RAF CRASH TENDER
Two years ago I totally restored an old Aerokits Crash Tender believed to have been originally built circa 1962.
Results appeared to have been very good and I used Halfords Grey Acrylic Primer for the decks and cabin sides. However I have noticed that the finish on the deck has started to crack a little with some small blisters around where the deck joins the superstructure. I thought that by using acrylic with a whole model that was stripped down to bare wood this would not occur.
I have heard some people say I should have used Car Plan acrylic but I have not seen a shop selling it for ages and the only other similar paint I know of is of course Humbrol Acrylic in aerosol cans that are readily available at the majority of model shops who sell plastic kits.
Has anyone else come across this after painting their boat with Halfords Acrylic paint?
Regards Boaty 😊
Results appeared to have been very good and I used Halfords Grey Acrylic Primer for the decks and cabin sides. However I have noticed that the finish on the deck has started to crack a little with some small blisters around where the deck joins the superstructure. I thought that by using acrylic with a whole model that was stripped down to bare wood this would not occur.
I have heard some people say I should have used Car Plan acrylic but I have not seen a shop selling it for ages and the only other similar paint I know of is of course Humbrol Acrylic in aerosol cans that are readily available at the majority of model shops who sell plastic kits.
Has anyone else come across this after painting their boat with Halfords Acrylic paint?
Regards Boaty 😊
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Thanks for that info. The deck will have to be sanded down and before a respray, a good base preparation will be required plus clear lacquer for a final finish.
I guess that Halfords spray paints are the most readily available ones .
The hull is painted in satin black and red below the waterline and neither the hull or the cabin tops are suffering from the problem.
Many thanks
Boaty
Mark