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Once I have finished my Arbites Precinct (pics in gallery) I am planning to make a set of buildings using the same technique, i.e. 5mm Foamboard boxes basically. Making them is not too hard and I can cope with that. What I do have a problem with is painting them. I painted my Precinct with brushes because it was a model that needed some attention but it took so long to do! However, I will soon have about 10 reasonably large buildings that I will wish to paint quickly in probably one flat colour (you gotta love drab grey Imperial dwellings). I need a technique that is reasonably cheap (i.e. no £200 spray guns), available in the UK and, most importantly, will not melt the foamboard. Seems like a tall order putting it like that!

Many thanks for any thoughts to follow.

The OC-D

P.S. Will post pics when I have started building some.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1596844.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1596844.page GMT HELP! Need to Paint Lots of Foamboard Quickly http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597107.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597107.page GMT HELP! Need to Paint Lots of Foamboard Quickly
Lightly sand the surface of the sheets.

Get a can of spray paint and spray away.

Alternatively, use a bigger brush!

But still sand the surface of the sheets. It keys the surface and makes sure that acrylics stick to the board better.


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@Mr. Burning If I sand the surface it will rip the paper layer off, won't it, leaving it devoid of protection? Bigger brush is always there as a back-up though.

Thanks,

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The OC-D]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597595.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597595.page GMT Re:HELP! Need to Paint Lots of Foamboard Quickly
theocd wrote:By Latex do you mean Acrylic?

The OC-D


No, I mean latex. It"s completely harmless to foam and the like. forms a nice "skin" to paint over.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597627.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597627.page GMT Re:HELP! Need to Paint Lots of Foamboard Quickly
sub-zero wrote:
theocd wrote:By Latex do you mean Acrylic?

The OC-D


No, I mean latex. It"s completely harmless to foam and the like. forms a nice "skin" to paint over.


Cool, it's just I did a quick Google for it and it kept saying it was an alternative name for Acrylic Paint.

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theocd wrote:
sub-zero wrote:
theocd wrote:By Latex do you mean Acrylic?

The OC-D


No, I mean latex. It"s completely harmless to foam and the like. forms a nice "skin" to paint over.


Cool, it's just I did a quick Google for it and it kept saying it was an alternative name for Acrylic Paint.

The OC-D


It might be, i don't really know the difference. I've always used latex to be on the safe side. I suppose you could try a test peice or something.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597715.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597715.page GMT Re:HELP! Need to Paint Lots of Foamboard Quickly
theocd wrote:@Grambo Well, no Walmarts in Britain but I'll find an equivilant. As long as it won't melt the foamboard.

@Mr. Burning If I sand the surface it will rip the paper layer off, won't it, leaving it devoid of protection? Bigger brush is always there as a back-up though.

Thanks,

The OC-D


That why I said sand 'lightly' Always works well for me.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597824.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597824.page GMT Re:HELP! Need to Paint Lots of Foamboard Quickly then get a 2' bush and cut the bristles down to make a giant dry brush.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597891.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597891.page GMT Re:HELP! Need to Paint Lots of Foamboard Quickly

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Oh yah, the cans are around £9 a go and come in a few colours. Hope that helps!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597987.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1597987.page GMT Re:HELP! Need to Paint Lots of Foamboard Quickly
It might be, i don't really know the difference. I've always used latex to be on the safe side. I suppose you could try a test peice or something.

I will look into this thanks for the info.

That why I said sand 'lightly' Always works well for me.

I'm not one for doing things lightly but I'll have a try

Prime it with slightly watered down copydex .you can even add some fine sand .then you can spray it with an acrylic spray paint eg plasticote or similar.
then get a 2' bush and cut the bristles down to make a giant dry brush.

That sounds like a plan. A messy one nonetheless.

Textured spray paint from any B&Q, its called stone touch, also the suede touch is good too (they are made by plasticote i think), they give nice textures and aren't to melty, although a primer would be a good idea. The Stone touch is quite rough and doesn't go too far from one can and the suede touch is much smoother and goes further. The suede one is great for general light texturing. I'll post some pics when i get a chance.


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Oh yah, the cans are around £9 a go and come in a few colours. Hope that helps!


Well that hits the spot. (I'm sorry, you must get that all the time). I've got a B & Q near me, I'll have an explore one lunchtime. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1599237.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1599237.page GMT Re:HELP! Need to Paint Lots of Foamboard Quickly lol, glad i could be a help.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1599284.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296238/1599284.page GMT