Author Topic: Sig Magnum (Read 10238 times)

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #100 on:** June 14, 2013, 12:04:05 PM »

Getting serious again...

Marcus

Randy Powell · « **Reply #101 on:** June 14, 2013, 02:28:29 PM »

Is it soup yet?

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #102 on:** June 14, 2013, 03:17:41 PM »

I sanded the ship for some 5 hours today, and gonna put on a second coat of dope.
I'm gonna have the primer on next week, if the weather agrees...

Randy, my english is limited, what did you mean by soup yet??

I hope it's something good...

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #103 on:** July 08, 2013, 07:24:11 PM »

So dope on and sanded, and Superfil is really super!!
Easy to use...
Primer is coming soon...

Marcus

Derek Barry · « **Reply #104 on:** July 09, 2013, 04:38:13 AM »

The plane looks great Marcus. I cant wait to see some color on it!

Derek

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #105 on:** July 09, 2013, 04:43:17 PM »

Derek thanks a lot!!
Ty, what you see is the adjustable rudder loose, not conected to the horn, that's why you see it with all that angle...

Now, I've put on 3 coats of raw dope, sanding each one, only the third was sanded with 600 and the plane seems sealed and ready for primer.
I ain't covering the balsa, so you guys think I should go with some more dope before primer?
I really don't want to screw up with this finishing...

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #106 on:** July 09, 2013, 05:03:56 PM »

Marcus,

Hey! Hey! Outstanding!!

Are you designing a scheme?

Won't be long for that.

Charles

Bill Little · « **Reply #107 on:** July 09, 2013, 05:10:11 PM »

Quote from: MarcusCordeiro on July 09, 2013, 04:43:17 PM

Derek thanks a lot!!
Ty, what you see is the adjustable rudder loose, not conected to the horn, that's why you see it with all that angle...

Now, I've put on 3 coats of raw dope, sanding each one, only the third was sanded with 600 and the plane seems sealed and ready for primer.
I ain't covering the balsa, so you guys think I should go with some more dope before primer?
I really don't want to screw up with this finishing...

Marcus

Hi Marcus,

I would rather see you apply light silkspan to the entire structure before applying primer, etc......

Bill

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #108 on:** July 09, 2013, 06:29:18 PM »

Well

Gonna try to get some Carbon Veil then, I think it'll be easier than silkspan...
By the way, where have you guys been ordering silkspan?
The local shop says it's not available...

Thanks guys

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #109 on:** July 10, 2013, 05:55:20 AM »

So, I'll be ordering the .2 carbon tissue from acp composites, and meanwhile, more dope and sanding.
Never worked with carbon tissue... It's gonna be fun.
3 yards should do the whole model, so I will order 4...

Marcus

john e. holliday · « **Reply #110 on:** July 10, 2013, 09:19:52 AM »

Remember not to back stroke with the brush as you put the carbon fiber down.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #111 on:** July 10, 2013, 09:32:37 AM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on July 10, 2013, 09:19:52 AM

Remember not to back stroke with the brush as you put the carbon fiber down.

That's good advice, thanks again John!
Well...4-6 weeks delivery time...

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #112 on:** July 31, 2013, 12:59:04 PM »

A little more...

Marcus

Dave Denison · « **Reply #113 on:** July 31, 2013, 08:21:30 PM »

Lookin Good Marcus.

Keep up the great work....finish is just around the next corner. Get sharp on this one so you can do a super job on the ROGUE !!!
I'm getting the finish on mine as we speck.

Dave

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #114 on:** August 01, 2013, 06:51:12 PM »

Thanks guys.
Superfil is wonderful!!!
Doesn't run, mixes easily, easy to apply...
One more thing I discovered thanks to Stunt Hanger!

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #115 on:** August 07, 2013, 05:00:17 AM »

Ok.
I've got some 3 yards of CV.
And some silkspan too.
What would be better? I know I cannot cover the whole model with the CV I got, so, where should I cover with CV and where with silkspan? I figure the flaps should have the CV....
Any advice?

Thanks

Marcus

Derek Barry · « **Reply #116 on:** August 07, 2013, 07:34:39 AM »

Quote from: MarcusCordeiro on August 07, 2013, 05:00:17 AM

Ok.
I've got some 3 yards of CV.
And some silkspan too.
What would be better? I know I cannot cover the whole model with the CV I got, so, where should I cover with CV and where with silkspan? I figure the flaps should have the CV....
Any advice?

Thanks

Marcus

You can cover the entire plane with CV. I did everything except my wing which is an open bay wing.

