Author Topic: New Project - Sort of a kit bash (Read 51276 times)

Avaiojet · « **Reply #150 on:** July 20, 2015, 10:20:29 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on July 19, 2015, 09:36:41 PM

Great. The decals crinkled up so I get to sand them out and reapply new ones. What I get for getting in a hurry I guess.

You can clear over vinyl graphics.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #151 on:** July 20, 2015, 05:17:02 PM »

Quote from: Avaiojet on July 20, 2015, 10:20:29 AM

You can clear over vinyl graphics.

You can clear over water slides too...been doing it since I've been making decals

Randy Powell · « **Reply #152 on:** July 21, 2015, 02:10:46 PM »

Matt, it's been so hot with high humidity (95+ at about 85%) that I had to put some retarder in the dope so it didn't blush. But that made it too hot for the decals and, well, they sort of slumped. So, I peeled them off (not easy) and sanded down the clear edges. Reshot some white over the area, did a bit more light sanding and am in the process of re-applying them. Then I will use a bit of 50/50 dope around the edges and sand to level it back out then, hopefully, proceed with the clear coat, going very lightly on the decals and without the retarder. Hopefully.

Sheesh, what a pain.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #153 on:** July 21, 2015, 10:32:25 PM »

Been there done it, and yes, it sucks. Keep on truckin' Randy!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #154 on:** July 25, 2015, 11:58:13 AM »

Well, this thing has just gone to hell. Decided rather than accepting a very, very subpar finish, I'm just going to sand the thing down and start over. I'll probably get a better base anyway. Sigh....

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #155 on:** July 25, 2015, 01:18:22 PM »

Ooh fun. You'll still get it done before I get my Legacy done, and possibly before I get to fly in a contest again (it's turning into a very busy summer for me).

Randy Powell · « **Reply #156 on:** July 25, 2015, 09:29:42 PM »

Tim,

It will get done when it gets done. Sadly, I've already picked out my next project but it will now have to wait. Joy.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #157 on:** July 26, 2015, 11:18:42 AM »

I went thorugh that on the Avenger,, it will be better the second time,,
patience my friend,, it will be worth it,,

John Leidle · « **Reply #158 on:** July 26, 2015, 01:44:13 PM »

Randy , I'm sanding off the finish of my Electra as I type. I'm sanding off the finish on the rear of my Olympus after a fuse repair, I said I'd never refinish a plane again but I'm doing it.
John

Randy Powell · « **Reply #159 on:** July 26, 2015, 08:44:01 PM »

Well. 7 hours of wet sanding and I have a pretty good base now. So, the repainting begins. Joy.

John Leidle · « **Reply #160 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:00:52 PM »

I shot the sealer coat on my new plane this am a little sanding & a bit of touch up & then the color

Randy Powell · « **Reply #161 on:** July 27, 2015, 04:45:24 PM »

Hi John.

Part of the issue is deciding what to do in what order. I don't want to slog a bunch more paint on the thing. So hopefully, I can just hit the areas I need to repaint and leave the rest alone, more or less. To get the tone right, I will probably hit the whole thing with a very thin coat and just hit the areas I sanded through or whatever a bit harder. We'll see.

John Leidle · « **Reply #162 on:** July 27, 2015, 06:07:22 PM »

You seem to always come out with a flawless paint job, looking forward to seeing it.
john

Randy Powell · « **Reply #163 on:** July 28, 2015, 03:26:44 PM »

John, well, it will be better than it was going to be. I'll work on it until the weekend then I'm taking off for a week to go on vacation. Should be able to finish it up when I get back. I ordered some exotic clear coat. We'll see how that works.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #164 on:** July 28, 2015, 08:57:48 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on July 28, 2015, 03:26:44 PM

I ordered some exotic clear coat. We'll see how that works.

Uh-oh, rolling the dice once again?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #165 on:** July 28, 2015, 09:40:26 PM »

Wayne,

Not really. It's show car catalyzed polyurethane. Dope is just not on right now. Apparently. Besides, I need to get it done as I've already chosen the next project.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #166 on:** July 28, 2015, 09:58:08 PM »

10-4. I know some here use the stuff, but isn't it heavier than dope? I suppose the difference may be negligible.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #167 on:** July 29, 2015, 11:14:21 AM »

Nice thing about Cat Poly is that you shoot one coat and are done. It's important to go easy as you can really add weight if you get heavy on the paint trigger, but typically, it adds about an ounce and a half. I had just wanted a compatible finish from the wood up. Repairing a combination finish can be a real pain. Hopefully, it will never need repair.

Best guess at this point is plane, ready to fly, will be in the 64-67oz range. Livable for this design.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #168 on:** July 29, 2015, 06:15:49 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on July 29, 2015, 11:14:21 AM

Hopefully, it will never need repair.

And yeah, that too.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #169 on:** July 29, 2015, 09:02:51 PM »

So, the white is fixed. Joy.

I had to shoot everything - lightly - since I had to mix up new white and it's quite a bit darker than the original paint. Probably the additional pearl I dumped in.

John Leidle · « **Reply #170 on:** July 30, 2015, 09:37:12 AM »

Nice , clean lines.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #171 on:** July 31, 2015, 11:04:00 PM »

Well, the blue is back on anyway.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #172 on:** August 01, 2015, 08:07:00 PM »

Well, it's got color again. A royal pain but it's done. Needs a couple of spots of touch up, but it doesn't look bad. Now it can sit for a week while I go off to see my son get married.

Avaiojet · « **Reply #173 on:** August 01, 2015, 09:05:10 PM »

Randy,

I think you did a great job with this model. It'll look even better when you get it assembled.

