Great job on your video! Thank you. I have been flying airplanes since 1982 and I have been building everything out of wood. Now that I'm starting to get into foam airplanes, your video has been very helpful to know how to get the popcorn out.
Currently spraying minwax on my Kingfisher 1400 and stumbled on this vid. Great info! This will help my next project for sure! For anyone wondering, the spray is going on really well so far. Spraying over the top of my paint. But I definitely didn't put this much thought into it. 💪🏿
Very informative. Ive learned most of this on a self taught crash course on my own - but youve provided some incredibly valuable "tricks". Thank You !!
I'm glad you addressed folks weight questions. I fly with cameras 🤣. Paint weight is the least of my problems. But they all seem to fly just fine with some paint
Great informative video. Next time you paint it would be great to actually watch you in action, your planes are beautiful - almost all of mine are balsa now, but you're making me think of switching back. I did a basic minwax spray on a couple older foamies and even just doing that made them much stronger and resistant to hangar rash, which was the whole reason I went to balsa in the first place - I don't crash often, but my foam planes started looking beat up just from the trips to and from the field... with your technique I think my foamies would be cheaper alternatives that fly just as nice and stay looking great for years! Thanks
Very well done, I really like your style. I admire your craftsmanship in the painting you’re doing. I would also really appreciate if you could show how you start with the foam in it’s original covering when you get it and then your original treatment of the foam, including what grades and types of sandpaper you’re using. Thanks a lot, keep up the good work. Inspiring fleet of airplanes.!
Very inspiring and Beautiful work!! I really like the comment on using patience. Yea, your going to watch paint dry. Build another airplane. Thank you very much, great job!
Thank you for your very helpful video's and taking the time to answer so many questions! I'm getting back into planes, so reading up and learning from the experienced, before getting started. Nice job on your planes!
Thank you sir, and good luck. I build them like they are real planes so only do it ONCE. Then fly them like you stole them , they last longer that way.
Another tip to prevent paint bleed under your tape ruining your crisp lines is to put a coat of clear down (or a layer of polyurethane if you're using it) and let it dry prior to putting color down. Then any bleeds will be clear bleeds and will seal the edge.
Nice jobs on those ....whst cessna 150 is that awesome awesome , only thing I can say remotely negative is ...you missed a belt loop, which I do often in back....please share more of these videos, I learned alot , if only the skills or patience to do it
Thank you for thos video ever since i saw this video 4 years ago i been using your same technique since and i have been told o have the most beautiful foam planes they have ever seen from.other ppl at fly ins and clubs. I make all the graphics my self with a vynil plotter o have a 60 inch plotter and a 40 inch vynil graphics printer and i can print and cut anything inwant onto monkote to keep it as light weight as possible cause paint and poly weighs a good bit and then all the decals if o ised vynil liwk i woild on cars would ne heavy so o ise monokote lile i wpuld vynil to make my graphics and schemes
Hello, what actually is the foam filler? Is it something purchased at a hobby shop or home supply. Im a 7 year drone and race drone pilot but im almost finished building my first RC airplane-P51D Mustang. Im already hooked and i haven’t flown yet. Thank you very much for all of the tips and tricks!
You can purchase BEACON FOAM FILLER or you can use LIGHT WEIGHT SPACKLE from lowes or Home Depot or any online store to fill bad spots on a foam airplane.
I loved your down to earth demeaner. I have the yellow avanti-s. Wow, what could be done! And the Horizon 2.1m Cessna. I'm tried to paint the bare foam white on the Cessna. Masking on red and the red paint lifts. So how would you prep that for a complete re-paint ? Remove the paint with acetone ? Sand it ? Anyway, inspiring work. Cheers.
Very nice mate. I like seeing someone who takes the hobby a few steps further than just plug and play. I’m an old rc’r who’s done it all. Have you considered building balsa, either from scratch or from kits? I think someone like you might really enjoy it. Thanks for the info, I’m going to try this on one of my foamy eflite extras. Cheers mate! PS. What is your preferred clear top coat?
