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CARF-Models P-47
Prepping for Pneumatics
If you are so inclined, now is the time to paint the interior areas of the wheel wells and gear
doors. Everyone has their favorite methods for prepping and painting. The following shows an
easy method of painting with water-based acrylic in the military spec Zinc Chromate Green.
Military spec paints are available at most hobby shops that also sell plastic military models. The
masking material is common sticky backed "Shelf Paper" available at most home supply stores.
Water-based acrylic paints are very easy to use. By
thinning with isopropyl alcohol, the paint dries
extremely fast; fumes and overspray are kept to a
minimum, and clean-up is fast and easy using soap
and warm water. These paints add almost no weight
and usually have a very opaque pigment that covers
extremely well.
Surfaces to be painted should be cleaned with
alcohol and dried. While still wet, paint overspray
can be wiped off with a damp cloth. Once dry,
overspray can be removed with common car
cleaner/wax. Painted finish can be clear-coated if
additional durability is desired.
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Use masking
tape to protect
finish
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