Author Topic: Here is my ugly gray plane (Read 3520 times)

Paul Taylor · « **on:** February 13, 2013, 01:11:25 PM »

It looks bad but it feels real slick.
I went to Jim's shop and put fillets on. Got them on the wing and stab. Still need to get a fillet around canopy. I hope to get some color on this weekend.

EDIT: PHOTO Your app install photos upside down.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:12:55 PM »

Should fly well inverted!

Steve

RC Storick · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:21:50 PM »

Quote from: Paul Taylor on February 13, 2013, 01:11:25 PM

It looks bad but it feels real slick.
I went to Jim's shop and put fillets on. Got them on the wing and stab. Still need to get a fillet around canopy. I hope to get some color on this weekend.

That aint super fill!

Shultzie · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:22:41 PM »

Nuttin UGLY!
Nice sanding job...ready for that last mixed dust coat,huh? LV the lines of this model!

Zuriel Armstrong · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:56:54 PM »

Quote from: Paul Taylor on February 13, 2013, 01:11:25 PM

It looks bad but it feels real slick.
I went to Jim's shop and put fillets on. Got them on the wing and stab. Still need to get a fillet around canopy. I hope to get some color on this weekend.

This is a method Paul uses to keep the dust off the floor

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2013, 02:16:37 PM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on February 13, 2013, 01:21:50 PM

That aint super fill!

This is the the Brodak flavor and we ran out. My Wicks order arrives today!

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2013, 02:18:42 PM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on February 13, 2013, 01:12:55 PM

Should fly well inverted! Steve

And not sure why when I post pictures from my phone the photos come out inverted.

When I open the photo it is correct on my phone.

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2013, 02:42:04 PM »

Do you know you left your keys in the door?

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2013, 04:25:38 PM »

Quote from: Crist Rigotti on February 13, 2013, 02:42:04 PM

Do you know you left your keys in the door?

Yes those are keys to Jim's shop and his hangar. I wish I had a set. He has two out buildings in his backyard. I could put a cot in either one a camp out for weeks!

Fred Underwood · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:19:14 PM »

Quote from: Paul Taylor on February 13, 2013, 02:18:42 PM

And not sure why when I post pictures from my phone the photos come out inverted.

When I open the photo it is correct on my phone.

IPhone? Some software uses embedded info and rotates photos to upright and some not. The phone does it, as does the viewer on my computer, but not when I send or post unless I have rotated and re-saved. If you are using an IPhone, and probably others, there is an up and down when pictures are shot in the horizontal longitudinal direction, and that is volume buttons down.

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:42:01 PM »

I had to chuckle when Crist noticed the keys in the door. I remember when I used to post photos of my planes in the shop, I would get some comments on the plane but the stuff in the background seemed to be of more interest to some folks...I would have my newest plane out on display and beaming like a new father and someone would say "Hey Mike, is that a ACME cross cut saw hanging on the wall?" or "Nice riding mower."

Just let the air out of your balloon in a heartbeat...

So Paul, I like your nice grey plane...it is 50 shades of Grey....looks kinda like a modified Primary Force??

Mike

Kim Mortimore · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2013, 07:14:04 PM »

Paul,
What engine do you plan to use?
Thanks.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:21:35 PM »

Thanks guys. My Wicks order showed up today so got a little blue seam around the canopy. Just to clean it up.

I do like dem blue engines!
OS LA .46

Kim Mortimore · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2013, 09:16:27 AM »

Is it a Force (not sure if that's profile or not) or a Primary Force with flaps?

john e. holliday · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2013, 10:08:00 AM »

Primary Force does not have flaps. And yes Mike it is amazing what people see in photos after they are loaded into a forum. I have one of my Humbug with me holding it and a lady at the front looking in.

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2013, 04:16:24 PM »

Looking really great Paul, can't wait to see it done!

John Stiles · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2013, 04:36:41 PM »

Quote from: Mike Griffin on February 13, 2013, 05:42:01 PM

I remember when I used to post photos of my planes in the shop, I would get some comments on the plane but the stuff in the background seemed to be of more interest to some folks...I would have my newest plane out on display and beaming like a new father and someone would say "Hey Mike, is that a ACME cross cut saw hanging on the wall?" or "Nice riding mower."

Just let the air out of your balloon in a heartbeat...

Mike

Heck, I noticed that too....their all like...so John, you're a hunter huh? Bows and guns everywhere.....hahaha...it was because my plane was less than remarkable!

P/S Paul, bring that baby on down here I got everything mowed close!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2013, 06:10:13 PM »

Hey John I would join you if it were a little closer than a whoop and a holler. Maybe we could get together at Springfied MO sometime.

By the the Force will look sooo much better once you have all the colors on it. You should have seen the P-47 before I messed it up with the Olive Drab.

John Stiles · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2013, 07:19:56 AM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on February 14, 2013, 06:10:13 PM

Hey John I would join you if it were a little closer than a whoop and a holler. Maybe we could get together at Springfied MO sometime.

By the the Force will look sooo much better once you have all the colors on it. You should have seen the P-47 before I messed it up with the Olive Drab.

Doc, all y'all grab yer plane and hop a bus south....I have a third ring now that should accept up to 100' lines!

Pick up Paul on the way!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2013, 08:25:15 AM »

Ah, you're only a little south of Little Rock. But, Memphis is a long way around to you.

John Stiles · « **Reply #20 on:** February 15, 2013, 11:25:08 AM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on February 15, 2013, 08:25:15 AM

Ah, you're only a little south of Little Rock. But, Memphis is a long way around to you.

Memphis....Ahhh yes, one very cold January I was Road Captain of a motley crew of bikers who rode out to Memphis to escort the Vietnam Moving Wall, into Little Rock, and on to Ft Roots VA Med center...long cold ride right there! Here's a picture[me on the M/C]!

Bill Little · « **Reply #21 on:** February 15, 2013, 02:28:08 PM »

Hi Paul,

It should really look great once painted, and the LA .46 should be the ticket!

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Randy Powell · « **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2013, 02:41:59 PM »

Naw, shoot it with clear now.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #23 on:** February 15, 2013, 02:53:47 PM »

Hey Big Bear!
I like those .46's!

And yes Randy I thought about just hitting it with clear to save weight but then you could see all the flaws in my craftsmanship. Figure I best cover them with paint.

I cannot show up at the field with a light plane. No one will think I built it.

John Stiles · « **Reply #24 on:** February 15, 2013, 05:27:30 PM »

Quote from: Paul Taylor on February 15, 2013, 02:53:47 PM

Hey Big Bear!
I like those .46's!

.....I thought about just hitting it with clear to save weight but then you could see all the flaws in my craftsmanship. Figure I best cover them with paint.........

Camo paint jobs cover a multitude of sins...er, I mean flaws! LOL P/S I'm new to LA.46s just got one from a real good buddy...I may hafta tap into your knowledge on these because this is my first!