Author Topic: Shoestring repair (correction) (Read 32864 times)

Mike Keville · « **Reply #50 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:19:35 PM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on February 01, 2016, 06:47:15 PM

Electric at VSC?
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First, be advised that I no longer have any say in how the VSC is run. Haven't been in charge since 2003.

Second: although some seem to prefer Electric in OTS and Classic, it goes against the original intent of the VSC (my opinion only.)

Third: a good friend - who had once told me he would never consider flying electric in OTS or Classic - recently asked if it'd be okay if he brought one to VSC-28. Since we prefer INclusion rather than EXclusion, I told him it would be okay, although, again, it's not really my call.

Fourth: Finally, I must say that the inclusion of Electrics is responsible for my rapidly diminishing interest in the VSC.

For what that's worth . . .

wwwarbird · « **Reply #51 on:** February 01, 2016, 09:09:31 PM »

Just tossing a little smart a-- jab there with my electric/VSC comment. I had no intent on taking away from Randy's thread, just gotta raz him a bit about the combo.

Maybe he'll add in one of those engine sound speaker thingamabobs, probably right after he mixes up the green paint...

john e. holliday · « **Reply #52 on:** February 01, 2016, 10:14:02 PM »

I know of one competitor that stated he would never fly electric at VSC. Of course he won it many times using one of his own designs. I can see electric in some areas, but not VSC.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #53 on:** February 02, 2016, 11:28:00 AM »

My general feeling is, if we wanted it authentic, guys wouldn't use AeroTiger 36s and PA 40ULs. They'd all be using Foxes and McCoys. I disagree that electric his hurting VSC. It's just another power system. I wanted it because it's more reliable and I've had no end of problems at VSC. Just wanted something consistent. Guess we'll see how folks take it.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #54 on:** February 02, 2016, 12:14:09 PM »

I was looking at the Flying Lines site and saw the pic below. Turns out Mike has been holding out on us. Guess I will have to put a good finish on this plane as Mike is going to beat me by appearance points alone.

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #55 on:** February 04, 2016, 04:38:46 PM »

Randy, not really holding out. John gave me a bad time once for not giving him first scoop on Northwest models. I'll put it on another thread.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #56 on:** February 04, 2016, 05:42:01 PM »

yeah and I had to beg Mike for pictures for Stunt news,,

something about me harassing him about his velcro ?

beautifull Chizzler Mike, and Randy, your finishs are nothing shabby either,,

now I need to actually get mine built so I can finish it,,

Randy Powell · « **Reply #57 on:** February 05, 2016, 06:47:28 PM »

Well, the base coat is on mind. Not horrible but I really need to stop using 220 on primer. Takes too much effort to get the scratches out.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #58 on:** February 05, 2016, 09:13:05 PM »

Looks white from here, but I'm betting it's not that simple.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #59 on:** February 05, 2016, 09:17:40 PM »

Yea. It's definitely not white. Very cream colored in person.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #60 on:** February 06, 2016, 06:11:57 PM »

And, the second color is on.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #61 on:** February 06, 2016, 07:56:59 PM »

Here it is. Needs some touch up in a couple of minor places. Airbrush job. Then the next color.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #62 on:** February 06, 2016, 09:47:12 PM »

yepp looks good so far

wwwarbird · « **Reply #63 on:** February 06, 2016, 11:34:05 PM »

Look racy already.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #64 on:** February 07, 2016, 12:17:08 AM »

Two more trim colors and some decals. Should be fun.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #65 on:** February 11, 2016, 05:48:23 PM »

Get the green on yet?

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #66 on:** February 11, 2016, 05:52:57 PM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on February 11, 2016, 05:48:23 PM

Get the green on yet?

buah ha hahaha

Randy Powell · « **Reply #67 on:** February 12, 2016, 03:04:17 PM »

Strange you should say that....

Had the plague all week and haven't left the chair. But I hope I am now on the back side of it and can move forward soon.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #68 on:** February 12, 2016, 04:23:32 PM »

Here's what it looks like right now. I managed to get enough energy to walk out to the shop and take a picture. Now I'm exhausted. Fun, fun, fun. For once, it actually looks better in person.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #69 on:** February 12, 2016, 06:54:31 PM »

Cool, hopefully you'll feel good enough and you'll get to spend some time on it this weekend. Looks like it's gonna be #26?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #70 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:22:22 AM »

Yea, the number of the Shoestring, The Spud Runner.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #71 on:** February 13, 2016, 06:52:30 PM »

So, the graphics are on. Next it some ink. Joy. Hope I feel better tomorrow.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #72 on:** February 18, 2016, 04:56:50 PM »

So, probably not much ink. I'm getting over pneumonia and don't really feel like hours of inking. So, probably just a touch and shoot clear.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #73 on:** February 18, 2016, 09:33:53 PM »

Pneumonia? Yuk, that doesn't sound like any fun at all. Put the feet up and get better first Randy, the 'Shoe will still be there.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #74 on:** February 19, 2016, 10:50:09 AM »

It needs to be done in time for my buddy Pete to put it in his car and cart if off to VSC. But that's still about 3 weeks away. And we have had no weather to shoot clear in anyway. Hopefully soon.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #75 on:** February 19, 2016, 06:44:05 PM »

It should be pretty dry in Tucson, you could always shoot the clear in the hotel room.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #76 on:** February 23, 2016, 08:27:26 PM »

Still feelin' green Randy?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #77 on:** February 24, 2016, 11:39:05 AM »

I'm fine. Still have a cough but I'll live. I hate this plane. Trying to paint in crappy weather is not fun making. It's driving me nuts. But It should be done (or as done as it's going to get) soon.

