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Title: Future paint scheme for the Knight??
Post by: Ty Marcucci on November 27, 2007, 01:29:09 PM
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Title: Re: Future paint scheme for the Knight??
Post by: Randy Powell on November 27, 2007, 02:39:55 PM
I'd use a lighter red, but looks fine to me.
Title: Re: Future paint scheme for the Knight??
Post by: Arch Adamisin on November 28, 2007, 03:30:12 PM
Ty,
Great minds must think alike. I'm also going to paint my version of the Knight like the Rivets. I'm going to have the hoerner tips and the color scheme as it was on it's last flight.
Tucson is going to be a lot of fun. I'm really looking forward to it as well as the Sheeks contest. A nice tribute to great guy and a long time family friend.

     Arch
Title: Re: Future paint scheme for the Knight??
Post by: Randy Powell on November 28, 2007, 08:44:14 PM
Hey, Ty. You could mix your own. My method is, see a car color I like, look the color number up on autocolorlibrary.com and go the the auto paint store and have the guy mix up the color without clear binder. The pour in Randolph's clear as the binder and spray away. Had pretty good luck. The only trick is, you have to make sure the color you're having mixed doesn't have a pearl or metallic that's added in liquid form and it usually has a urethane based clear in it. I just have my guy substitute dry pearl or metallics. Works out well.

And then you could use Ford Performance Red. About the screamingest red out there.
Title: Re: Future paint scheme for the Knight??
Post by: Arch Adamisin on November 28, 2007, 10:36:50 PM
Don,
The colors on the Rivets are Bright red and bright yellow. Ty's photo is a great one of the plane but the colors are not correct. We've all seen color photos that came nack with different shades than what we really saw.

     Arch
Title: Re: Future paint scheme for the Knight??
Post by: Paul Smith on November 29, 2007, 07:56:35 AM
Maroon cars are not only a hazard on the road, but also in the assembly plant.

In 1985, we replaced mechnical limit switches with "new", "better", "foolproof" photoelectric LS's.   It turned out that the maroon paint we using on the Grand Am was the perfect infrared stealth color.  Our photocells couldn't even see 'em.  In critical cases it was ncessary to add a mechanical 'blinder" to force the LS to see the maroon.

Perhaps the color's ability to absorb rather than reflect infrared light is the root cause of some human's inability to see it.

Title: Re: Future paint scheme for the Knight??
Post by: Shultzie on November 29, 2007, 12:26:09 PM
Maroon cars are not only a hazard on the road, but also in the assembly plant.

In 1985, we replaced mechnical limit switches with "new", "better", "foolproof" photoelectric LS's.   It turned out that the maroon paint we using on the Grand Am was the perfect infrared stealth color.  Our photocells couldn't even see 'em.  In critical cases it was ncessary to add a mechanical 'blinder" to force the LS to see the maroon.

Perhaps the color's ability to absorb rather than reflect infrared light is the root cause of some human's inability to see it.


YES!....AS I REMEMBER IT!!!! THAT WAS WHAT THE LAB EXPERIMENT  was about...how not only human beings see and detect colors when they are put into motion. Our instructor was working at the time with Birds of Prey...and how they perceive prey in flight....and can home in with such accuracy....especially in dim-low light conditions.
Title: Re: Future paint scheme for the Knight??
Post by: Bill Little on November 30, 2007, 10:38:59 AM
Hi Ty,

Duplicolor now has their LACQUER in a new series of quarts called PAINT SHOP.  There are 6 or 7 colors right now, but one is Performance Red and another is Chrome Yellow.  Those are perfect for the Rivets/Knight!

The Duplicolor is compatible with Sig and Randolph.  We used this on Aaron's recently finished Thunderbird I.  I get it at Auto Zone along with the Duplicolor Filler/Primer (in gallons!).
Title: Re: Future paint scheme for the Knight??
Post by: Bill Little on November 30, 2007, 10:55:19 AM
Thanks Bill. I shall try some. Gallons??? .  LL~ Too bad it doesn't come in pints or quarts.

The colors come in quarts like I said! LOL!! 

The filler/primer (gallon) also comes in quarts or large spray cans.  But at the rate you build, a gallon of primer isn't out of the realm of reality! LL~
Title: Re: Future paint scheme for the Knight??
Post by: Randy Powell on November 30, 2007, 10:55:41 AM
Hmmm... The primer comes in quarts.
Title: Re: Future paint scheme for the Knight??
Post by: Steve Helmick on November 30, 2007, 05:28:06 PM
"Hmmm... The primer comes in quarts."


Uhhhh....reminds me of an old joke. We won't go there!  n1 Steve
Title: Re: Future paint scheme for the Knight??
Post by: Bill Little on December 01, 2007, 12:31:06 PM
Hmmm... The primer comes in quarts.

Yes, quarts and gallons.  Duplicolor sells its own thinner in gallons, but I use 3608S.

Cheaper by the gallon, though, and it doesn't "go bad" for many years.  So I get it by the gallon when I buy bulk.
Title: Re: Future paint scheme for the Knight??
Post by: Bill Little on December 01, 2007, 05:16:59 PM
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/paintshop.html

Paint Shop Finish System

Paint Shop Finish System gives you everything you need to create a high-quality DIY finish – primer, color and clear. It’s a high-quality lacquer system designed for automotive and motorcycle applications. Paint Shop is easy to apply, dries quickly and can be buffed to a brilliant smooth finish. Paint Shop is a ready-to-spray system, so no mixing or reducing is required. And with no re-coat window, additional coats can be applied at anytime.

STEP 1
Wash and Prepare the Surface

STEP 2
Prime the Surface

STEP 3
Apply Color

STEP 4
Apply Clear Coat

STEP 5
Post Application Buff and Polish
      
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Available Colors

Paint Shop Primer
BSP100 Gray

Paint Shop Color
BSP200 Jet Black
BSP201 Championship White
BSP202 Brilliant Silver
BSP203 Performance Red
BSP204 Deep Blue
BSP205 Gray
BSP206 Chrome Yellow
BSP207 Hugger Orange

Paint Shop Clear
BSP300 Clear Coat

Strainer Kit
BSP400 Strainer Kit
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