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Post by Sikotik_Psyphi on Oct 1, 2009 20:49:08 GMT -5
I'm in the process of building a model airplane out of bottles, cans, cardboard and whatever else I can come up with. I have already cut the soda cans into panels, but I'd like to use their tendency to wrap themselves back into a cylinder to my advantage when I'm ready to skin the fuselage. I would need the paint removed from the cans to get the look I desire. I know I could sand them, but I'd prefer the surface to remain smooth. Any suggestions? It doesn't have to work quickly, as I'm taking my time and keep coming up with new ideas of things to add, it just needs to work and preferably cost less than $10.
In case anyone's interested, the finished plane is supposed to look similar to a B-29.
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Post by captainhooker on Oct 1, 2009 21:05:37 GMT -5
acetone maybe?
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Post by Vene on Oct 1, 2009 21:32:17 GMT -5
Acetone should work, I've used it in the past for thinning paint. Other organic solvents are likely to work as well, but acetone should be easy enough to get. You might want to look into the price of nail polish remover since acetone tends to be the main ingredient.
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Post by canadian mojo on Oct 3, 2009 20:44:44 GMT -5
Brake fluid. The stuff eats automotive paint readily, so it'll probably work on a tin can. It's also cheap and you can even test it for free if you have a car (pop hood, dip finger in the MC, smear on the can, and wait an hour).
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Post by rookie on Oct 5, 2009 8:35:39 GMT -5
This may be a stupid idea, but can you paint over the cans?
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Post by Mantorok on Oct 5, 2009 8:41:59 GMT -5
Not if you want a bare metal look.
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Post by Sikotik_Psyphi on Oct 5, 2009 19:51:45 GMT -5
My father told me that the cans I'm using use an electroplating process that would make it hard to remove the paint without sanding them. I've decided to just cut the cans into small panels that can be easily coaxed into the proper curves for the fuselage and also will lay flat for the wings after the adhesive bonds. I will end up painting the completed plane a silver metallic and give it a clear gloss coat after applying some decals. It's been slow going, but since my girlfriend will be away for two days, I expect to have all but the painting done by the end of the week.
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Post by rookie on Oct 5, 2009 21:36:37 GMT -5
Gasoline or WD-40 may work.
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