Thank you mate ! I'm old too and have done balsa planes and every kind of jet aircraft. Now I'm retired and trying foam airplanes now. Checkout all of my videos.
Great video without all the loud obnoxious music and noise. Nice being able to hear you loud and clear. With the minwax, have you seen any cracks from the foam flexing? Kinda lkeep lacquer cracks on an old school automotive paint.
Great Info.. On your trainer, I love the color scheme. Could you tell me what brand and blue color you used on the trainer plane. I would like to do it on a trainer I have. Thank you Jack
Mr Jackson, I have aFSM CORSAIR that has blisters all over it. If I was to sand and go through this process would that stop the blistering? Thank you for your thoughts on this! 🇺🇸👍🙋♂️🖖🏻
It's Jack again. I am now getting ready to use all your ideas. However, one question, do you paint the planes in pieces or all assembled. thanks again. Jack
I find it better to take the plane apart and paint it. Easier for me. Mask off what you dont want painted. Take your time dont be in a rush and let the paint dry a day or two. Hope you are practicing on something first !
I was gonna ask if you clear coat but you off-handed mentioned it, does it matter what kind? the plane should be faster because they are sealed. I would think less friction as they slip through the Air! Beautiful Job Sir!
Great job on your video! Thank you. I have been flying airplanes since 1982 and I have been building everything out of wood. Now that I'm starting to get into foam airplanes, your video has been very helpful to know how to get the popcorn out.
No over barring music, tried and true useful information, informative and professional! Thanks JetMan
So nice to see a video without the distracting crappy music.
No bullsh*t no loud music, just usefull information, 110% informative, THUMBS UP DUDE. The foam filler and 2x seems tempting.
I'm a professional painter at Beechcraft, who builds RC. You are very good. Do all the tricks I do. Very Enjoyable, Thanks!!!!
Thank you
Currently spraying minwax on my Kingfisher 1400 and stumbled on this vid. Great info! This will help my next project for sure!
For anyone wondering, the spray is going on really well so far. Spraying over the top of my paint. But I definitely didn't put this much thought into it. 💪🏿
Very nice video William. Thanks for sharing
Very informative. Ive learned most of this on a self taught crash course on my own - but youve provided some incredibly valuable "tricks". Thank You !!
gorgeous planes
I'm glad you addressed folks weight questions. I fly with cameras 🤣. Paint weight is the least of my problems. But they all seem to fly just fine with some paint
TONS of help, thank you for the video. Wish more were like you.☺
Just want to say thanks! About to convert the FMS F-4 to the Thunderbird scheme. Your tips will be a lifesaver!
thanks very much for the info , that really helps me to make friends with these foamies, I'm an old scratch builder tryin to get back into the hobby .
New to the foam game. Thanks so much for this video. Beautiful airplanes and paint work.
Great informative video. Next time you paint it would be great to actually watch you in action, your planes are beautiful - almost all of mine are balsa now, but you're making me think of switching back. I did a basic minwax spray on a couple older foamies and even just doing that made them much stronger and resistant to hangar rash, which was the whole reason I went to balsa in the first place - I don't crash often, but my foam planes started looking beat up just from the trips to and from the field... with your technique I think my foamies would be cheaper alternatives that fly just as nice and stay looking great for years!
Thanks
Just getting back into RC and this video just became my Bible for painting my foam aircraft....
Very well done, I really like your style. I admire your craftsmanship in the painting you’re doing. I would also really appreciate if you could show how you start with the foam in it’s original covering when you get it and then your original treatment of the foam, including what grades and types of sandpaper you’re using. Thanks a lot, keep up the good work. Inspiring fleet of airplanes.!
Direct and honest ideas that obviously yield pretty enviable results. All I can say is thanks...!
Minwax is fantastic. I use it for many things. Awesome birds man.
Thank you bud for explaining this to a newbie,
Looking forward to the day when foam planes comes like this from the factory :)
Someday we hope.
Thank you for sharing your tips and excellent work!
Awesome You're airplanes look Pretty sharp, Thanks for sharing....
Best video Ive seen about this stuff
Excellent tips, thanks for sharing! Nice work too!
