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Offline Russ Danneman

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Newbie first attempt at dope!{D O N E !!!!!!!!!}
« on: January 15, 2010, 05:40:16 PM »
well, here it is so far first time doper. good thing is i am happy with it, so far.......that is.   russ
« Last Edit: May 23, 2010, 04:45:51 PM by RUSS DANNEMAN »
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Offline Mark Scarborough

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Re: Newbie first attempt at dope!
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2010, 09:28:10 PM »
Lookin good so far,,
have you enjoyed the experience? I really enjoy the process of putting on a dope and silkspan covering,,
For years the rat race had me going around in circles, Now I do it for fun!
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Re: Newbie first attempt at dope!
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2010, 07:13:00 AM »
Looks good Russ !  I have been reluctant to try silkspan and dope again, it has been 30 years since my first flite streak and voodoo done with dope,silk and silkspan.
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Re: Newbie first attempt at dope!
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2010, 08:08:49 AM »
it's obviously more time consuming but it has been fun to try. something always wanted to do. i have a smoothie next in line to build .it's going dope also,so that should tell you something! i may be hooked on dope! never thought i would say that.lol thanks russ
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Re: Newbie first attempt at dope!
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2010, 11:09:03 AM »
Looks very good,   I like the silkspan/dope finishes also.  It's what I use 90 % of the time..............

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Offline Russ Danneman

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Re: Newbie first attempt at dope!{DONE}
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2010, 11:58:30 AM »
well, here it is my first dope job done! have not had time to test fly yet been to busy. hopefully soon. weighs in at 44 oz. good,bad, average, don't no but that's where it's at.  rd
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Offline Russell Shaffer

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Re: Newbie first attempt at dope!{D O N E !!!!!!!!!}
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2010, 07:20:25 PM »
Sure looks nice. Way better than anything I've managed. 
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