Preparing and Flocking Hexon
Preparing and Flocking Hexon Boards
First things first...wash the Hexon II boards in warm soapy water, to remove any release agents that may be present from the manufacturing process. Ensure the surface is clean and dry before proceeding to the next stage.
Painting
The brown boards do not require painting before flocking. Black and Blue boards can be painted prior to flocking if required. The upper surface of the board has a textured finish to allow good paint and glue adhesion.
In the example shown below we have used a domestic emulsion paint, readily available from DIY stores (Dulux vinyl matt emulsion, colour:30YY23246, Salisbury Stone, for the base coat on land terrain boards) . However, the boards can be painted using a wide variety of paint types which can be applied by spray or brush.(Please follow manufacturers advice and instructions when using these products).
Apply the paint evenly to the upper surface and the edges of the board if required. Once the paint has dried, the boards are now ready for flocking.
Flocking
Apply a coat of new PVA* glue (available from most model/DIY shops), evenly over the upper surface of the board. If the glue is too thick, dilute with a little water, and mix thoroughly.
*PVA glue is best used when new and fresh because it loses its adhesive qualities over time, especially if it has been stored in a cold place such as a garage or shed over a winter period.
Applying the Flocking Material
Apply the various flocking materials as required
Sprinkle silver sand (available from DIY/model shops) over some areas of the board leaving some space for green flock to be added later. Tap off any excess sand back into the sand tray.
Then sprinkle static flock over the remaining areas of the board. Here we have used light green static grass (Noch: 50210).
Tap off the excess flock back into the flock tray, and leave in a warm, level place to dry.
When the board is dry, any residual flock can be brushed off and reused.