A JJRC H25G. I plan to use spray cans for the camouflage paint job. The paint pens are intended for World War II-style "nose art", and the FAA registration number. Both of which will be oversprayed with a clear coat for preservation.
prolly means "decals" not "details"
my considered reply to this thread back when it was posted,
paint is traditionally applied with a brush.. technology which conveniently provides a variety of line widths et c. check hobby stores or gaming stores for little bottles of enamel, cleans up easy with alcohol, might not be too pricey, and might still be in serviceable condition a year later if cleaned and closed up proper like. some of your wife's nail polish and a whittled toothpick
i remember the water based miniatures paints being pretty hefty as well.
I have experience with model paints in both brush and spray aplication. They cover well, but are not made for outdoor use, and will not last long in the rough environment of drone landings and occassional contact with tree leaves. I'm inclined to paints formulated for outdoor furniture, ironwork, etc. That go on in thin but tough coates, require minimal masking, and are inexpensive. Most are available in gloss, semi-gloss, satin, or flat tones similar to traditional aircraft colors.prolly means "decals" not "details"
my considered reply to this thread back when it was posted,
paint is traditionally applied with a brush.. technology which conveniently provides a variety of line widths et c. check hobby stores or gaming stores for little bottles of enamel, cleans up easy with alcohol, might not be too pricey, and might still be in serviceable condition a year later if cleaned and closed up proper like. some of your wife's nail polish and a whittled toothpick
i remember the water based miniatures paints being pretty hefty as well.
Also. Outdoor paints tend to be less expensive, considering that they are produced and sold in greater quantities. So I can paint several quads in similar colors more economically.
"Hypo dripping"???
Interesting. But the problem is that with that method, there is no control over the pattern applied, plus I want the pattern to be in specific colors, in specific sizes to the pattern, and in specific locations on the fuselage like these. Something that would be easier to accomplish with spray cans and masking tape.
Nice. But the pattern on the firearms is too fine for my intended application. I'm replicating the larger patterns used on USAF combat aircraft.
Oh, I wasn't planning to paint with a brush. Too time-consuming. No, I'm looking at spraying a base shade of green, then masking off and spraying each additional color where appropriate. After that all dries. Adding the intended identifier markings, then a clear dull overcoat.
It might be time consuming, but it sure sounds like lots of fun!
Doing some modifications that I want to complete, before applying the paint. By the way. I saw some brushed motor ESC's listed on eBay. Are thry pracyical on a quad? I have a JJRC H25G, which uses the same motors as the Syma X8. Since I'm building a brushless motored quad, it makes sense to me to be able to use the same transmitter and receiver for both, as I'm looking at the Flysky I6 combination. The I6 receiver also has the advantage of dual antennas, over the single antenna on the JJRC FCB.
