what I think, but they have to see the family value you bring to the hobby !! Hoping FTCA becomes a large voice !!
I really enjoyed watching this - thanks.
Great video. I have always been terrible at painting models. Just as FT has given me the confidence to design and build more than I thought possible, this video has given me the confidence to turn my white and brown planes into beautifully painted models. I would love to see a Canadair CL-415 on the channel
Remember it's always wise to start with the lightest color such as you did. It's hard to paint yellow over any color without a bright primer first. So I always start with the lightest color first.
Man it's been ages since Chad Kappa made the original painting tips.
Glad he put upfront that it's speed painting. I can do a bad job already.
Nice coloring john....doesn't the rustoleum spray paint eat the foam?...love your coloring combinations😍👍🏻
Awesome video!! Seeing that zero in the background is getting my hopes up. I would love to see all the historical warbirds become kits or plans. But the zero is one of my favorites!! Keep up the good work
AT-6 Texan, John!
Great vid! FT 2020 is looking amazing, already! Thanks!
Great job, John! Did you ever weight the plane before and after painting? I don't think that is too much added weight, just curious. And about your last question, I would LOVE to see a quad motors, a Lancaster or something like that. Thanks
I have found that some weight does occur but it's not typically enough to affect performance unless the plane is from California and pregnant!!
Show motor going in! Great video, no need to get so nervous, you're very right about not worrying!!!
That was the best demo video I have ever seen. Thanks hugely. Only wish the paint cans we get were that good.
Loved it man, I've been spray painting my FT planes for many years and still got some great tips from this video. Look forward to more like this. Great job.
John, thank you for a very informative video, a lot of useful information. One question/gripe I have about the scale series of models. if I'm going to spend time and effort on making a scale model, why can't you make available as an option, vacuum formed clear canopies? I have put off building any of the scale series just because I think opaque canopies ruin the look of the aircraft. With all the resources at the disposal of flight test, I can't see that a vacuum formed canopy would be asking too much. thank you for letting me voice my opinion.
Great job. That helped me alot.
Hope these bf109s come out soon. I can't wait to build one. Any idea how soon they will be available??
Thanks
I’d love to see you do a de Havilland Mosquito at some point this year
Me too, all those curves!!
YES!
you should follow johns instagram 'trieditathomeofficial' he posts a lot of his planes on there
ME TOO
Awesome build and paint. Any reason for the pusher prop? How is the foam spinner mounted, and what rpm can it tolerate?
A TA 152H and a SU 34 would be two great planes to build. Thanks John
Can the Rustoleum Paint-Primer be used on fiberglass aircraft parts?
Please tell me there is gonna be a B-25 this year please because I love that plane
Inspiring! Great job! I'm just trying to do something super-basic with my kids on their first foam models, but this was super inspiring.
I have been painting my electric models with matte acrylic paint from Michaels for many years now without an issue. You can use latex exterior house paint for the same purpose, and this paint actually resists fumes from gas engines. The only thing you need to watch out is to use clear epoxy if you need to use nitro engine on the airplane.
Really fun and informative video. Hope to see more videos with you doing tips like these!
This is something I really wanted, thanks a lot
Was this kit ever released? I want one but can’t find it in the store, I hope I didn’t miss it completely.
Is there a different process for the dollar tree foam? Something that keeps the paper from delaminating?
Hi! I am planning a winter build of a Short Solent flying boat. They were traditionally white/cream in colour. Unfortunately, over the last few years it has become impossible to get white depron sheet, and I have grey (large sheets) depron to use for the build.
Do you have any advice on how I would proceed with 'killing' the grey, and getting a nice white finish, please? Once again, thank you, take care, you and yours,
Den, Cymru (Wales)
This video says this plane will be available for purchase in 2020. That was 7 months ago. When will it be ready?
question- does this foam you're painting on this plane still have the paper on the outer coat? so its not technically painting directly onto the foam itself but more onto actual foam paper etc.
Great instructional as always! Love to see a larger scale Pup in the future.
Am i the only one whose eyes went straight for all the planes in the background?
Well done @Flitetest.
Outstanding video!!
Beautiful work and explanation 👌🏼
A very helpful video - Thanks for sharing your expertise!
I'd love one of these planes - are they hard to fly? I imagine they are pretty fast and twitchy. Any need for landing gear? Thx.
Oh yeayy a great video of great painting tips tutorial for this plane by John!
Wondering if one should pre-scuff all the parts ahead of cutting out the kit or before construction?
Great video . Is the 109 a lazer kit and where can I get one?