Congrats!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #174 on:** August 02, 2015, 01:24:40 AM »

Wow! That was fast!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #175 on:** August 04, 2015, 03:13:40 PM »

Thanks, Charles.

Wayne, 8 hours of taping in one sitting. The blue paint - move the mask, red paint, move the mask, gold paint and pull tape. Ugh! Now it can sit and gas off for a week while I sit next to a lake and see how much of nothing I can do.

When I get back it will be a small bit of touch up (not bad), lettering, ink, clear and let's go flying. Hurrah!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #176 on:** August 12, 2015, 11:03:49 AM »

Still fixing stuff. Minor issues. Hope to have lettering on and inklines by the weekend so I can shoot clear and go fly this toad. I'm really sick of looking at it.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #177 on:** August 14, 2015, 05:40:16 PM »

I swear this plane hates me. Went to put the graphics on and I messed it up. So, new stuff and I'll have to wait to prep them. Crap.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #178 on:** August 15, 2015, 07:32:40 PM »

OK, here it is ready for clear. I'd do some more inking, but I've pretty much had it with this toad.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #179 on:** August 15, 2015, 08:35:13 PM »

That is really really cool! Hopefully the plane will "deviate" from its current defiance of cooperation and be a winner!

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #180 on:** August 15, 2015, 10:31:23 PM »

it looks pretty good Randy,, hopefully I can see it in person this year still,, maybe Sept in Auburn, or Fall follies

wwwarbird · « **Reply #181 on:** August 16, 2015, 12:36:58 PM »

Looks racy!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #182 on:** August 16, 2015, 02:40:47 PM »

As big a pain in the ass as thing thing had been, it better be the greatest thing since sliced bread. It's catalyzing as I type. We'll see later. Got some dust in it (of course), so hopefully when I rub it out, that will go away.

Bill Little · « **Reply #183 on:** August 16, 2015, 08:25:09 PM »

Hi Randy,

I am glad to see that you stuck with it and got a decent outcome. I just have a feeling it will trim out easily and be a great flier for you! Good luck my friend, you need something good to happen with this model!

Bill

Randy Powell · « **Reply #184 on:** August 19, 2015, 03:07:46 PM »

Doesn't look like I'll make it for the contest this weekend. Sigh... Just not enough time. But I'll go a kibitz. I'll try to find something to fly.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #185 on:** August 26, 2015, 01:59:49 PM »

Well, I'm buffing.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #186 on:** August 26, 2015, 10:20:09 PM »

Man, why didn't I buy a hand buffer years ago. Sheesh! My life certainly got easier.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #187 on:** August 26, 2015, 10:28:33 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on August 26, 2015, 10:20:09 PM

Man, why didn't I buy a hand buffer years ago. Sheesh! My life certainly got easier.

uh,,,
Not sure,,

Lauri Malila · « **Reply #188 on:** August 27, 2015, 03:18:47 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on August 26, 2015, 10:20:09 PM

Man, why didn't I buy a hand buffer years ago. Sheesh! My life certainly got easier.

Randy,

Where can I find a good buffer? I've been searching but they all are too big. And the smallest touch-up ones I've found are pneumatic.

L

Larry Wong · « **Reply #189 on:** August 27, 2015, 06:42:53 PM »

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/autogeek/3-inch-gr-hd-polisher.jpg Randy what I use

from auto geek

Bill Johnson · « **Reply #190 on:** August 28, 2015, 10:01:35 AM »

Quote from: Lauri Malila on August 27, 2015, 03:18:47 PM

Randy,

Where can I find a good buffer? I've been searching but they all are too big. And the smallest touch-up ones I've found are pneumatic.

L

Not Randy but......

The Griot's Garage 3 Inch Orbital Polisher is what it looks like guys are using. here's a kit but you can buy just the buffer for about $25 USD less.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/griots-mini-polisher-kit.html?productid=griots-mini-polisher-kit&channelid=FROOG&utm_source=CSEs&utm_medium=GoogleProductSearch&utm_campaign=CSE&gclid=CjwKEAjwjYCvBRC99sSm_frioAwSJACrKuPCyjbKqJqKIsFANVuNXlDg0biyI5FoqveQseeDkDhtGRoC_9Tw_wcB

I don't know if you use 110V power or not, Lauri. I've searched cordless and air powered but I still come back to the Griot's as the best way to go.

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #191 on:** August 28, 2015, 10:23:28 AM »

Randy,

I have one of those buffers. Pete P. borrowed it and declared it "wonderful". You can try mine if you want. Also, there is a Griot's garage in Tacoma on 38th street. They have all kinds of "good stuff" including the buffer. Don't bring money, you may not have any left after visiting!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #192 on:** August 28, 2015, 11:26:59 AM »

I picked up a cheap Harbor Freight unit just as a tryout. Works fine but I can see that the unit Mike shows would be better. I will check that out.

tom brightbill · « **Reply #193 on:** August 28, 2015, 04:55:43 PM »

There is a thread done by Alan Resinger that details the use of the Griot buffer. It's well worth the time to read.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #194 on:** August 28, 2015, 06:09:50 PM »

It's polished up. Has a nice 7 foot finish.The hinges are drying.

Lauri Malila · « **Reply #195 on:** August 28, 2015, 06:41:54 PM »

Thanks for links, my life just got a lot easier!
We have 220 V but I don't think that's a big problem.

L

tom brightbill · « **Reply #196 on:** August 28, 2015, 07:24:24 PM »

Here's Alan's thread:

http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php/topic,30241.0.html

Randy Powell · « **Reply #197 on:** August 28, 2015, 09:34:55 PM »

Here's a pic of the more or less completed project. Turns out you can polish a turd.

Author Topic: New Project - Sort of a kit bash (Read 51276 times)

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