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Scalecoat coming back?

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Posted by DigitalGriffin on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:21 PM

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Why? A good paint booth and some common sense is all it takes. Easier to use, easier to clean up, way better bond to the substraight, more durable


The fumes, and the cleanup if you goof up was always a worry.  And I don't even want to think of airbrush cleaning with solvents.

And I remember an incident as a kid where I poured it down the bathroom sink and it did NOT want to come off the porcellin.  My dad was unthrilled. Big Smile

But I'm happy for you guys that use them.

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Posted by ATLANTIC CENTRAL on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:02 PM

DigitalGriffin

Enamals...I always feared using them. 

Not that I'm not grateful for more choices.  It makes me happy to see. But I would kill for polyscale to come back.

Apparently Factory Direct Trains has a supply also.

 

Why? A good paint booth and some common sense is all it takes.

Easier to use, easier to clean up, way better bond to the substraight, more durable.

But agreed, as acrylics go, Polyscale was great.

I work in construction, I am trained and informed about lead, asbestos, mold, radon and more. There is a whole lot of fear mongering, miss information and over reaction to all of it.

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Posted by DigitalGriffin on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:42 AM

Enamals...I always feared using them. 

Not that I'm not grateful for more choices.  It makes me happy to see. But I would kill for polyscale to come back.

Apparently Factory Direct Trains has a supply also.

Don - Specializing in layout DC->DCC conversions

Modeling C&O transition era and steel industries There's Nothing Like Big Steam!

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Posted by BradenD on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:42 PM

Wow this is great news!

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Posted by dti406 on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:43 PM

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A question: Is Scalecoat a solvent based paint like Floquil was, or an acrylic? Dan

 

 

 

Scalecoat is a solvent based lacquer/enamel that dries to a hard durable finish.

It comes in two slightly different formulas, Scalecoat I with is a high solvent laquer type product and Scalecoat II which is a plastic friendly enamel type product.

The use and nature of both are very similar with plastic compatibility being the main difference. Fact is Scalecoat I can be used on plastics in many cases, just depends on the exact plastic and the application method/primer, etc.

It is a paint with a longer "open" time than modern model acrylics and much easier to use.

Most of the colors come in a gloss finish, perfect for appling decals with the best result. And then it can be top coated with clear gloss or flat. Their Clear gloss and flat can be mixed to acheive any sheen you desire.

So for painting locomotives and rolling stock it requires considerably few steps, and few coats of product.

It is very durable to handling. It is very easy to clean from your airbrush.

 

No visible decal film, three step process - the best model paint ever.

So happy its coming back.

Sheldon

  

 

Sheldon, couldn't have said it better myself. Great Paint, use it 95% of the time. But there are a couple of colors that Floquil did better like PC Green.

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Posted by ATLANTIC CENTRAL on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:10 PM

Southgate 2

A question: Is Scalecoat a solvent based paint like Floquil was, or an acrylic? Dan

 

Scalecoat is a solvent based lacquer/enamel that dries to a hard durable finish.

It comes in two slightly different formulas, Scalecoat I with is a high solvent laquer type product and Scalecoat II which is a plastic friendly enamel type product.

The use and nature of both are very similar with plastic compatibility being the main difference. Fact is Scalecoat I can be used on plastics in many cases, just depends on the exact plastic and the application method/primer, etc.

It is a paint with a longer "open" time than modern model acrylics and much easier to use.

Most of the colors come in a gloss finish, perfect for appling decals with the best result. And then it can be top coated with clear gloss or flat. Their Clear gloss and flat can be mixed to acheive any sheen you desire.

So for painting locomotives and rolling stock it requires considerably few steps, and few coats of product.

It is very durable to handling. It is very easy to clean from your airbrush.

 

No visible decal film, three step process - the best model paint ever.

So happy its coming back.

Sheldon

  

    

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Posted by Soo Line fan on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:41 AM

It is an improved (over Floquil) solvent based paint. Here is the Facebook announcement:

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We are pleased to announce the return of Scalecoat Model Paint under New Ownership.
Please be patient with us as we set up shop and get the paint production under way in Florida.
The formulation of the paint will not change, it will be the same Scalecoat Paint that you are accustomed to and come to love.
Once more details are available we will announce them here. Stay tuned!
 

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Posted by Southgate 2 on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:07 AM

A question: Is Scalecoat a solvent based paint like Floquil was, or an acrylic? Dan

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Posted by ATLANTIC CENTRAL on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 5:43 AM

Great news, I missed that recent update. Perfect timing as I am getting my new workshop and paint booth up and running and getting my new layout underway.

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Posted by dti406 on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 5:38 AM

Lookup Scalecoat Paint on Facebook and read the posts. Only selling through Walthers at first, working on a website and may sell through hobby shops or direct in the future.

 

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Posted by ATLANTIC CENTRAL on Monday, March 18, 2024 9:42 PM

There was some talk on Facebook a while back by a father/son team that they were in process of acquiring and bring back the Scalecoat line. Then they went silent on the topic. 

So no one really knows. Could be it fell thru, could be it is just taking longer than expected.

If I had the time, I could be interested, I very much miss having Scalecoat. But right now I am committed to my current business for at least another year. After that I may be looking for a retirement business.

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Scalecoat coming back?
Posted by fisker4jc on Monday, March 18, 2024 9:11 PM

I heard in another thread that Scalecoat paints are coming back.  Is this true or just a rumor?  If true, does anyone have a website to check out or know when the paints will be available?

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