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.
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 !!
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.
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!
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.!
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
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
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
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
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.
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 !
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 😄
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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! 🇺🇸👍🙋♂️🖖🏻
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.
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 !!
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
Direct and honest ideas that obviously yield pretty enviable results. All I can say is thanks...!
Just want to say thanks! About to convert the FMS F-4 to the Thunderbird scheme. Your tips will be a lifesaver!
New to the foam game. Thanks so much for this video. Beautiful airplanes and paint work.
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 .
TONS of help, thank you for the video. Wish more were like you.☺
Thanks so much for posting your technique. Your models look awesome. This will surely become a popular "how to paint foam" video.
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.
Thank you for sharing your tips and excellent work!
Good stuff. Glad I found your channel.
Thanks for the info
Fantastic. Really professional job on these foam aircraft.
This is great, can't wait to get painting!
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!
Cool planes and video!!! Thanks for the turtorial.
Awesome video, beautiful planes.
Amazing work !
Great video i enjoyed it well done nice fleet too
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
You have mad skills dude. Congrats!
Just getting back into RC and this video just became my Bible for painting my foam aircraft....
quick and to the point! thank you
Awesome You're airplanes look Pretty sharp, Thanks for sharing....
thanks for doing this video, learned how to firm up the foam.
Very well done sir! Thank you for your time!
Thank you
Excellent tips, thanks for sharing! Nice work too!
Thank you Spike
Great video ! Lots of good info.
Beautiful planes my friend! Excellent job :)
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.!
thanks for tip bro,,,im just getting into planes now,,,i have been doing rc cars for last 4yrs... subbed ya
Thank you
Realy cool, and informative video!! Thanks!! Subscribed 👍👍
Thank you sir.
Best video Ive seen about this stuff
Minwax is fantastic. I use it for many things. Awesome birds man.
Very nice work. Your planes look great.
Thank you.
Amazing work.
That A10 looks gorgeous.
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
Thank you bud for explaining this to a newbie,
Very nice job bro!! Man I wished my Avanti looked like that.
Thank you
Thanks. I'm going to give the minwax a go. Great video.
Dude, awesome!
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.
Wow! Next level stuff!!
Thank you
Great info. Thanks.
Inspirational stuff!!!!
awesome work, I may have to give it a go sometime!
Awesome video...Thanks for sharing!
Thanks brother! This was very helpful!
Thank you Sir! 👍
Wonderful work
I refer to this all the time, poly is my go to on all my new foamies.
Thank you for watching Jason
Very nice work. Thanks for the advise.
I'm trying to model my Dad's Cessna 182. Thanks for the vid!
Great video, good information 👍
Hey man! I'm a dev and an rc piolot too! I gotta sub! lol. Nice video man! Thanks! ;)
My hat is off to you. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you sir.
Very informative video nice work !
gorgeous planes
Great Video Thanks
coming from another network engineer this video was amazing!
Looking forward to the day when foam planes comes like this from the factory :)
Someday we hope.
Very helpful!
Dude, bravo!
The finishes on your planes look fantastic. How much weight does six coats of minwax add?
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.
Great video 👍
i do like your paint scheme much better than factory.
Good job
Very nice
Nice video, thanks
Is that foam filler something I can get at a local hobby shop? You have inspired me to repair on a wrecked a10
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.
Nice!!!
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
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
I use "Flight Metal" , it has a sticky back . Look on CZcams to see how to apply it.
Product is called "Flight Metal" you buy it in rolls.
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
Lightly sand, clean with alcohol, spray or brush on Minwax let dry for a day or two.
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.
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!
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.
MotionRC
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.
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 !
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
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 😄
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.
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
Nice job!
how many coats of color are you using and what clear are you finishing off with?
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.
Do you weigh the plane before and after to know how much the finish is?
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
On the planes in this video, I used RUSTOLEUM 2X gloss clear paint or matt clear coat.
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!
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
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.
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.
Very nice video, thanks! Who makes the Cessna model? I have been wanting to get a Cessna and paint it up like the first aircraft I trained in.
Eflite , Horizon Hobby
@@t33jetman Thanks!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Who was the graphics company? Valley?
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