How I paint Foam Airplanes

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William Jackson Custom RC Planes

5 жыл бұрын

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@dedomv11 Ай бұрын

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.

@michaelphillips-nxs 4 жыл бұрын

No over barring music, tried and true useful information, informative and professional! Thanks JetMan

@JesseWright68 4 жыл бұрын

So nice to see a video without the distracting crappy music.

@cowboy6591 5 жыл бұрын

No bullsh*t no loud music, just usefull information, 110% informative, THUMBS UP DUDE. The foam filler and 2x seems tempting.

@gregpopp4847 4 жыл бұрын

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 !!

@emem1613 5 ай бұрын

Very nice video William. Thanks for sharing

@stevearpey9241 5 жыл бұрын

Direct and honest ideas that obviously yield pretty enviable results. All I can say is thanks...!

@eazymoneyracing 3 жыл бұрын

Just want to say thanks! About to convert the FMS F-4 to the Thunderbird scheme. Your tips will be a lifesaver!

@mikeekim2532 3 жыл бұрын

TONS of help, thank you for the video. Wish more were like you.☺

@jimkrynak3510 4 жыл бұрын

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 .

@ajl9791 Жыл бұрын

New to the foam game. Thanks so much for this video. Beautiful airplanes and paint work.

@stephenn434 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your tips and excellent work!

@markgarmon5330 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@foxprogt 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting your technique. Your models look awesome. This will surely become a popular "how to paint foam" video.

@randyherbrechtsmeier4796 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a professional painter at Beechcraft, who builds RC. You are very good. Do all the tricks I do. Very Enjoyable, Thanks!!!!

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@thomasjent1431 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@t33jetman 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@bgav8915 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Glad I found your channel. Thanks for the info

@easystar123 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Really professional job on these foam aircraft.

@PatrioticAnarchist 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, beautiful planes.

@JaxTellerRC 5 жыл бұрын

This is great, can't wait to get painting!

@FatGuyFliesRC 5 жыл бұрын

Cool planes and video!!! Thanks for the turtorial.

@rcjrpilot 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome You're airplanes look Pretty sharp, Thanks for sharing....

@aarontaylor1484 3 жыл бұрын

Great video i enjoyed it well done nice fleet too

@rondwight1032 5 жыл бұрын

Just getting back into RC and this video just became my Bible for painting my foam aircraft....

@seanmolloy9422 5 жыл бұрын

quick and to the point! thank you

@Jorge-hj2tp 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful planes my friend! Excellent job :)

@stevemann6082 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for doing this video, learned how to firm up the foam.

@geoffadam4475 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing work !

@rock3tcatU233 5 жыл бұрын

That A10 looks gorgeous.

@jmscott31 Жыл бұрын

Minwax is fantastic. I use it for many things. Awesome birds man.

@buschdogg 4 жыл бұрын

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

@herkloader34 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done sir! Thank you for your time!

@t33jetman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@spikekavalench Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips, thanks for sharing! Nice work too!

@t33jetman Жыл бұрын

Thank you Spike

@cr-us9ch 4 жыл бұрын

Best video Ive seen about this stuff

@leomcnamara8711 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video...Thanks for sharing!

@Terry12345 3 жыл бұрын

You have mad skills dude. Congrats!

@RickMaddoxSr 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm going to give the minwax a go. Great video.

@radioflitercairplanes1715 4 жыл бұрын

Great video ! Lots of good info.

@georgerojas59 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bud for explaining this to a newbie,

@TheTedbull 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing work.

@reckemroysrc3764 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great tips. Now it's time to do some costom paint work. Thanks 😎

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

Right On Man ! Now turn on some music in the shop and get busy

@AlexApol 4 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to model my Dad's Cessna 182. Thanks for the vid!

@frank-vq4mx 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice work. Thanks for the advise.

@richardk302 5 ай бұрын

Thanks brother! This was very helpful!

@BALAZSER1 5 жыл бұрын

Realy cool, and informative video!! Thanks!! Subscribed 👍👍

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.

@JLHcave 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice work. Your planes look great.

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@RCbashingtheKRATON 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for tip bro,,,im just getting into planes now,,,i have been doing rc cars for last 4yrs... subbed ya

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@RCPilot48 10 ай бұрын

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.!

@rctruckernut 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, good information 👍

@EsqChrio 5 жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks.

@Syphronix 2 ай бұрын

gorgeous planes

@anthonythompson4718 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice job bro!! Man I wished my Avanti looked like that.

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@luky.249 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful work

@oldasa 5 жыл бұрын

Inspirational stuff!!!!

@williamwallace9427 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Next level stuff!!

@t33jetman Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@parkflyer68 11 ай бұрын

awesome work, I may have to give it a go sometime!

@charliecurtis5896 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video nice work !

@halroofner4069 4 жыл бұрын

I like you’re dedication to the hobby. You have some beautiful planes sir.

@t33jetman 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir . It helps to hear that to keep going and trying to get better.

@ericrodriguez4090 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, awesome!

