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Question

I've just started helping one of my kids with an Airfix model (No, I have! Really! I'm not doing it on my own.) but the paint won't wet the plastic. It all goes into blobs.

What do I have to do to stop it?

Answer 1

use an oil based paint sounds like your using water based

edit::

just thought if all you have is water based paint like poster paint mix it with a little pva wood glue that should make it bond to the plastic.

Answer 2

ordinary vinyl or acrylic paint doesn't stick to plastic very well,

try oil paint, or ask at your local hobby shop

Answer 3

use paint for plastics

Answer 4

I think your using the wrong paint.

Answer 5

nerds dont answer silly question liek this one.

Answer 6

You must be using the wrong paint.

Answer 7

maybe your suppose to blot thr paint, rather than paint with it.

Answer 8

Have you tried mixing the airfix paint with a few splashes of vinegar?  It acts as a thinner, but also sets the paint quicker.  If you don't have vinegar, malt vinegar, then try nail farnish remover, but you just need one drop.  And you have to wait a very long time before it drys totally.

Answer 9

Use a wider bristle brush? Apply in thin strokes. Oh and of course use oil based paint.

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