Thank you Spike
That A10 looks gorgeous.
Awesome video...Thanks for sharing!
Great video i enjoyed it well done nice fleet too
Awesome video, beautiful planes.
Very inspiring and Beautiful work!! I really like the comment on using patience. Yea, your going to watch paint dry. Build another airplane. Thank you very much, great job!
I'm trying to model my Dad's Cessna 182. Thanks for the vid!
I refer to this all the time, poly is my go to on all my new foamies.
Thank you for watching Jason
Fantastic. Really professional job on these foam aircraft.
Beautiful planes my friend! Excellent job :)
You have mad skills dude. Congrats!
Thank you for your very helpful video's and taking the time to answer so many questions! I'm getting back into planes, so reading up and learning from the experienced, before getting started. Nice job on your planes!
Thank you sir, and good luck.
I build them like they are real planes so only do it ONCE. Then fly them like you stole them , they last longer that way.
Another tip to prevent paint bleed under your tape ruining your crisp lines is to put a coat of clear down (or a layer of polyurethane if you're using it) and let it dry prior to putting color down. Then any bleeds will be clear bleeds and will seal the edge.
Thanks. I'm going to give the minwax a go. Great video.
Very nice work. Your planes look great.
Thank you.
Your planes are beautiful, congratulations. Callie is the best
I don't use Callie anymore, I have RED5DESIGNS, to make all my decals , because he is faster for me and my plane designs.
Thanks brother! This was very helpful!
Good stuff. Glad I found your channel.
Thanks for the info
Wonderful work
Thanks so much for posting your technique. Your models look awesome. This will surely become a popular "how to paint foam" video.
Nice jobs on those ....whst cessna 150 is that awesome awesome , only thing I can say remotely negative is ...you missed a belt loop, which I do often in back....please share more of these videos, I learned alot , if only the skills or patience to do it
Eflite Cessna 150
Thank you
Checkout my F86 build
Very well done sir! Thank you for your time!
Thank you
Cool planes and video!!! Thanks for the turtorial.
awesome work, I may have to give it a go sometime!
Wow! Next level stuff!!
Thank you
Great video ! Lots of good info.
i do like your paint scheme much better than factory.
coming from another network engineer this video was amazing!
Thanks for all the great tips. Now it's time to do some costom paint work. Thanks 😎
Right On Man !
Now turn on some music in the shop and get busy
Hey man! I'm a dev and an rc piolot too! I gotta sub! lol. Nice video man! Thanks! ;)
thanks for tip bro,,,im just getting into planes now,,,i have been doing rc cars for last 4yrs... subbed ya
Thank you
My hat is off to you. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you sir.
Great Video Thanks
I like you’re dedication to the hobby. You have some beautiful planes sir.
Thank you sir .
It helps to hear that to keep going and trying to get better.
Love the vid! Only comment is that the Air Force A-10 has the emblem of a Navy fighter squadron, VFA-25 "Fist of The Fleet".
It's not a scheme of a real plane just a fantasy
This is great, can't wait to get painting!
Very nice job bro!! Man I wished my Avanti looked like that.
Thank you
Realy cool, and informative video!! Thanks!! Subscribed 👍👍
Thank you sir.
thanks for doing this video, learned how to firm up the foam.
Nice video, thanks
Amazing work !
Very nice
Great info. Thanks.
Very informative video nice work !
Thank you for thos video ever since i saw this video 4 years ago i been using your same technique since and i have been told o have the most beautiful foam planes they have ever seen from.other ppl at fly ins and clubs. I make all the graphics my self with a vynil plotter o have a 60 inch plotter and a 40 inch vynil graphics printer and i can print and cut anything inwant onto monkote to keep it as light weight as possible cause paint and poly weighs a good bit and then all the decals if o ised vynil liwk i woild on cars would ne heavy so o ise monokote lile i wpuld vynil to make my graphics and schemes
Amazing work.
Good job
quick and to the point! thank you
Very nice work. Thanks for the advise.
Inspirational stuff!!!!
