Protecting Foam Model Planes
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- I've been protecting my larger EPO foam models using a particular type of floor polish.
The product is Pledge - revive it, floor gloss which you can buy from some importers on Amazon.
It's not cheap but goes a long way. I've done three big models and still have more than half left.
This stuff has been off the market for a couple of years now, I bought my last bottle 3 years ago from Amazon UK.
I bought mine a couple of years ago. Just thought I'd pass on the information, shame it's come off the market!
I see this stuff has been recommended as a replacement product to use.... www.lakeland.co.uk/20286/quick-shine-floor-finish-800ml
Just another name change that's all.
I remember "Klear", from my stint in the army. I wonder if they still make that stuff!!! It was awesome polish
I believe this Revive It stuff replaced Klear as the preferred product, now it to has been discontinued :(
it turns out that Klear' is now "Pledge Multisurface Polish". 👍
Marketing!!! Just when you get used to something, they go and change it! :D
Use it to shine the canopy on model planes, and seal decals in
That’s interesting product Caroline, I have year to try, but min wax and product apparently.
It goes on real nice, definitely worth a try Chris!
Deluxe Materials Foam Finish Dad, you should support your manufacturer’s 🤣 😆
@@ficosk8 You right 😂
I've been using Liquitex Varnish.
Not heard of that one, I assume being acrylic it is foam safe. :)
@@Caroline_Tyler It was the only brand I could find in sweden that seemed to be somewhat similar to MinWax and don't melt the models :)
How about adding too much weight
does this floor gloss (varnish) dry rigid? if so, is it prone to cracking due to flex?
i laminate my wings... harder (more fiddlier) to do than painting a 'hardener' on!!!
It's so thin that I have not seen any indication of it cracking off at all. It's really good at cutting down on general hanger rash, it won't stop dents from harder hits. Plus you end up with nice shiny planes!!!
Nice finish! 👍🏼 Have you tried Deluxe Materials FoamFinish or EzeKote? They are from the UK and are super NICE! Same application and they leave a great protection layer :) Also almost no added weight and the bottles last „forever“
I'll have to check them out, when this huge bottle eventually runs out.
@ I think the protection layer from Deluxe Materials is a bit thicker 👍🏼
Hi Caroline, your red painted wingtips look good, how did you do those? what paint did you use? and any preparation? Thanks Steve 🙂
Hi Steve, The paint is the standard bright orange on this model. I think the indoor lighting shifted the colour balance a little.
Future is good stuff. You could also use poly acrylic
It's true that foam breaks down quite quickly. I am using plain ol Elmers Glue mixed with water to make a great coating. Oxidization is the killer. If you can do ANYTHING to keep oxygen off the surface, you are winning!!!!!!
Probably the same as Future floor polish, which I use as a final coat for my plastic scale models.
Minwax is the "in" treatment for foamies. Is a real coating
I've used it in conjunction with lightweight fibreglass to strengthen areas on foam planes, but not on its own. Interesting.
Please explain someone. How is a thin coat of polish going to protect from knocks and dents? Watered down PVA would be just as effective, as in not.
It will not stop a dent, but it does strengthen and shine the surface layer. I've also found it reduces catches from fingernails and the like.
Awesome tip thanks for sharing!
Glad you liked it. :)
Looks great thanks for the tip
Hope it helps!
Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Thanks for watching! Hope you found it useful :)
I have grown to hate EPO . I've ordered a flight stabilisation box coming next week. 😊
The application music was spot on.
It was annoying.
Hahahahahahaha It’s relaxing for a relaxing activity :) the result hours later is very exciting on the other side 🤣:)))))
I use Minwax Polycrylic.
I've used that when I'm adding Fibreglass protection but it doesn't give a really nice gloss finish.
@@Caroline_Tyler I use the gloss clear and it’s a very nice finish.
I used to do that on my vynel top in the 70s. It's all good till it gets wet.
😃
Any acrylic floor coating should accomplish the same results
Is it WOOD POLISH ? And mixed with SPRIT OR Alcohol
No, the liquid is a coating, not a polish. It's water based, so safe on foam.
hello there, i have just found your channel, subbed, i am new to rc flying, have had a couple of lessons at my club, do you think the tasman would make a good trainer. thanks
Firstly, thank you for your subscription, I hope you find lots to enjoy. The Tasman is an excellent trainer plane, once it's been trimmed for the flaps as it balloons easily. I haven't found any bad habits of the plane.
@@Caroline_Tyler Many thanks for advice, I was told to set up flaps but not use them until I have a bit of experience behind me. I am down to a choice of 2 planes now the Tasman or Riot, both are large enough for me to see in the air which i need with my eye sight 🤣
The inflatable tyres on the Tasman are great for grass operations. I leave mine fairly soft which reduces landing bounces.
@@Caroline_Tyler Looks like I will be going for this plane, just been told that I would need to setup a flap /elevator mix to stop the ballooning on landings. thanks for your help
Spent several months trying to buy this product online - & I just found bunches of cowboys selling empty promises!
Finally secured a 1/2 pint tin of Minwax Full Gloss for £25.00! - Very good stuff, but 'liquid gold' prices or what?! : )
Yes, I was struggling to get it when I did.....It's a good job it goes on so sparingly!
Spray type containers of Pledge are freely available. Why not use that. I will give it a go.
Please let us know if it works for you. This is not a regular polish, it's a gloss coating really.
Thanks!
Welcome!
Wow, looks like smooth plastic.
The mouldings from X-Fly, FMS and their like are really good and smooth to start with.
“Shouldn’t effect paint… oh it actually does take paint off” 😂
Very very slightly if you rub on some paint. Mostly, no issues on my models.
Discontinued product Janurary 2022, maybe some stocks left someplace.
I found out....look earlier in the comments for some suggested substitutes. My planes got some nice looks and comments on their shiny skin on Sunday :)
Great tip but I refuse to $125 for 27 fl oz.
I completely agree!!!
Maybe try this which was recommended in the comments here. Looks very much like ane equivalent product. www.lakeland.co.uk/20286/quick-shine-floor-finish-800ml
Not wishing to be harsh, but what's the point in teaching us such a useful tip, when the product isn't available ? Bit pointless unless you identify a suitable replacement ... just sayin ... 🇬🇧
I didn't know it had been discontinued, in the comments are several recommendations for others.
@@Caroline_Tyler OK thanks. I'll check them out.
Music is obnoxious and too loud.