Richard Logston · « **Reply #78 on:** February 26, 2016, 10:07:53 AM »

Great weather here in Aberdeen last couple days. Time to paint. Richard

Randy Powell · « **Reply #79 on:** February 26, 2016, 10:54:35 AM »

Aberdeen Washington? Wow.

It's all painted. Just trying to rub it out. It's got some real problems but hopefully I can patch it up so it looks decent. It will be about a 14 point plane in Tucson.

Richard Logston · « **Reply #80 on:** February 27, 2016, 11:07:57 AM »

Have fun in Tucson Randy!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #81 on:** February 27, 2016, 05:15:31 PM »

So, I spent about 5 hours polishing a turd today. It will look OK for 5 feet away, I guess. Kinda. I did learn some things with this plane apart from rushing never works out well.

1. Don't use Staedtler Pigment Liner pens. The ink reacts poorly to catalyzed polyurethane (which is why they are decorating the bottom of my trash can now).
2. Putting on decals in really high humidity (about 97% when I was doing this) causes moisture to get trapped under the things. It's not pretty.
3. Trying to hide the edges of a decal by shooting additional clear can come out really badly. Had a bit too much reducer in it and ended up having to replace several decals and just decided to live with the others. Never had so much hassle trying to get something to work. More I tried to fix it, the worse it seemed to get. Ugh!
4. Lastly, I found out the medical grade zinc sterate is crap. I've used it for the last 3 planes I've finished and every one of them had adhesion issues. That is also decorating the bottom of my trash can.

Hopefully the next plane I can take my time and have better results.

OK, rant mode off.

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #82 on:** February 27, 2016, 06:11:10 PM »

So,,,,Bring it over here and fly it! It won't get any prettier looking at it!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #83 on:** February 28, 2016, 01:07:26 PM »

Mike, it's not quite done. Have to glue on the control surfaces today and get it assemble and the leadouts wrapped. Next weekend I will test fly it. Pete is hauling it to Tucson for me. Nice guy.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #84 on:** February 28, 2016, 06:37:15 PM »

OK, just for symmetry, here's the final product, more or less.

Eric Viglione · « **Reply #85 on:** February 28, 2016, 06:44:00 PM »

Hey Randy, looks great from this side of the country!

I am sure it looks great in person too. Good job hanging with it, refinishes can be trying.
EricV

Randy Powell · « **Reply #86 on:** February 28, 2016, 06:54:07 PM »

Thanks, Eric. It will never happen again. I'd rather build from scratch.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #87 on:** February 29, 2016, 12:44:06 PM »

Hey Randy, if Jim Lee is there in Tuscon, ask him putting the final coat of paint on one of his planes in the motel room on the way there. I remember he had to tie the lead outs and make a set of lines before the competition started. Also it is hard to fathem how many planes made first flight at Tuscon before competition stated. I was one for a couple of years.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #88 on:** February 29, 2016, 02:50:45 PM »

Doc, I've yet to have a completed and tested plane at VSC. Several were maiden flights. I hope to at least get a few flights this weekend before it goes off to Tucson.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #89 on:** February 29, 2016, 04:21:13 PM »

Looks good Randy! Hope you fixed all the issues you had with it before and made the refinish worth it!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #90 on:** March 01, 2016, 01:23:53 PM »

Thanks, Matt. Me, too.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #91 on:** March 01, 2016, 06:49:09 PM »

That's gotta be the "tamest" scheme I've ever seen come out of the "Powellworks", still looks great though. Hope it flies where it's 'sposed to now.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #92 on:** March 03, 2016, 10:24:42 AM »

Well, it's a classic design. Should have a classic paint scheme.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #93 on:** March 03, 2016, 09:12:22 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on March 03, 2016, 10:24:42 AM

Well, it's a classic design. Should have a classic paint scheme.

Yup.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #94 on:** March 04, 2016, 12:36:21 AM »

does it look like you will get some handle time on it before it ships out for Tuscon?

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #95 on:** March 04, 2016, 01:48:10 PM »

Hey Randy, it's should be OK for awhile tomorrow. Give me a shout! two five three, seven nine seven, eight zero eight nine. It would be nice to get the electrics sorted out before you leave.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #96 on:** March 04, 2016, 05:45:00 PM »

Mike,

The weather report says it's going to suck. Am showers, PM rain. So I will probably just take the plane to Pete's on Sunday and hope I get enough flights on Monday and Tuesday to be competitive. Fun stuff.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #97 on:** March 08, 2016, 09:23:16 PM »

Have you been able to squeeze in any flights?

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #98 on:** March 08, 2016, 10:41:05 PM »

No flights here at least. Too bad too, temperature Saturday was 65 deg. and 3mph wind until about 6 PM. After that it started getting dark.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #99 on:** March 09, 2016, 02:16:20 PM »

Pounded here all weekend. Oh well, I'll have 3 days of 78 degree weather to get it trimmed. Gee, first flights at VSC. What a shock.

Author Topic: Shoestring repair (correction) (Read 32864 times)

Eric Viglione