Author Topic: The science of refinish (Read 8476 times)

wwwarbird · « **Reply #100 on:** June 02, 2012, 07:33:11 PM »

Ha! Good to hear, I was about ready to give ya a poke again Randy!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #101 on:** June 15, 2012, 06:56:55 PM »

Randy?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #102 on:** June 16, 2012, 01:02:17 PM »

hey Wayne,

Nope, no work. I've been involved in a bunch of stuff. And my motivation has been a bit low. Too many other things going on.

I'll get back to it eventually. It's sitting in primer right now.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #103 on:** June 16, 2012, 05:18:22 PM »

Well, primer is progress.

Bill Little · « **Reply #104 on:** June 16, 2012, 05:29:17 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on June 16, 2012, 01:02:17 PM

hey Wayne,

Nope, no work. I've been involved in a bunch of stuff. And my motivation has been a bit low. Too many other things going on.

I'll get back to it eventually. It's sitting in primer right now.

Brother Randy,

I hope you get some time and get the motivation back so that the beast will return to the air before too long.

Best wishes!
Bill

Randy Powell · « **Reply #105 on:** July 11, 2012, 09:25:42 PM »

I appear to be out of motivation at the moment. So the Shoe is sitting in primer and on the back burner.

RandySmith · « **Reply #106 on:** July 11, 2012, 09:48:03 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on July 11, 2012, 09:25:42 PM

I appear to be out of motivation at the moment. So the Shoe is sitting in primer and on the back burner.

Maybe Howard's cat could come over and help you with that

Randy

wwwarbird · « **Reply #107 on:** July 11, 2012, 10:01:01 PM »

Me too...off and on...sorta.

I do have a TOP SECRET, scratchbuilt, original, .40 size built-up profile project about 3/4 built that I started the beginning of May though. 50" span, 575 square inches, Saito .40.

I have been wondering and am anxious to see how "The Shoe" comes out though.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #108 on:** October 01, 2012, 10:06:12 PM »

Ready to blow the dust off the Shoe yet Randy?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #109 on:** October 07, 2012, 05:41:23 PM »

Wayne,

I'm sorta coating right now. Low money and low motivation. I'll get back to it soon. Probably this fall.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #110 on:** October 07, 2012, 05:50:08 PM »

Randy are you getting like the old DOC, needing someone to put the boot to the backside?? Finally got around to sanding the first coat of primer on the P-47 and then put a coat of clear dope to seal it. May go ahead with the colors next after the dope gasses a week or so.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #111 on:** October 07, 2012, 07:22:49 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on October 07, 2012, 05:41:23 PM

Wayne,
I'll get back to it soon. Probably this fall.

Psst, it is fall Randy.

Just razzin' ya Randy, gotta make sure you're still out there! I've had the C/L stuff on the back burner myself for a while too. I'm guilty, I've been distracted by this '60 El Camino rat-rod project that I picked up a couple of months ago. Other than for the Reno trip I've been busting my butt (and budget) on it literally every minute that I haven't been at work since I brought it home. It's gonna get stuffed away for winter real soon though and then it will be "hot-n-heavy" in the C/L shop again. I'm actually looking forward to making some balsa dust again...

I wonder how Mark's comin' on the 109???

Randy Powell · « **Reply #112 on:** October 08, 2012, 07:29:40 PM »

Wayne,

Well, I'm starting to get my motivation back. Slowly. Right now I'm sorta laid up. Serious sinus infection, but I started on anti-botics and am finally starting to feel better. Probably get back in the shop this weekend.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #113 on:** October 08, 2012, 08:02:03 PM »

Good to hear Randy, looking forward to seeing some stuff from the "Powellworks".

Randy Powell · « **Reply #114 on:** October 10, 2012, 05:15:15 PM »

Wayne,

Well, not this weekend as it turns out. My father-in-law died yesterday and I will be driving on Friday for the funeral. So maybe the weekend after this.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #115 on:** October 10, 2012, 10:27:17 PM »

Sorry to hear that Randy, my condolences. Take care, and have a safe trip.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #116 on:** October 12, 2012, 09:44:40 AM »

I too am sorry to hear of the passing of your father-in-law. Mine passed away a couple of years after the wife and I got married. Knew him years before I met her. I was a service station attendent at the time. Was told never touch his truck, just take his money when he is done. Walked into her house as her mother wanted to meet me. And there he sat after not working the station for about 4 years. But, he was one of the great Father-in-laws, none better. So take care.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #117 on:** October 15, 2012, 09:56:29 AM »

I'm back. He was a great guy and I will miss him. I am closer to my in-laws, in some ways, than I was with my own parents. Tough trip. 2400 miles in two weeks, driving on weekends and little sleep.

Hopefully, I can get back to playing with toy airplanes soon.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #118 on:** October 15, 2012, 10:26:53 AM »

Welcome back Randy.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #119 on:** November 05, 2012, 12:47:48 PM »

Wayne,

Well, I am back, but I'm afraid the Shoe is going on the shelf. I am a bit hyped up about this new PA plane and decided that I would leave the Shoe for later. It's covered and has 4 coats of unthinned clear on it so it will keep.

Sigh...

wwwarbird · « **Reply #120 on:** November 05, 2012, 09:40:56 PM »

What's the scoop on the new plane?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #121 on:** November 06, 2012, 12:24:45 PM »

My first electron powered aircraft. It's, ah, interesting anyway. I'm still drawing it, so it's not set in stone yet.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #122 on:** November 06, 2012, 06:20:07 PM »

Ahh, now I understand the recent difficulty in finding motivation.

(Just kidding, I couldn't resist.)

Good luck with it Randy, looking forward to seeing the next project from the "Powellworks".