Large Model Association Forum

Has anyone ever tried spraying Emulsion ??? it was suggested to me last week that household white matt emulsion would be a good primer to spray on my Vulcan----apparently it doesnt crack and its a good filler ,i realise it would need sealing before going out in the winter weather-----any thoughts??

Hi Dave maybe put it on with a paint roller, you shouldn't need to flat back much.
Chris

Chris---yes thats been suggested as well,may just try that on a test section---DAVE

Dave, I tried once with masonary paint, which is fairly similar to emulsion...it was rubbish & took forever!

I'd go withe the roller as Chris says, the little 5" ones should do a decent job.

Rob

Dave, forget it. Household emulsion is a pig to rub down because of all the plasticisers in it. Go to a car paint shop or any paint/stain supplies ( not household stuff ) and ask for high build white primer. I get mine from a company called 'MORRELLS', they have branches nationwide.It is cellulose based and thins quite well. It flats back perfectly and leaves a super finish ready for the top coat. Solly.

Agree with Stuart......I have sprayed emulsion with petty poor results. Nightmare to flat back as it's rubbery and it rolls up into little balls under the paper. Stick with white cellulose..............my local supplier can do 5ltrs for between 40 and 50 quid, so not vastly expensive.

Phil

Thanks to all for replies----thanks to Phil for convincing me to not use---i dont like the rubbing down job at the best of times,so your comment has convinced me to go back to the paint suppliers---DAVE

What about trying wallpaper?

Bonzey

Hi Ken--i have never wallpapered in the house---no chance i will be starting on the model---mind you,we have got decorators coming in next week,could tap him up -----

Ken Bones wrote:What about trying wallpaper?

Bonzey

Nice bit of wood chip perhaps, even a nice border around the leading edges.

Bonzey

Come boys you'll have Dave nipping down to B and Q for some grout next.

you could take the wing of the 10foot vulcan down to B&Q, and ask them to match the camo paint