Author Topic: Painting Angela's Lightning Streak (Read 2373 times)

Randy Ryan · « **on:** February 23, 2014, 01:36:02 PM »

Well yesterday we stole a few hours and painted. It all went pretty well and she struggled a little learning to control the spray pattern. Why is it the first thing people want to do is "squirt" paint" by that I mean that kinda random shake, splatter, drool thing? Had a hard time getting her to move smoothly at the right speed. Actually I've come to the conclusion see needs some glasses, when a 12 year old CAN'T see something I can, there's a problem.

So without further blabber, I give you Angela's painting project. I've also added a picture of her dressed for church, she's a really sweet young lady. 2 more weeks and she will come over and finish it with all the trim and hardware. she's excited, SHE'S GONNA LEARN TO SOLDER!!!!!!

Keith Miller · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2014, 02:02:26 PM »

Nicely done, Angela!
Aluminum foil - what a great idea! I just painted a fuselage and usee trash bags around the wings that kept pulling away from the tape. Hence, some leakage onto the wing.

I'll try the foil next time.

Russell Shaffer · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2014, 02:07:08 PM »

The airplane and Angela both look just fine. Angela does look strange without her new hat, though.

Avaiojet · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2014, 04:19:17 PM »

I don't understand the use of foil. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Las Vegas odds.

Having a daughter interested in model airplanes.

How lucky can a guy be!

Charles

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2014, 05:06:12 PM »

Quote from: Avaiojet on February 23, 2014, 04:19:17 PM

I don't understand the use of foil. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Las Vegas odds.

Having a daughter interested in model airplanes.

How lucky can a guy be!

Charles

Charles, I gave up on paper after I had a bleed-through that ruined a paint job, foil is cheap enough and there is zero change of a bleed-through, that's good enough for me!

Actually Angela isn't my daughter, she's my girlfriend's daughter and very likely future step daughter. I've always hated that term and at the point it happens I will call her and she will be.....my daughter.

mike londke · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:36:48 PM »

I hope the weather in MI breaks so you can get it in the air. Keep up the good work Angela. Mike

Brett Buck · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:49:03 PM »

Quote from: Keith Miller on February 23, 2014, 02:02:26 PM

Nicely done, Angela!
Aluminum foil - what a great idea! I just painted a fuselage and usee trash bags around the wings that kept pulling away from the tape. Hence, some leakage onto the wing.

I'll try the foil next time.

It works pretty well, and it wants to stay where you put it. It tends to leave dark smudges on paint, not much problem on Monokote aside from a few easily-removable dents here and there.

Brett

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2014, 07:28:13 PM »

Quote from: Brett Buck on February 23, 2014, 06:49:03 PM

It works pretty well, and it wants to stay where you put it. It tends to leave dark smudges on paint, not much problem on Monokote aside from a few easily-removable dents here and there.

Brett

A quick swipe with polishing compound will take care of that but I never really had any problem.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2014, 09:08:11 AM »

Hey, we all had to learn how to use the old spray gadget at one time or another. I just sprayed two planes last week. The plane looks great and she looks even prettier all dressed up. My self even after seeing on one of Windy's tape the use of aluminum foil, I never tried it. I am now using a material called Press and Seal, it is a food wrap from the grocers. It stays where you put it and so far no leakage any where.

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2014, 10:31:00 AM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on February 24, 2014, 09:08:11 AM

Hey, we all had to learn how to use the old spray gadget at one time or another. I just sprayed two planes last week. The plane looks great and she looks even prettier all dressed up. My self even after seeing on one of Windy's tape the use of aluminum foil, I never tried it. I am now using a material called Press and Seal, it is a food wrap from the grocers. It stays where you put it and so far no leakage any where.

I might try that, the aluminum is a little clumsy.

Bill Little · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2014, 02:40:23 PM »

Great job, Randy and Angela! Randy, just keep her going as long as she is interested. Y'all are doing great!

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Serge_Krauss · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2014, 12:55:08 AM »

Where's the "Like" button? Plane and Angela are lookin' good!

SK

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2014, 09:36:16 AM »

Thanks all, the 2 weeks intervals were frustrating at first, but I've found it gives me time to do my own building. Angela will be ready as soon as the weather breaks and it looks like I'll have the Legacy ready too. I have to say this, Angela is the most "engaged" young person I've ever worked with though my grandson Brandon was as well. She sticks with it and does not get distracted like most, when she's building, she's building and that really nice because I don't feel like I'm wasting my time. She said she's afraid to break it so getting her into the Beginner pattern will probably start with my Skyray and that's OK, that's what its for. Our August contest (which I'm CDing) falls on a weekend when she's with he Mom so she'll be able to come and hopefully fly. Mom is learning to fly too so since I'll be tied up with the contest maybe they can be a mother/daughter team!

John Paris · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2014, 10:56:44 PM »

Randy,
I have some experience in helping the young ladies out so will lend a hand (at least a flipping finger) during the contest. Maybe I can get Michael to help out as well.
John

billbyles · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2014, 11:24:16 PM »

Quote from: John Paris on February 25, 2014, 10:56:44 PM

Randy,
I have some experience in helping the young ladies out so will lend a hand (at least a flipping finger) during the contest. Maybe I can get Michael to help out as well.
John

Hi John,

Not to hijack a great thread but what is Grace doing these days?

John Paris · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2014, 05:03:38 AM »

Quote from: billbyles on February 25, 2014, 11:24:16 PM

Hi John,

Not to hijack a great thread but what is Grace doing these days?

Bill,
She is currently working hard at becoming an adult. Has not had a handle in her hand for some time now. Did talk her into launching for me when I was back in colonies a couple of years ago.
John

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2014, 06:25:05 AM »

Quote from: John Paris on February 25, 2014, 10:56:44 PM

Randy,
I have some experience in helping the young ladies out so will lend a hand (at least a flipping finger) during the contest. Maybe I can get Michael to help out as well.
John

Would sure be appreciated John, thanks. Are you coming home of just a visit?

John Paris · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2014, 06:33:06 AM »

Randy,
Rumor is that it will be a permanent change of station. Should know for sure soon though.
John

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2014, 06:45:03 AM »

Quote from: John Paris on February 26, 2014, 06:33:06 AM

Randy,
Rumor is that it will be a permanent change of station. Should know for sure soon though.
John

Well that would be great John!!! We'll be weenie roasting again as always after flying Saturday.

Jim Kraft · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2014, 10:19:12 AM »

Now this is a great thread. Randy, The most important thing is you are spending time with a great girl. She will cherish this time for the rest of her life. More power to you.

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #20 on:** February 26, 2014, 12:44:45 PM »

Quote from: Jim Kraft on February 26, 2014, 10:19:12 AM

Now this is a great thread. Randy, The most important thing is you are spending time with a great girl. She will cherish this time for the rest of her life. More power to you.

Thanks Jim, it's really enjoyable and relationship building. Angela has a bit of a withdrawal problem since her parents divorce plus she still really doesn't know what to make of me carrying through with the things I tell her I'll do. Her dad told her all the time he would do things with her but then never did and she just came to the conclusion that that's how it is. Now she's finding out it's not and that she's valuable enough to spend time and effort with, which of course she is.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2014, 07:41:46 AM »

Just remember that when the time comes to make it permanent. I have let my kids down several times, maybe too many times. What with work and other issues.

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2014, 07:46:11 AM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on February 27, 2014, 07:41:46 AM

Just remember that when the time comes to make it permanent. I have let my kids down several times, maybe too many times. What with work and other issues.

Yes John, that's an over riding concern of mine, thanks.