Phoenix Bomber Renovation

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Hello everybody,

This ageing phoenix bomber has been in my stash for a long time (I think I got it in 2001). I have decided to give it the finish it deserves and restore it. The only problem facing me is the layers of paint encrusted on the surface.

Here are the pics:

I will probably have to get the green stuff out when I fix the fins back on. Also need to order some clear canopies from mail order.



The black is the last colour scheme in a long line of failed attempts.


Close up of the paint damage - any ideas to strip the paint off welcome!


Some of the detail has been lost because there is too much paint.

Anyway I have to figure a way to strip the paint off, being resin this will be a bit problematic. If anyone knows how to do this then let me know. After I get it cleaned up I will assemble the model using green stuff to fill any gaps etc. This project will probably take me a long time so updates will be slow.

Ideas welcome for the paint sheme, ie what craftworld should I paint it.

Cheers

wasabi

[ssgtdude (M.I.A)]

Basically you are going to definately need to strip her down. Use the Green stuff, but do it before you glue it all back together. If there is any green stuff on it that will be eaten and need to be replaced.

Once you get it to the bare resin get us a pic and I can help you with the air holes and such. Teach you a little resin-fu so that you can get her back into the game with a great look to her.

[ElegaicRequiem]

The crazing actually looks really cool. You should replicate that when you repaint it.

[Hanska]

Jul 20, 2009 12:35:48 GMT -5 @wasabi said:

Anyway I have to figure a way to strip the paint off, being resin this will be a bit problematic.

Haven't tested it myself but in our local mini/model forums people recommend Fairy power spray. Googled it and it seems it's not a local product. It's safe to use on plastic so I'd imagine it's safe for resin. Another (at least plastic safe) option is some break fluids.

[ssgtdude (M.I.A)]

Simple green would be a better solution or even the foaming oven cleaner.

For Oven cleaner just spray it into a plastic bag large enough to hold the pieces to be stripped and let it sit. Foam the bag up good too. Just fill the danged thing with as much as you can get in it. Then put the pieces in.

[Deleted]

Hello everyone,

It has been a while since my last post, have moved into a new house and only just got broadband back up and running. I have made progress on the pheonix bomber. I used brake fluid to remove the paint from the resin. It was a trip through memory lane, seeing all the old coats of colour. Now the model is almost stripped back to the bare resin. Check out the progress so far.


The old red is coming through nicely


The bomber as it is now, need to attach and repair broken parts and get my hands on some spare canopies.

Hopefully I will get it ready for painting, keep an eye out.....

[ssgtdude (M.I.A)]

After using the break fluid you now need a good degreaser.

Once again. Simple green is excellent for this.
I would also suggest giving it a good rub down with soft scrub afterwards. It is a very light abrasive that will help the paint adhere to the smooth resin plastic much better without scratching the surface.