Author Topic: Finishing the former Toad (Read 11201 times)

Randy Powell · « **Reply #150 on:** May 13, 2011, 04:38:54 PM »

Allan,

The color is interesting. It's actually quite a bit yellower than it seems in the picture. Called Yellow Jacket Metallic.

PJ and I have been exchanging pictures of mistakes and remedies.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #151 on:** May 13, 2011, 07:17:05 PM »

Mutual mistakes and remedies.

Private showing.. heheh its a plane not a peep show

Randy Powell · « **Reply #152 on:** May 13, 2011, 09:10:47 PM »

PJ is bright enough not to post his screw-ups. I put mine out there for God and everyone to see. sigh...

Here's another view since I probably won't get it done before I leave.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #153 on:** May 13, 2011, 10:44:17 PM »

When I make one i'l post it for all to see

Shhhh Randy

See guys how sweet does it look?

Amazing.. the colour will be FAR better in clear and in daylight. I knwo the colour and its not what you see here.
More of a bright irredesant gold.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #154 on:** May 13, 2011, 10:55:01 PM »

Very cool.

Are the round holes for Robart hinges?

john e. holliday · « **Reply #155 on:** May 14, 2011, 09:21:11 AM »

Yeah I see another simple paint job from the Randy.

Looking great young man. I can't imagine how much better it will be with the clear and polishing.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #156 on:** May 14, 2011, 11:18:14 AM »

Wayne,

Yes, Robart Hinges. If you get the hole right, they work pretty well.

Hey doc, it is a simple paint scheme. the bottom is different.

Will Hinton · « **Reply #157 on:** May 14, 2011, 12:16:15 PM »

A great example, Randy, of how less can be more! Saweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #158 on:** May 14, 2011, 09:54:18 PM »

I finished up the minimal ink today. Mostly just completing some of the trim scheme and a line here and there. It's all about minimalism, I guess. I'm still torn about the unbalanced paint on the wing, but it seems OK. It's ready for clear (or as ready as it's going to get). Unfortunately, we aren't going to get any decent weather tomorrow, so the clear will have to wait until I get back. Sigh...

Howard Rush · « **Reply #159 on:** May 15, 2011, 01:15:02 AM »

Looks fine, Randy. Where do you think you're going?

Allan Perret · « **Reply #160 on:** May 15, 2011, 08:18:12 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 14, 2011, 09:54:18 PM

I finished up the minimal ink today. Mostly just completing some of the trim scheme and a line here and there. It's all about minimalism, I guess. I'm still torn about the unbalanced paint on the wing, but it seems OK. It's ready for clear (or as ready as it's going to get). Unfortunately, we aren't going to get any decent weather tomorrow, so the clear will have to wait until I get back. Sigh...

When it comes to trim and graphics, I'm more of a balanced fan. So I can see why you are torn.
What size Robart hinges do you use ? Looks like the TE of wing and stab are rounded over, same treatment for flap and elevator. Would like to see close up picture of hinge line detail when you get it together. You going to make the control surfaces removable ?

Bill Little · « **Reply #161 on:** May 15, 2011, 09:43:54 AM »

Brother Randy,

That is a very sweet color trim scheme! I really like it and I like the "name". It should really "POP" with the clear applied and all rubbed out.

Might just have to "borrow" some of your basic ideas for paint on a new plane I am doing.

Big Bear

Randy Powell · « **Reply #162 on:** May 15, 2011, 11:56:33 AM »

Howard,

I'm off with the inlaws, outlaws and and various relations for two weeks in the sun. We get back just in time to get in the car and go to Eugene. So this plane won't be making the trip. Maybe for the Stunt-A-Thon.

Allan,

It looks pretty good live. It will be different.

Bill,

Steal away. I'm just happy that it won't been too heavy, is straight and I like the overall design.

Will Hinton · « **Reply #163 on:** May 15, 2011, 01:49:03 PM »

I always wanted to do and unbalanced trim scheme, never had the guts! Fly on!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #164 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:57:36 PM »

Well, I won't be in the shop for two weeks, but this place has free WiFi. So I can read about flying. Hey, it's sunny and warm. That's more than I've have for many, many months.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #165 on:** May 17, 2011, 07:20:17 PM »

so did you sneak in the camera,, you know its still pretty cold here Randy,, maybe some pictures of the BEACH to warm us cold guys up?

oh, the Ejet is painted,, I had a 5 hour window sunday and just got it done,, it wont absorb water, so I guess thats good enough for now.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #166 on:** May 18, 2011, 12:25:36 AM »

Mark,

Beautiful day today, but I spent most of it with the vacation club guy. If it's a nice tomorrow, I'll take a few pics of the beach. 80 today with a nice trade blowing. I was actually hot for awhile. Been awhile since I felt that. And hey, this place has a bar by the pool. Mai Tai's are free at the bar. WhooHoo!!!