Derek

Will Hinton · « **Reply #117 on:** August 07, 2013, 08:28:49 AM »

Marcus, you're going to love your Magnum and the way it flies! I had one in the early 90's that was an overweight pig but flew fantastically. (72 oz.!) I had Merco 60 in it and loved the airplane. Why am I saying this? Because I want you to really enjoy this ship and to encourage you. You are doing a great job there, keep up the good work!

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #118 on:** August 08, 2013, 11:34:18 AM »

I've run a search here and found some nice tips.
It was said to dab the veil, so it won't "dissolve"... Doc said not to back stroke...
And should I go for the edges first, like silkspan? I tdoesn't seem so, there's no shrinking.
Will do the elevators first to have a taste, then move on to the rest of the ship.
Also, is there a right side to be laid down?? It was said the shiny side goes up...
Remember guys, firt time doing this, wanna do it right.

Thanks

john e. holliday · « **Reply #119 on:** August 09, 2013, 09:02:32 AM »

The package I had did have a shiny side and a dull side. I only used the one package and said never again. But, like other materials it takes practice and patience. Oh, the shiny side is up.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #120 on:** August 18, 2013, 01:42:15 PM »

There were a few spots I thought I could work on and sanded some more.
I was going to put some CV on but I had a little problem with the lights in the room and can only get it back tomorrow.
I'll try my best to give this ship a good finish...

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #121 on:** August 19, 2013, 07:52:34 AM »

Hey! Hey! Marcus,

Your model is looking really good.

All downhill now.

Will "you" spray the finish?

Or will you mask the model off and make trips to your local auto body shop, for each color, as I once suggested?

Charles

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #122 on:** August 20, 2013, 06:06:00 AM »

Hi Charles

Yes, I'm spraying the colors... But, before I spray the Magnum, I'm gonna do a couple ships, so I can have some practice.
I've sprayed clear already, but colors only using a rattle can.
Then, there's a ARF Nobler I'm rebuilding, which will be ship number 1 for painting, then the ThunderGazer, and only then the Magnum.
Look what I've found... They were in my mother's atttic....
Ink lines, here I come...It's gotta be a full package, right?

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #123 on:** August 20, 2013, 02:23:10 PM »

Marcus,

What were you doing in your Mother's attic?

Charles

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #124 on:** August 20, 2013, 04:02:27 PM »

I was looking for some old documents...
Found more than what I was looking for...

Marcus

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #125 on:** August 21, 2013, 02:05:18 PM »

Marcus. If you haven't yet tried carbon veil over balsa, you will like it. I dope it down in pieces, and you can overlap pieces and it will not show. CV sticks good and never comes loose around the edges like silkspan. If you brush it too much it will come apart. But thinned dope doesn't cause your paintbrush to drag.

Floyd

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #126 on:** August 21, 2013, 02:34:51 PM »

Thanks a lot Floyd.
i'm really looking forward to using the CV...

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #127 on:** August 22, 2013, 09:32:17 AM »

Marcus,

House of Kolor?

Charles

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #128 on:** August 22, 2013, 03:33:01 PM »

So, carbon is on.
Have done only one side of one elevator, but Floyd nailed it on the head... Easier than silkspan and the edges are perfect.
I tapped the brush gently and it settled down no problem.
Now I'm really excited to get this ship all covered.

Marcus

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #129 on:** April 26, 2014, 05:37:28 PM »

So, as I was doing the CV thing I thought I could work overtime and start preparing the Magnum the primer, since you people asked me to cover the wood...

Marcus

john e. holliday · « **Reply #130 on:** April 26, 2014, 09:22:45 PM »

How many planes are you working on? I just finished putting the Poly-span on the Ringmaster Imperial and four coats of dope. Now ready to rub down the ruff areas.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #131 on:** April 28, 2014, 06:17:49 AM »

Doc

I am working on the Thundergazer, but it was good to take a little break, and since I had the veil and the dope on the bench, I grabbed the Magnum and advanced that.

Marcus

john e. holliday · « **Reply #132 on:** April 28, 2014, 08:40:18 AM »

Hey, a day on this one and the next day on the other, going back and forth you will soon have them done. Should have had the Ringmaster Imperial done, but started on the Super Ringmaster as soon as Barry got the plans to me. Still need a fuel tank on the scratch built S-1 Ringmaster.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #133 on:** April 28, 2014, 08:39:45 PM »

I just felt like posting these...
Love this ship!!!

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #134 on:** April 28, 2014, 09:12:45 PM »

Marcus,

I look at those photos and laugh with joy. Way to go Marcus!

