Painting a Panther

Gwydion Caithnes · Post by **Gwydion Caithnes** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:47 pm

Seeking tips for appropriate paint to use to decorate a Panther Regent tent. I have the 13.5 Sunforger canvas, and don't want to nuke the water repellancy...is this even an issue?

I know Panther sells paints, but I'd hate to run out of paint mid-project, then have to wait for another paint order to arrive - would rather be able to find something I can obtain locally, but that won't screw up my tent.

Any ideas for paint products, folks?

Blaine de Navarre · Post by **Blaine de Navarre** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:09 pm

IIRC, Panther has detailed instructions on their site.

Glen K · Post by **Glen K** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 10:46 pm

I'd go with a standard ordnance tan over a zimmermit finish.

What?

Oh, sorry, I misunderstood.

Pietro da San Tebaldo · Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:09 pm

No, no Glen -

you shave the panther first, then paint it.

Call me when you've got with that first step done.

Gwydion Caithnes · Post by **Gwydion Caithnes** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 6:31 pm

You guys are cut-ups...

Jehan de Pelham · Post by **Jehan de Pelham** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:09 am

Jebus, you had better tranquilize the thing first. Them things got a nasty bite.

John
Jehan de Pelham, esquire and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org

Rev. George · Post by **Rev. George** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 2:40 am

And they BREATH FIRE!!!
[img]http://heraldry.lordkyl.net/glossary/images/panther.gif[/img]

-+G

Jehan de Pelham · Post by **Jehan de Pelham** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 3:31 am

The Red Company used Behr exterior latex paint.

Looked good.

John
Jehan de Pelham, esquire and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org

Jim McCoin · Post by **Jim McCoin** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 10:30 am

Yes, but plastic paste will not protect a Panther from the elements, Typhoons, Thunderbolts and the like.

Sorry, had to say it.

Jim McCoin

Jehan de Pelham · Post by **Jehan de Pelham** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 11:34 am

Poor Gwydion. Can't get a straight answer to save his life.

John
Jehan de Pelham, esquire and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org

iaenmor · Post by **iaenmor** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:33 pm

http://www.currentmiddleages.org/tents/pavgeneral.htm http://www.greydragon.org/library/decor ... lions.html

Gwydion Caithnes · Post by **Gwydion Caithnes** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 2:25 pm

Jehan de Pelham wrote:Poor Gwydion. Can't get a straight answer to save his life.

Oh, I knew what I was in for the moment I typed the "subject" header...

Looks like the general consensus is exterior latex paint, thinned with water 1-to-1.

Blaine de Navarre · Post by **Blaine de Navarre** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:51 pm

Jehan de Pelham wrote:Poor Gwydion. Can't get a straight answer to save his life.

Geeze, I thought I answered straight...

Blaine de Navarre wrote:IIRC, Panther has detailed instructions on their site.

Here's the link...http://www.pantherprimitives.com/pdf2005/panther-primitives.pdf Go to page 63.

We recommend that you use special fabric paint on your tent, and thatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s just what this is. We use it when we paint stripes on wedges, marquees and pavilions or when doing tipi designs. This paint is
an acrylic that you thin with 50% to 80% water, for a long lasting, beautiful job. Available in Red (001), Earth Red (002), Lt. Blue (003), Royal Blue (004), Green (006), Dk. Green (007), Brown (008), Lt. Brown (009), Yellow (010), and Black (011). See the color chart inside the front cover for an approximation of these. (Ship Wt. 1 lb. ea.)

Catalog No. 2998-000-2 (Please specify color choice)...............$9.50 per 8 oz. jar