Author Topic: Fuse and tail finished....I think (Read 4967 times)

Derek Barry · « **on:** April 26, 2010, 05:17:36 AM »

I think I am done with the fuse. It is hard to know when to stop sometimes.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2010, 05:19:38 AM »

Two More pics.
I am not sure if I am going to use the 65 or 75 so I figured PA Power would do.

Allan Perret · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2010, 06:37:43 AM »

Thats a great looking paint scheem so far. Cant wait to see the rest..
How did you do the USA lettering?

I bet its a lot easier to do the paint work on a take apart.
What is the source / price of the take apart hardware you are using ?

Claudio Chacon · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2010, 07:03:06 AM »

That looks

Cool

Derek!
Same question as Alan: tell us about the technique used to do the "USA" lettering.

Claudio.

Alan Buck · « **Reply #4 on:** April 26, 2010, 07:21:10 AM »

IT looks good and it looks like a old plane aka 96 winner with modern update, see you at Huntersville.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #5 on:** April 26, 2010, 08:22:23 AM »

Derek, it is looking great as it is, but, I did find one little flaw in side view of the left rear. The bottom blue line looks a little short(I justnit picking here). You going hold off on the clear coat until the flying surfaces are done? I really like it.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2010, 09:29:42 AM »

Looks great Derek!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I have to wait for the wings...

Randy Powell · « **Reply #7 on:** April 26, 2010, 10:04:57 AM »

Doc,

The top blue on is a bit short, too. I think it's supposed to be like that.

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #8 on:** April 26, 2010, 10:46:54 AM »

Excellent.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2010, 10:57:12 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on April 26, 2010, 10:04:57 AM

Doc,

The top blue on is a bit short, too. I think it's supposed to be like that.

Bingo!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #10 on:** April 26, 2010, 11:22:31 AM »

Looks GREAT!!! I would stop right where you are with the red white and blue as far as your trim colors go. It looks great right now without being too "busy". Maybe just a little black for some detail lettering (like you've started) and maybe some ink lines. I assume you're carrying the theme on the wings too so judging by what you're showing here it's going to look great and have plenty of detail by the time the rest of the plane is assembled. Too many people don't know when to stop when doing trim and graphics. Going too far just takes away from the actual lines of the airplane in my opinion. When in doubt, cleaner is usually better.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #11 on:** April 26, 2010, 11:25:59 AM »

Quote from: Claudio Chacon on April 26, 2010, 07:03:06 AM

That looks Cool Derek!
Same question as Alan: tell us about the technique used to do the "USA" lettering.

Claudio.

I made a two part vinyl stencil for the USA. The red went on first and then the blue. Yes, it looks good but it is very risky. If you do not line it up perfectly it looks terrible.

Bill Little · « **Reply #12 on:** April 26, 2010, 11:35:02 AM »

Hi Little Buddy!

It is looking stupendous! Keep on keepin' on!

(just go light on the clear............ man, that first coat looks great! oh, I bet a second will really look great....... how about a third??

)

Big Bear

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #13 on:** April 26, 2010, 12:11:30 PM »

Very, Very nice Derek,

It reminds me of the former one, except this one is BETTER!

Jim Pollock, P.S. The .75 would never lack power for anything!

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #14 on:** May 02, 2010, 06:51:15 PM »

Looks SWEET derek..

Where are you gonna fly it in FAI??

U coming down under ??

Brett Buck · « **Reply #15 on:** May 02, 2010, 09:05:09 PM »

Quote from: PJ Rowland on May 02, 2010, 06:51:15 PM

Where are you gonna fly it in FAI??

Hungary, in July.

Brett

Mike Keville · « **Reply #16 on:** May 02, 2010, 09:23:53 PM »

From the ashes to the pinnacle .... go get 'em, Derek!

Derek Barry · « **Reply #17 on:** May 04, 2010, 06:19:45 AM »

Quote from: PJ Rowland on May 02, 2010, 06:51:15 PM

Looks SWEET derek..

Where are you gonna fly it in FAI??

U coming down under ??

Thanks PJ. How have you been? Doing any flying?

Derek Barry · « **Reply #18 on:** May 04, 2010, 06:20:30 AM »

Quote from: Mike Keville on May 02, 2010, 09:23:53 PM

From the ashes to the pinnacle .... go get 'em, Derek!

Thank you Mike.

Phil Coopy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 04, 2010, 07:41:27 AM »

Great look Derek, nice to see you and Dale and family again this weekend.

Phil C

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #20 on:** May 04, 2010, 10:56:29 AM »

Hi Derek,

sorry that you had such bum weather on Sunday at Huntersville, but you know weather, weather is like a box of chocolates, you never know what yer gonna get. I think PW believes that you should have an outrunner a pile of some super high tech batteries, a timer, controller, ect, ect. ect. Well, you know Paul .........
Of course I'm of the opinion that a .75 and an 8 ounce tank is all you need!

Jim Pollock

Bill Little · « **Reply #21 on:** May 05, 2010, 12:02:19 AM »

Hi Derek,

I am sorry I couldn't get to Huntersville. I really wanted to see you, and Dale, again! Along with a few other guys....

Best of luck with the new plane. You need a *Senior* WC medal to replace the Junior one.

And it will come...........

Big Bear

John Sunderland · « **Reply #22 on:** May 05, 2010, 08:14:18 PM »

Absolutely perfect Bubba!

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #23 on:** May 05, 2010, 08:34:28 PM »

Hey Derek,

Always flying mate

- Yeah I just finished 3 new models - Vintage model, a nobler and a new f2b Ship with the .81.

I will post photo's once ive mounted the engines.

( plus i dont want to hijack your thread.. ) But yeah been doign well.

STILL LOOKS GREAT !!!!! Glad to hear your still kicking goals. - Dont forget next time we catch up we gotta swap models ! ( remember! )

Will Hinton · « **Reply #24 on:** May 06, 2010, 11:14:19 AM »

Hi Derek,
Man-o-man, that is sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Perfect choice of colors (naturally) and scheme. Gogettem!
Will