Absolutely Outstanding!

Pays to keep at it.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #135 on:** April 29, 2014, 10:51:00 AM »

Thanks Charles!!

Marcus

Damian Paten · « **Reply #136 on:** April 29, 2014, 09:32:35 PM »

Hello Marcus.
Firstly, you are doing a fantastic job. Good to see a Magnum again.

Secondly, can I ask where you got the plans from???
I had one in kit form back in 89 and I would like to build another one. I just can't seem to find any plans.

Regards
Damian.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #137 on:** April 30, 2014, 12:50:47 PM »

Damian

I bought a kit, so it came with the plans....
Anyway, if you can't find them anywhere, let me know...
I could try to get you a copy of mine though they don't show the root and tip pattern...
And as we are at it, is there anybody out there who could cut wings for this ship???
I could go for a number 2... You know... Nice ship...

Marcus

Damian Paten · « **Reply #138 on:** April 30, 2014, 06:29:39 PM »

I see. Perhaps there's a small market for magnum plans. I dare say I wouldn't be the only person that would like a copy.
They are a great model. I can't believe nobody has drawn some up. Maybe someone has but they are very hard to find.

Noel Corney · « **Reply #139 on:** April 30, 2014, 11:51:05 PM »

Hey Damien , You can get an updated plan from Tom Dixon in collaboration with Randy Smith, I'm sure there are plenty of people prepared to cut wings, If not try Bob Hunt. Go to the classifieds also you might have some luck. Also go to the vendors corner. Noel.

Mike Mulligan · « **Reply #140 on:** May 14, 2014, 03:58:50 PM »

Wow Marcus, that really looks great!

Not sure why, but there is something about the look of the nose and spinner that make me think a WWII British paint job would really go well on this ship.

Thanks for sharing your build!

RknRusty · « **Reply #141 on:** May 14, 2014, 07:42:48 PM »

Great timing that this thread popped up.
I was presented a Magnum in Huntersville as a gracious gesture from the the Norfolk Aeromodelers. And I'm driving to Joe Nall Saturday to give it a flight and bring it to its new home. The thing is, I need to do some tape measuring of my cars to figure out just how I'm going to make that happen.

I believe the wingspan is 60". Can someone tell me how long the fuselage is? I'm hoping with the back seats out or folded down I'll be in business.
Rusty

James_Mynes · « **Reply #142 on:** May 15, 2014, 04:22:39 AM »

Tip of spinner to end of rudder is 47".

I have put the Magnum in a Subaru Outback with the rear seats folded down. It takes up a lot of real estate, but there is still room for a flight box and other stuff. Just don't put anything heavy behind it, in case you have to stand on the brake at some point.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #143 on:** May 15, 2014, 05:19:52 AM »

Thanks Mike!
The first time I tried to put it into my compact, I realized I was in trouble...
I am sorry I haven't done more....Stuff keeps happening, and my life now is like a tornado...
I really want to do a good job with the finishing.. Just hope it doesn't get a little too heavy...

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #144 on:** May 15, 2014, 05:52:14 AM »

Marcus,

I had no idea or forgotten that your model was 60" in span.

You're gonna need a bigger boat!

Thinking color yet?

RknRusty · « **Reply #145 on:** May 15, 2014, 05:56:35 AM »

Quote from: Jim Mynes on May 15, 2014, 04:22:39 AM

Tip of spinner to end of rudder is 47".

I have put the Magnum in a Subaru Outback with the rear seats folded down. It takes up a lot of real estate, but there is still room for a flight box and other stuff. Just don't put anything heavy behind it, in case you have to stand on the brake at some point.

Hmmm, if either of my cars was built around the Magnum, it would fit inside. I think it'll work. Thanks, Jim
Rusty

Will Hinton · « **Reply #146 on:** May 15, 2014, 12:01:28 PM »

Quote from: Mike Mulligan on May 14, 2014, 03:58:50 PM

Wow Marcus, that really looks great!

Not sure why, but there is something about the look of the nose and spinner that make me think a WWII British paint job would really go well on this ship.

Thanks for sharing your build!

You're absolutely right! Of course, I did mine as a P-40 Warhawk in 1990. It really wasn't a huge deal to change it over - just a little tweak here and there and it was done!

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #147 on:** May 15, 2014, 12:50:51 PM »

Charles

I guess I am going to do it like the prototype, the light blue with the red, White and blue trimming.
Yeah, bigget boat is a possibility, indeed...
Gee, that is going to be a lot of sanding....

Marcus

Author Topic: Sig Magnum (Read 10238 times)

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