Ive used this same brand, just remember to scuff the surface lightly before painting or you can have peeling problems if you try to mask with any kind of self adhesive tape. 200 grit paper works really well.
where can i get the jets prints or kits that are behind you? look awesome'
Do you find that the rustoleum spray paint eats away at any of the bare foam edges? I make micros and dont have paper on any on them and found that the paints I had available were eating away at the foam. I havnt tried any of the paint and primer paints
Thank you this was great helped me a lot
Awesome vid John! Now I can speed paint without as many mess ups! One question tho. You mentioned doing decals with poster board, how can you do that?
Late to the party but my guess is he means getting a spare piece of foam board and cutting holes in it in the shape of the decal and using that as a mask to spray paint the image onto the plane itself (basically doing what he did with the fuselage wavy/holey stuff but in the shape of a decal).
Well done, thanks for the video. Missed the crickets though, lol.
I’m really excited for the new plane..I have a bit of an obsession with bf 109s lol. I’ve got a bit of a question tho... 19:00 for masking the pattern, can I just use printer paper instead of foam? Thanks
absolutely 🙂🙂
The plane looks great. One trick I have found that works well is to take an old sock and put some baby powder in it. Any where you are going to mask, dust lightly and place tape on that area. The paint will absorb any excess amount of the baby powder and will release from the tape leaving a crisp line. You do not need to overdo the powder, a little will work great.
Geebee racer.....love to see one
I'm stunned, simply :-) F-18 and F-14 (in this particular order) are ones I'm waiting for... Having B-17 done, do you consider any of classic airliners? DC-7 and Starliner are on my wishlist.
I am building a P-47 out of Adams (Dollar Tree) Foam Board. Is it the same procedure ? I remember seeing the use Min Wax Polyurethane B-4 painting Is that needed?
The steel wool is going to remove the "Slimmy Feel" from the foam board?
If the rustoleum paint touches the actual foam. Is there any chance it might "eat" away the foam or is it safe on foam?
"Wartime production"
You made my day XD
Great video great job john
What kind of foam sheets are you using and where can I purchase?
What type of spray paints are you using?
OMG I can see a Catalina!! 38:21 Please release this soon 3:45
Omg yes, please sell the Catalina
Very nice...thanks!
Great video, John!
when r u gonna make build videos for the f 16 or f14 ???
great paint job. As a newbie I'd like to see painting of a Super Cub on floats. Eventually I want to step up to a DHC-2 Beaver on floats then to my ultimate build and paint of a PBY. Black Cat version. Did you make it? Is there a build video?
Very helpful. Thank you. Future plane is eady. F-14 Tomcat.
A gret paintjob l really enjoyed your video
Hi broo what will be the ideal size or an RC plane
How does he make those Foam Spinners? Do they stay on during flight?
de Havilland DH98 Mosquito Please! Shouldn't be too tricky, just a variation on your already made P38 Lightning. Piece of cake!
I'd like to see some of these kits fly is there a link for the flight tests.
So, from what I see so far, this maker foam does not dissolve with the Rustoleum paint correct ? So it's not necessary to apply - say a coat of polycrylic first - as a base coat .. correct ? Also, where can we buy maker foam sheets ? Thank you for your time
Charles as long as you don’t peel the layer of paper off you’ll be fine. Also you can get maker foam from our website store.flitetest.com
@@FliteTestTech Thank you VERY MUCH !!
Do you paint over your servos and control horns?
that was a pretty cool job
Ive been waiting for this kind of video lol. Thanks :)
How long does it take miniwax applied to foam to be paintable?
Always excellent, John. Is the Zero next?? Hope so.
Please do a BF109 VS SPITFIRE fpv dog fight with airsoft!
@Black Metal Dash they could double the size
@Black Metal Dash Thats true
YES PLEASE
Yes!!!!! It would be amazing
Very nice. I noticed that the LE appeared to not have much paint. This may be due to you spraying from the top and not hitting the LE or TE while its masked. Perhaps it is easier to paint the LE and TE by using a brush to touch up (spray some paint onto a "dish" of aluminum foil and dip the brush in that.
AMAZING!!! I want one SOOOOOO bad!!
Gliders, over wings.
I'm trying to start my kids of various ages into the hobby.
I've a p51-d scale warbird which they're not going near..
It I want some planes which I can get them started on.
I've done paper planes, but I was looking for some "making"
And as I know your background....
Could we have some airframe designs so that they can be wrapped?
A foil wrap, tissue and glue, vinal maybe???
Oh, landing gear... Fixed and not. I think this is fairly easy to do.
Masterful work. Really enjoyed the whole process. 👍
Thanks for the great video. It would have been more helpful if you had provided a detailed list of the paint manufacturers, individual colors, and where you bought them. The hardest part is finding the products that are shown in 50% of the videos showing how to paint foam airplanes.
This is GREAT content. Thank you!
With the breathing mask you use, can you still smell the odour of the paint you are spraying?
Thank you.