@vipergam 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video Thanks

@jstmag Жыл бұрын

I refer to this all the time, poly is my go to on all my new foamies.

@t33jetman Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Jason

@bobdegood71 5 жыл бұрын

My hat is off to you. Thanks for sharing.

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.

@rccowboys 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man! I'm a dev and an rc piolot too! I gotta sub! lol. Nice video man! Thanks! ;)

@zeno6111753 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the day when foam planes comes like this from the factory :)

@t33jetman 2 жыл бұрын

Someday we hope.

@xKmotx 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir! 👍

@JohnVHRC 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, bravo!

@stevestonrcguy5393 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@fdm225 Жыл бұрын

coming from another network engineer this video was amazing!

@Demolishionist Жыл бұрын

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.

@nheather 4 жыл бұрын

The finishes on your planes look fantastic. How much weight does six coats of minwax add?

@InfoWithheld Жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@gregosh83 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thanks

@musk-eteer9898 3 жыл бұрын

i do like your paint scheme much better than factory.

@733DMPILOT 2 жыл бұрын

Your planes are beautiful, congratulations. Callie is the best

@t33jetman 2 жыл бұрын

I don't use Callie anymore, I have RED5DESIGNS, to make all my decals , because he is faster for me and my plane designs.

@toddshobbyzone659 2 жыл бұрын

Is that foam filler something I can get at a local hobby shop? You have inspired me to repair on a wrecked a10

@mavdriver8 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@smileyhomeimprovementsjohn6165 11 ай бұрын

Good job

@williewideback 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

@thewaltbrownellchannel9318 2 ай бұрын

Do you weigh the plane before and after to know how much the finish is?

@adamhale6672 5 жыл бұрын

I’m really new to rc and have my first scratch build coming up. How much weight does the minwax add? I can’t afford a lot of weight and was planning on costing in brown paper, but I’m not sure if that’ll be enough. Im also concerned that a spray on paint will corrode the foam if it gets through.

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

Order from Walmart.com the foam safe primer and don't use the Minwax to save some weight. Weight of the Minwax or paint is up to YOU as how many coats YOU put on. Spray one light coat if you want to save weight. Always remember to wet sand between coats to save weight . I use two foam brushes , one to put the Minwax light thin coat on, the the second foam brush to remove as much as I can the Minwax that is left on. One or two coats will do till you get good at this.

@bondspyguy007 5 жыл бұрын

What did you use for the metal on the cowl of the T28 ? it looks good. I use the Liquid Chrome markers for detail on my models like the wheel rims etc works good and I always use Polycrylic on my foam models it makes them a lot tougher I find

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

I use "Flight Metal" , it has a sticky back . Look on KZfaq to see how to apply it.

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

Product is called "Flight Metal" you buy it in rolls.

@adamflores3090 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Very informative and helpful! What I would like to know is where did get the foam filler at? I've searched but have not been successful.

@t33jetman 3 жыл бұрын

MotionRC

@scottbusby6095 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job. Especially loved the 3m fox that you did too. (I had one) just with stock decals though. I have a question please. I have a small foam glider I want to paint the wing tips and rudder only just for visibility, I plan on using rubbing alcohol to get rid of mould release agents, I have a foam safe paint ready but I'm really struggling to find foam safe clear coat to put on top to protect the paint from scratches. Worried about the foam being eaten with wrong products. Ideally a satin clear finish but the minwax satin is 32.00gbp over in UK. Any ideas on alternatives please? Over here they do sell rustoleum clear sealer in satin which is a lot cheaper, have you any experience with that please? Many thanks 😄

@t33jetman 4 жыл бұрын

Mask off the area around your painted surface and the spray clear coat on your paint. If you don't want to do that you can spray clear coat from a DISTANCE ( more than 12 inches) not close up. 2 light Mist coats . Minwax as a base coat you can spray anything.

@jackmurray8559 5 жыл бұрын

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

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

Jack I painted that plane 3 years ago, paint is RUSTOLEUM 2X NAVY BLUE GLOSS.

@lukaspritchard1129 2 жыл бұрын

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".

@t33jetman 2 жыл бұрын

It's not a scheme of a real plane just a fantasy

@assocpress 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think about the red/white/blue Air Force for a T28 like you’ve done on the A10? I’m prior service AF. I have a new Eflite T28 1.2 that I’d like to paint. I originally thought I’d paint it metallic and blue but I’m really digging the red/white/blue you did. What do you think? What are the actual colors you used? Also, originally I had though Matte versus glossy but this is my first go at this. Thanks much.

@t33jetman 3 жыл бұрын

I've already did a big USAF, T28, in red , white, blue and there is a video of it flying on my channel. Checkout on FACEBOOK " Fans of William Jackson custom rc planes ' for All my photos.