Amazon, Hobby Lobby & Michaels has the Craft Foam Primer! Not just Wally world!!
Great video, good information 👍
Very helpful!
Great video 👍
Dude, bravo!
Do you weigh the plane before and after to know how much the finish is?
Hello, what actually is the foam filler? Is it something purchased at a hobby shop or home supply. Im a 7 year drone and race drone pilot but im almost finished building my first RC airplane-P51D Mustang.
Im already hooked and i haven’t flown yet.
Thank you very much for all of the tips and tricks!
You can purchase BEACON FOAM FILLER or you can use LIGHT WEIGHT SPACKLE from lowes or Home Depot or any online store to fill bad spots on a foam airplane.
I loved your down to earth demeaner. I have the yellow avanti-s. Wow, what could be done! And the Horizon 2.1m Cessna. I'm tried to paint the bare foam white on the Cessna. Masking on red and the red paint lifts. So how would you prep that for a complete re-paint ? Remove the paint with acetone ? Sand it ? Anyway, inspiring work. Cheers.
Acetone, sand, minwax, primer, paint, clear coat.
Msg. me on Facebook so we can send photos
Very nice mate. I like seeing someone who takes the hobby a few steps further than just plug and play. I’m an old rc’r who’s done it all. Have you considered building balsa, either from scratch or from kits? I think someone like you might really enjoy it. Thanks for the info, I’m going to try this on one of my foamy eflite extras. Cheers mate! PS. What is your preferred clear top coat?
Thank you mate !
I'm old too and have done balsa planes and every kind of jet aircraft. Now I'm retired and trying foam airplanes now.
Checkout all of my videos.
Man you don’t look old enough to be retired ! Have fun!
Dude, awesome!
Who was the graphics company? Valley?
Great video without all the loud obnoxious music and noise. Nice being able to hear you loud and clear. With the minwax, have you seen any cracks from the foam flexing? Kinda lkeep lacquer cracks on an old school automotive paint.
Not yet.
The finishes on your planes look fantastic. How much weight does six coats of minwax add?
Great Info.. On your trainer, I love the color scheme. Could you tell me what brand and blue color you used on the trainer plane. I would like to do it on a trainer I have. Thank you Jack
Jack
I painted that plane 3 years ago, paint is RUSTOLEUM 2X NAVY BLUE GLOSS.
Excellent informative video. Thank you.
Mr Jackson, I have aFSM CORSAIR that has blisters all over it. If I was to sand and go through this process would that stop the blistering? Thank you for your thoughts on this! 🇺🇸👍🙋♂️🖖🏻
Do you have the contact info for the “Cal graphic”. Thx and keep up the great videos👍
Google......CALLIE GRAPHICS
Is that foam filler something I can get at a local hobby shop? You have inspired me to repair on a wrecked a10
Thank you Sir! 👍
It's Jack again. I am now getting ready to use all your ideas. However, one question, do you paint the planes in pieces or all assembled. thanks again. Jack
I find it better to take the plane apart and paint it. Easier for me. Mask off what you dont want painted. Take your time dont be in a rush and let the paint dry a day or two.
Hope you are practicing on something first !
Mr. Jackson, what do you use to mask off your canopies to paint them or do you paint them with a brush?
I use yellow or green FROG TAPE and use spray paint.
@@t33jetman Thank you.
How do you get popcorn out on a foam wing
You have to cover it up with a lite weight spackling from LOWES , SAND , MINWAX, PRIMER , PAINT, CLEAR
I was gonna ask if you clear coat but you off-handed mentioned it, does it matter what kind? the plane should be faster because they are sealed. I would think less friction as they slip through the Air! Beautiful Job Sir!
I clea coat to seal in the decals .
Paint light not to add too much weight and use a lot of wax.
Thanks for the compliment..
Nice!!!
Great info! Thought about doing a video of an actual paint job? Would love to see!
That's not polyurethane. It's polycrylic. Other than that, good video
very good instructions, you should be a teacher. thank you. How in the world did you get that metal look on the nose of the T28?
Its called "Flight Metal ", it's a sticky tape . Just GOOGLE it.