Paint

[red67]

What types of paint does everyone use on the MDF?
both for body and underside

thx in advance-

[markh15]

Hi There,
I think that most would agree that it depends on the skill of the driver.

If you expect a few knocks and bangs (from a younger driver), then a good quality, exterior gloss, brush paint will be great, then small touch ups can be done.
If your pilot is a little older, and more co-ordinated, then a couple of coats of car spray is fine.

The thing to consider is that Gloss paint is easier to re-touch and quite in-expensive, and 'Automotive' paint is the opposite, but gives a better finish.

In either case, it's down to the preperation of the surface.
MDF is already very smooth, so a good quality sealer (as described by Richard in the build manual) and then careful prep of the surface is needed, to acheive a quality finish.

At the end of the day, these are designed for children (although we all forget this), and you should expect a few knocks in the first few months (or 12 in my grandsons case).

This subject has had coverage in the past, and is on page 2 of the 'General Discusion' section.

Keep Busy,
Regards,
Mark.

[Tosh]

I did two coats of mdf primer/sealer with some flatting after each. I then had my local woodworking shop spray the top coat in a paint they had made up - and then lacquered

Underside was Dulux weathershield satin black put on with a small radiator roller - two+ coats

[multisync]

Hi Red
It's really a matter of "you pays yer money and takes yer choice".
I have to agree with Mark. Preparation is most important, I used mdf primer first, but should have rubbed that down better, before applying the top coat, as some brushmarks show through.
For top coat I used aerosol car spray paint, it gives a nice finish without too much trouble, but is expensive and more difficult to touch up small blemishes. However careful you are, you will need to touch up sometime. (My scratches are usually caused in the garage!). If I did it all again, I would probably brush paint it.
The underside is brushed on matt black, and the interior is brushed on, grey undercoat, left matt. Both look fine.
Best Wishes
Walter

[Seamus]

Hi,

I am building an MB43 and found this website after searching for Olive Drab:-

www.militaryvehiclepaint.co.uk

I have ordered some quick drying Dark Olive Drab Satin and intend to roller it on to primed WR MDF, I will let you know how it turns out..... 

Seamus

[toys4me]

Hi all, I agree with all that has been said about prep. Car body filler used to finish screw holes, joints and odd marks etc. 2 coats MDF primer/undercoat. Genuine Landrover paint from L/R spairs store, applied with small roller, keep polished. Underside coated with bituminous paint, seals out everything. Ally parts are lightly brushed with fine scotchbrite and a given a coat of wax polish, other 'ally' parts painted with Hamerite smooth silver for exact match with real ally parts. All this done end of 2005 and still looking good.  Mayfair will be much the same. Hope this helps.
Keith