@WrightBrosRC 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Could you please elaborate on the foam filler you use? I haven't found the perfect filler yet. They all seem to have different sanding and finishing results. I use similar techniques as you. No matter the finish, the sun is the enemy. The darker the color, the more light/heat absorbed. Even the hardest finishes cannot take it because the heat deforms the foam from the inside out or behind the hard shell. There used to be a supplier(s) of economically priced aircraft shades that stretched over the wingtips and tail to make a shaded tent over the aircraft. They will certainly extend the life of your finish as well. -Den

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

The plane shade that you are looking for is from a company called FMSMODEL.COM, $7.99. BEACON FOAM FILLER. I never leave my planes in the sun except to fly them.

@braddarnell2498 10 ай бұрын

Who was the graphics company? Valley?

@steelyerface21 Жыл бұрын

nice stuff, for the clear top coat like on the blue angels prop plane what clear coat do you use ? still the polycrylic cans ? or do you recommend some other kind of clear top coat spray? thanks

@t33jetman Жыл бұрын

On the planes in this video, I used RUSTOLEUM 2X gloss clear paint or matt clear coat.

@trullmann 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job! how many coats of color are you using and what clear are you finishing off with?

@t33jetman 4 жыл бұрын

The number of coats is up to your liking for the look you want to achieve. I only use Rustoleum 2X clear on my planes and the number of coats is up to you and your liking and weight savings because you are going to add weight with paint. So go lite on the paint.

@jackmurray8559 5 жыл бұрын

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

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

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 !

@nicholasjacobs1967 Жыл бұрын

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.

@t33jetman Жыл бұрын

Acetone, sand, minwax, primer, paint, clear coat. Msg. me on Facebook so we can send photos

@hcmaclub5905 4 жыл бұрын

I have a question. Do you cut the hinges and put pin hinges in before painting? And do you fill the seams on the elevator and rudder before painting?

@t33jetman 4 жыл бұрын

No, to all your questions.

@vincegoheen2764 4 ай бұрын

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

@t33jetman 4 ай бұрын

Eflite Cessna 150 Thank you Checkout my F86 build

@chrisambrose8838 3 ай бұрын

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! 🇺🇸👍🙋‍♂️🖖🏻

@chad4054 3 жыл бұрын

YO,JETTMAN, I'm putting the minwax on my plane and it seems to not wanna adhere .do you send your planes before the minwax or just after.sorry for all the questions but your planes look really good,thanks bud

@t33jetman 3 жыл бұрын

Lightly sand, clean with alcohol, spray or brush on Minwax let dry for a day or two.

@Tarpmanbv1 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@t33jetman 4 жыл бұрын

Not yet.

@joejohnson4744 5 жыл бұрын

What grit wet/dry sandpaper do you use to acquire these great results?

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

Anything over 400, work your way up 800, 1000. it's up to you on what results you want to get . It just takes more time if you want a super smooth finish. On some of my planes I just paint and clear coat and call it a day and just fly them .

@miller7759 4 жыл бұрын

First off I love your Birds Sir.... The Cessna and A-10 are Fabulous. I tried the Minwax and it works great. How ever it did lift on me when I peeled up the masking tape. I used frog tape as you suggested as well what did I do wrong? So to get the brush marks out I can wet sand it too? How thick should I apply the Min Wax? If I go to thick you get the white air bubbles? Seems to helps strengthen the foam descent and I like the glossy finish. Compaired to the Floor cleaner which is better and protects the foam better? I did the MinWax in my Eflite Commander Straight outta the box. I just wanna know why it lifted with the tape and how to do it right.

@t33jetman 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear your problems. First of all I'd probably didn't make this clear and I have to make it much more clear you boss practice practice practice you are not going to get the Finish like I did just trying to do this the first time this is not easy it takes practice a lot of it and learn what works and doesn't doesn't work. Some things you can try and keep in mind number one was the plane cleaned with alcohol first to remove any release agent from the factory second thing to do sometimes I use sandpaper which is like eight hundred or higher maybe a thousand just to rough up the surface to give the Minwax something to stick to on my plane you can use three coats of Minwax used to dry between each coat which may take a day and you want to send the Minwax slightly before you start to put the primer on 3rd when I go to take my tape off as in the video I stated I use a heat gun to warm my tape up before I start pulling on it so that it does not live to tape on my A10 it has six coats of Minwax on it that's why it has such a thick surface to put my paint and peel the tape off on once again in closing you must practice practice practice this took years for me to learn and that's why I'm good at it hopefully you can recover from this if not acetone it off and start all over again and do it right

@t33jetman 4 жыл бұрын

When I get home tonight I am going to make another video about painting to answer your question.

@jaybertolucci6878 5 жыл бұрын

What paints did you use on the Blue Angel T-28? I’m going to do something similar.

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

Rustoleum 2X paint.Gloss Deep Blue

@dsarnson 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Noticed the Kent state shirt. I fly in Aurora. Are you near by? Corsair club maybe? Would love to see you work up close. Also check out a product called ModPodge. I use that to surface seal the foam prior to and after paint. Cheers!

@t33jetman 5 жыл бұрын

DSA44, YES I am a KSU FLASH, but I live in Wooster, Ohio. I started my flying with that club back in the 80's but all the old guys from then are gone. I've got 13 acres at home I fly out of. My new video is going to show another T28 done in Thunderbird schemes