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Vertigo II Build
Don Jenkins:
I got my shipment of dope from Aircraft Spruce and 4 rolls of medium silk span from Easy Built Models. While I was waiting for materials I cleaned my shop, which included painting the walls and base boards, which were covered with overspray from previous builds. I also painted the pilot! Now back to work on Vertigo II!
Don Jenkins:
I brushed 3 coats of non-tautening butyrate clear (thinned 50%) on the plane and all parts. I also sanded lightly between each coat with 320 grit paper. Now the fun starts with applying silk span.
Don Jenkins:
Applied silk span to some parts by wetting with a spray bottle, lay it on the part and brush on dope. Then rub with finger to get good adhesion.
Don Jenkins:
Sanded the edges to remove the excess silk span with 320 grit paper and then brushed on another coat of clear. I'll put on a total of 3 coats of 50% thinned clear before spraying with primer.
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