Never seen a 20 point finish up close and personal but that is mind blowing.

Mike

Hi Fred

Looking good.  I’ve been experimenting with ink lines on film coverings and have had some success on test models.  Old slope soarer gliders that I don’t mind making a mess off.

Attached are a couple of early attempts.  Flattened back the film with 000 wire wool, wipe down with Panel Wipe, Rotring Isograph 0.5mm with a mix of black and white ink to get a grey ( not much black needed at all, like 1 drop to 15 white say).  Then a steady hand and templates.  Once dry, clear coat with 2K clear Klasskote. 

I was really surprised, you’d never guess the film had been flattened back to dull.  Goes shiney again with no hint it has a top coat.  It kind of ‘sinks in’.

Did a whole bunch of experimenting with different fine liners and sharpies too.  The Rotring gives best resukts though.

Mike

She´s ready and dressed for xmas
56,43 oz complete with battery
will take better pictures tomorrow

juts a few link adjustments, battery placement and we´re good to go

That is excellent craftsmanship, both the building and the finishing.  It looks like a candidate for the first row at the Nats.  And, 20 points is not enough.

That is excellent craftsmanship, both the building and the finishing.  It looks like a candidate for the first row at the Nats.  And, 20 points is not enough.

thank you guys! i am really happy with the result, specially the final weight. Can´t wait to return from short vacations and maiden her
i´m not sure how this one would score on Nats, but i would love to attend one some day, unfortunately here in brazil modellers are not interested in built models anymore, most are happy with composite models or arfs...

Fred, congratulations on your gorgeous Pathfinder L.E. You did it proud with your craftsmanship, and modeling skills. I'm so happy to hear that your plane did like mine and flew right off the board. Best of luck in your preparations and competitions L think you will do well sir.

John Miller