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #167 on:** May 18, 2011, 07:12:54 PM »

Let me get this right..

Your on Holiday still posting?

I've got visions of you sneaking in a pair of flaps into your bag - buffing them whilst the wife sleeps.

Surely you could have slipped in the compressor, airgun, clear and shot the hooligan in the lobby?

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #168 on:** May 18, 2011, 08:14:12 PM »

PJ, you forgot that the Mai Tai's are free at the pool. Where's the icon with the icebag on the headbone?

Steve

Randy Powell · « **Reply #169 on:** May 19, 2011, 12:08:48 PM »

Naw, never to excess. I took a bunch of pictures, but I'm using my wife's laptop and it doesn't have any decent picture processing. Now I found out that the camera has the ability to take pics at lower resolution so it's possible to just shoot, transfre pic and post. So I'll see what I can come up with today. Just rolled out of bed. The spousal unit isn't out of the bathroom yet.

By the way, PJ, I'm here with 5 other people sharing a 3 bedroom condo. They would complain about the paint fumes.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #170 on:** May 19, 2011, 07:09:20 PM »

Download IrfanView from TuCows. It's free and it's easy to use. Under 1,000kb for Winders, as I recall. There are different versions for various OS.

Weather has been wunnerful here since you left (Monday?). Not that we're drawing any conclusions or anything...

Steve

Randy Powell · « **Reply #171 on:** May 20, 2011, 12:56:31 PM »

So, continuing to move completely off topic, here's a picture I took yesterday about 50 feet from where I'm sitting right now. No more pics. Nothing is more boring that someone else's vacation pictures. I will note that it's warmer here Steve. About 80 right now at about 9am. Nice trade blowing.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #172 on:** May 20, 2011, 05:24:49 PM »

No no.. couldnt' you rig up something to paint outside?

Im soo jealous of your holiday.. But mine is coming up soon...... Going somewhere warm and stress free. Muncie Nats

Randy Powell · « **Reply #173 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:36:29 PM »

Well, it's relatively stress free. I am with the spouse and outlaws after all. But it's not bad. The stress is the traveling part.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #174 on:** May 21, 2011, 07:18:55 AM »

Hey Randy - Quick update " We're back in the game "

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #175 on:** May 21, 2011, 06:05:42 PM »

Randy...It rained last night and today. You must be back...

Steve

PS: We might be out of TMF, as of yesterday.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #176 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:59:31 PM »

PJ,

Glad to hear that. I'll look forward to seeing the result.

Steve,

Nope, still here. Not my fault. Sorry to hear about TMF. Run out? And we still have TNA.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #177 on:** May 21, 2011, 11:24:57 PM »

Randy, you're on vacation.

However, glad to know that you're keeping your priorities straight and are still keeping up here.

No excuses for not banging out the finished "Toad" immediately upon your return, you should be plenty rested.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #178 on:** May 22, 2011, 07:40:09 AM »

If you are on Oahu, you need to call Henry Shun. I didn't get a chance to call him when I was there for a day. I would almost go back to the Big Island permantly if the wife would let me. Anyway, don't get too sun burned on the beach.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #179 on:** May 22, 2011, 01:26:25 PM »

Hey Doc,

On Kaua'i. No control line here. Sigh.... Nice day today.

Wayne,

Well, It's ready for clear, but while here I had an idea....

Randy Powell · « **Reply #180 on:** May 25, 2011, 09:08:41 PM »

Looks like I may not be going to the Regionals this weekend. Just went to do my check in for the flight tomorrow and found out that our flight has been cancelled. We've been rebooked on a new flight that doesn't take off till Friday. So that puts us back sometime Saturday. Joy.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #181 on:** May 26, 2011, 08:27:47 AM »

man that blows Randy,, especially since it is a result of having to sit on a warm sandy beach,, watching sunsets,, drinking mai tais and fiddling with the little umbrella thingies,,
I am going to make it after all, it was not looking good there for a while
maybe you can squeek it in after all? who knows, we will be ready for you if you make it,

Randy Powell · « **Reply #182 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:42:46 PM »

Mark,

We got booked on a flight that leave at 1:25am on Saturday morning. We lucked out in that the condo we are staying at was available for another night, so we have a place to sleep tonight. But we will go to the airport tomorrow in the evening, sit around until the flight the fly into San Francisco and then looks like we will have as much as an 8 hour layover. We may be able to get on an earlier flight, but as it is, we won't get home till Saturday evening. I knew we were cutting it close as it was, but I don't think I'll be in any kind of shape to get home, pack the car and drive to Eugene in time to fly on Sunday. Guess we'll see how things play out.

