Author Topic: My son's Nobler... (Read 2530 times)

MarcusCordeiro · « **on:** December 17, 2013, 03:44:44 PM »

With all that's been happening, I got sidetracked a little, but I'm back at it.
Before going for the Thundergazer, I thought I could be a good idea to have some painting practice with some other model.
What I mean is that I never really cared that much, but now, really want to have a good finishing.
This Nobler atarted as ARF porly built by a club member, who sold it to my son, who crashed and broke the motor mounts.
I took the plane and started to fix it, and put it aside for a while.
Then put it together and used Silkspan to cover the whole model, following Robert's guidelines.
Lots of sanding, primer, more sanding, then a base coat, more sanding, and the final coat.
More sanding is on the way. I'll probably try ink lines on this ship for the first time...
A couple more days and I'll be finished with this one and be back on the TG...
Hope it hasn't got heavy too much....

Marcus

john e. holliday · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2013, 07:13:14 PM »

Looking good. Nothing like practice and patience.

DanielGelinas · « **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2013, 02:14:27 PM »

That pilot in probably not a happy camper

Merry Christmas!

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2014, 04:31:49 PM »

I will use some water slide decals for a little more decoration, then two-part clear and go fly.

Marcus

55chevr · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2014, 05:14:15 PM »

Less is more ... I like it the way it is.

Joe

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2014, 01:19:50 PM »

Thank you Joe!!

Marcus

Derek Barry · « **Reply #6 on:** January 15, 2014, 05:09:36 AM »

Cool plane Marcus!

Derek

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #7 on:** January 15, 2014, 12:17:52 PM »

Thanks Derek!

A few waterslide decals...

Marcus

mike londke · « **Reply #8 on:** January 15, 2014, 03:15:26 PM »

Looking good Marcus! Flight video please when you get it up. Mike

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2014, 12:42:51 PM »

Two-part clear is on...

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2014, 01:12:15 PM »

Marcus,

Looks great. What two part clear?

Charles

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2014, 02:16:18 PM »

Polyurethane...
Now comes buffing...

Marcus

David_Stack · « **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2014, 03:03:50 PM »

Charles;

Do a search on "Spray Max 2K", or "death paint" to find out more. Not sure that is the exact product Marcus used, but those posts should provide an idea of the 'nature of the beast'

r/
Dave

Avaiojet · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2014, 08:33:51 PM »

Quote from: David_Stack on February 06, 2014, 03:03:50 PM

Charles;

Do a search on "Spray Max 2K", or "death paint" to find out more. Not sure that is the exact product Marcus used, but those posts should provide an idea of the 'nature of the beast'

r/
Dave

Dave,

Thanks for that. Product could work.

However, not wanting to fire up my spray guns, I looked into that product some time ago. Not sure if the word is out or not if it's truly fule proof?

I have since, sense, then developed a relationship with an Auto Body shop for my two part clear coat.

In fact, and I mentioned this before, I have a story board almost ready for clear coat with rattle can paint on it of different brands. Not many, just a few.

See what happens.

Charles

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2014, 08:10:58 AM »

Well, what you see in the pic 31.4 oz/890grams...
What you guys think?? Is this good for a Nobler??

Marcus

john e. holliday · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2014, 09:27:58 AM »

I see no engine or landing gear. That will be a good weight once they are in place. The lightest Nobler I ever had is still in the shop on the wall. With Fox .35 Stunt and no muffler it was 42 ounces ready to fly. It was built while recuperating from my motorcycle fiasco.

55chevr · « **Reply #16 on:** February 07, 2014, 11:09:10 AM »

My ARF Nobler flies really well - electrics with 4s2200 battery installed weighs in at 44 oz.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2014, 11:18:53 AM »

So my guess is I got it right... Was afraid it got too heavy....
Thanks people.

Marcus

RC Storick · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2014, 03:21:35 PM »

Looks good. It looks like you followed along some of my finishing steps. JFYI Next time try to not prime any open bays. It adds weight that you don't need. Should be good around 44 OZ.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2014, 03:42:14 PM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on February 07, 2014, 03:21:35 PM

Looks good. It looks like you followed along some of my finishing steps. JFYI Next time try to not prime any open bays. It adds weight that you don't need. Should be good around 44 OZ.

Robert

I have to thank you so much.
Your advice and your threads, along with other people's as well really helped me.

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #20 on:** February 08, 2014, 02:13:14 PM »

Buffing...
I never understood that elbow grease thing... Until now...

For my standard, gorgeous! Long way to yet.

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #21 on:** February 08, 2014, 05:18:53 PM »

See you tomorrow!!

Marcus

Bill Little · « **Reply #22 on:** February 08, 2014, 05:37:56 PM »

Hi Marcus,

I really like what you have done with the Nobler. When I was a kid I liked the way the Nobler flew best of all! Now I need to finish up my ARF and build my Brodak Original Nobler kit!

BIG Bear

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2014, 07:26:52 PM »

Well, it's flying this weekend...

Thanks Bill!!

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #24 on:** February 13, 2014, 03:25:16 PM »

It flies on the weekend...

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #25 on:** February 17, 2014, 02:58:41 PM »

Well...
I took it to the field yesterday.
First flight , the needle was too closed so it was really fast, but it flew straight and very well, nonetheless. Had a littlee surge and it came back...
Second flight, needle was reset, still fast, but still flew very well.
Third flight, finally got a 4-2 break on the LA 46, 11.5X4 APC, 4.8sec lap, constant speed all thru the pattern when... I felt a kink in the controls..
Upon landing a quick inspection showed a problem with the flap horn, probably the clevis is loose on the threaded rod...

Don't you think I didn't pay attention to that... I did, and it still got loose, so tere's some play when you give it control.
Will have to open the fuse and fix the thing...
Anyway, I'm very satisfied with the result I got 'cause this ship served as good practice for learning about finishing a ship like one should.
Not gonna fix it right now, wanna finish other stuff before, but soon enough, when I feel like it, I'll have this ship back in action.
I did get to fly a Nobler finally...

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #26 on:** March 28, 2014, 09:57:22 PM »

Repaired and good to go!!

Flies tomorrow!!

Marcus

john e. holliday · « **Reply #27 on:** March 29, 2014, 08:41:51 AM »

Now it will fly better. Don't ask me how I know.