Sigh....

Sometimes things just don't go well. I missed the Portland contest mostly due to car problems. My first contest of the season may be the Stunt-A-Thon.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #183 on:** May 27, 2011, 10:40:55 AM »

Don't you love those overnight flights and schedules. The wife and I had to be out of the condo we were in by 11AM and the car back to the rental by 6PM. Flight departure was 10:45PM. This was on the Big Island at Kona. I think I slept maybe an hour in that dark tube called an airplane.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #184 on:** May 27, 2011, 11:39:21 PM »

Gee, thanks, Doc.

Here I am at the airport. Free WiFi at least. Plane doesn't leave for awhile, but we had to turn in the rental car. And just to top off the whole thing with a cherry, we talked to our house sitting and it seems the septic pump is busted. Back yard is currently flooded. So I get to fly in late tomorrow and pay a giant bill. Joy. Our house sitting is having the repair guy come tomorrow then will call with the bad news. Hopefully, it won't be too horrible.

What a way to finish a vacation.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #185 on:** May 28, 2011, 05:14:08 PM »

Sitting in the San Francisco airport. The septic system is fixed. Not cheap, but not too bad. About 450.00. Sigh... But at least it fixed. Be back home sooner than expected. We were able to get an earlier flight. Be home by about 11pm.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #186 on:** May 28, 2011, 11:46:58 PM »

Is that what they mean by s--t happens?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #187 on:** May 29, 2011, 02:05:10 PM »

OK, I'm finally back. It is, of course, raining. Cool.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #188 on:** May 30, 2011, 12:27:47 AM »

Less talk more clear.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #189 on:** May 30, 2011, 03:26:53 PM »

Clear is on. It's not bad. Couple of spots may be a little thin. we'll see after it catalyzes.

Allan Perret · « **Reply #190 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:04:59 AM »

Hey Randy:
Every time I see one of those new Camaros with the electric neon Lime Green color I think of you.
Did you consider that for the Hooligan ?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #191 on:** May 31, 2011, 03:29:33 PM »

Allan,

As folks around here will tell you, I'm not a fan of green. Part of that is that most of our flying sites are surrounded by trees and most any green, even screaming lime green, tends to disappear. I have painted a few planes green in my time and it seems to be a bad luck color for me. Both had short lives (and the Novi I build flew really well but died an untimely death - I blame the color).

BTW, the color looks very cool with clear on and in the sun. Really bright, that's certain. I won't lose it against the backdrop.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #192 on:** May 31, 2011, 10:19:26 PM »

unless you fly it out here against the wheat fields,,, lol

Randy Powell · « **Reply #193 on:** June 01, 2011, 09:36:40 AM »

Even then.

Now, I just need to plod away at sanding and rubbing. That will take a bit. Hope to have it ready to fly for the Stunt-A-Thon. Or not. We'll see. There's no hurry.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #194 on:** June 01, 2011, 09:43:08 AM »

Randy,
hope it makes the stuntathon, it looks like there is an outside chance I may make Puyallup after all. My daughter needs a ride back to the west side and will pay gas

Bill Little · « **Reply #195 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:31:54 AM »

HI Randy,

This is one I am really looking forward to seeing in clear and assembled. The design is very interesting and the paint job really sounds cool. I am sitting here not able to raise my left upper arm over about 20* and wondering what I can do for now......... I can do simple things in the shop but the range of motion is getting less and less by the day. making it up and down the basement stairs is still possible, but takes a bit longer than previously! LOL!!

Get that puppy rubbed out and show us some pictures!

Big Bear

Randy Powell · « **Reply #196 on:** June 01, 2011, 09:48:10 PM »

I'm pooped. No sanding tonight.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #197 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:33:12 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on June 01, 2011, 09:48:10 PM

I'm pooped. No sanding tonight.

That's what those "vacations" will do for you.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #198 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:33:47 PM »

Is there a cure for Olditis?

Allan Perret · « **Reply #199 on:** June 02, 2011, 05:40:16 AM »

Quote from: PJ Rowland on June 01, 2011, 10:33:47 PM

Is there a cure for Olditis?

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Yea, but you dont want to go there.