Author Topic: Viper update Picture (Read 5409 times)

RC Storick · « **on:** September 03, 2013, 09:37:15 AM »

I went to the team trials so I lost a few days sanding. Not a lot to see except I made the decal (logo) for this plane. Yes Igor bigger teeth

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All the clear and wood work done it should go to color this week.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2013, 10:02:16 AM »

I'm not the expert, but isn't that a Naja???
Anyway, cool logo, and amazing plane!!

Marcus

RC Storick · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2013, 10:15:04 AM »

Quote from: MarcusCordeiro on September 03, 2013, 10:02:16 AM

I'm not the expert, but isn't that a Naja???
Anyway, cool logo, and amazing plane!!

Marcus

Pit viper.

Bill Hummel · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2013, 10:21:52 AM »

Robert, what do you use for spot putty/ding filler? Thanks...

Randy Powell · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2013, 10:30:42 AM »

I like the Viper decal, Robert. Very cool. Looks to be coming along.

RC Storick · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2013, 10:51:24 AM »

Quote from: Bill Hummel on September 03, 2013, 10:21:52 AM

Robert, what do you use for spot putty/ding filler? Thanks...

I am not finishing with DC 540 this plane. So for spot I used Brodak white prime and a brush in bad spots only. The rest is clear dope only. I'm looking for a 8 ounce finish

Avaiojet · « **Reply #6 on:** September 03, 2013, 04:30:09 PM »

Robert,

At this particular stage of construction, are your control surfaces permanently in place?

Charles

RC Storick · « **Reply #7 on:** September 03, 2013, 04:43:44 PM »

Quote from: Avaiojet on September 03, 2013, 04:30:09 PM

Robert,

At this particular stage of construction, are your control surfaces permanently in place?

Charles

They are the last thing to be installed.

RC Storick · « **Reply #8 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:15:33 PM »

It went to white today. Two coats and I put it al back together and it weighs 52.8 So I am thinking with trim and clear 55-56 ounces. I made my goal if I don't get crazy.

Dan Bregar · « **Reply #9 on:** September 03, 2013, 07:28:23 PM »

NICE ! You do good work Robert !

Jeff Traxler · « **Reply #10 on:** September 03, 2013, 08:48:39 PM »

Sparky,I meant to ask when I saw you the other day.Is the covering on the wing the same stuff you have in the Hobby Shop?Thanx,Trax

RC Storick · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2013, 11:12:51 PM »

Quote from: Jeff Traxler on September 03, 2013, 08:48:39 PM

Sparky,I meant to ask when I saw you the other day.Is the covering on the wing the same stuff you have in the Hobby Shop?Thanx,Trax

yes

RC Storick · « **Reply #12 on:** September 04, 2013, 05:38:18 PM »

As seen here 53.5 oz. I am thinking with trim and clear 55-56 total. This weight plane can be done but it ain't easy.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #13 on:** September 04, 2013, 06:05:47 PM »

Looks awesome!!
Can't wait to see the colors on it...

Marcus

wwwarbird · « **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2013, 10:27:39 PM »

Looks great!

Bill Little · « **Reply #15 on:** September 04, 2013, 11:57:01 PM »

Hi Sparky,

Coming along really nicely! Put a snappy trim scheme on it and burn a lot of electrons!

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Bob Hunt · « **Reply #16 on:** September 05, 2013, 04:42:11 AM »

Looking real good, Bob.

I saw this plane in Muncie at the Team Trials. Bob brought it along for us all to peruse. It is just flawless. But, that is typical for Mr. Storick.

Bob Hunt

Dan Bregar · « **Reply #17 on:** September 05, 2013, 06:05:50 AM »

Very high praise indeed, from someone who knows a thing or two about "flawless" , ie Mr. Hunt !

RC Storick · « **Reply #18 on:** September 06, 2013, 08:28:09 AM »

Quote from: Bob Hunt on September 05, 2013, 04:42:11 AM

Looking real good, Bob.

I saw this plane in Muncie at the Team Trials. Bob brought it along for us all to peruse. It is just flawless. But, that is typical for Mr. Storick.

Bob Hunt

Thanks for the praise Bob but I would not go as far as flawless. I keep striving for perfect but just can't make it. Such as life. I did spend 2 months on this one so it should be twice as good as my last.

RC Storick · « **Reply #19 on:** September 06, 2013, 08:35:35 AM »

Progress is slow on paint

53.5 ounces as seen here.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #20 on:** September 06, 2013, 09:51:35 AM »

Looks nice, Robert. Very clean. Shoot clear and call it good.

RC Storick · « **Reply #21 on:** September 06, 2013, 09:56:43 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on September 06, 2013, 09:51:35 AM

Looks nice, Robert. Very clean. Shoot clear and call it good.

Thanks but I can't do that too plain.

RC Storick · « **Reply #22 on:** September 06, 2013, 01:51:32 PM »

I hid the access hatch in the paint scheme.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #23 on:** September 06, 2013, 02:23:20 PM »

You've been looking at Bob Hunt's Crossfire too much.

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #24 on:** September 06, 2013, 02:35:47 PM »

Red, White, and Blue......hmmmmm where have it seen that before?

Looks nice Sparko!

RC Storick · « **Reply #25 on:** September 06, 2013, 03:19:54 PM »

Quote from: Crist Rigotti on September 06, 2013, 02:35:47 PM

Red, White, and Blue......hmmmmm where have it seen that before?

Looks nice Sparko!

On everyone of your planes I am guessing. I just wanted to show how I hid the hatch. The paint job blends it right in. Instead of trying to hide it I used it as the paint job.

Avaiojet · « **Reply #26 on:** September 06, 2013, 04:10:28 PM »

Robert,

Improved "Viper" graphic. Kudos!

What primer did you choose to use?

Shaping up!

Charles

RC Storick · « **Reply #27 on:** September 06, 2013, 04:39:10 PM »

Quote from: Avaiojet on September 06, 2013, 04:10:28 PM

What primer did you choose to use?

Clear dope

Dennis Saydak · « **Reply #28 on:** September 06, 2013, 05:20:27 PM »

LUV your decal Robert!

Avaiojet · « **Reply #29 on:** September 06, 2013, 06:51:33 PM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on September 06, 2013, 04:39:10 PM

Clear dope

OK.

Why is the clear opaque? And white I must add.

Charles

Randy Powell · « **Reply #30 on:** September 06, 2013, 07:06:05 PM »

He hasn't shot clear yet.

David_Stack · « **Reply #31 on:** September 07, 2013, 06:23:19 AM »

Charles;

Scroll back up to Sparky's 'reply #5'. He addresses that he used spot filler only, and nothing but clear dope as a base layer. Later in the thread he shot the white base coat, and then the red / blue, getting the model to where it is now...

r/
Dave

Avaiojet · « **Reply #32 on:** September 07, 2013, 07:08:17 AM »

Quote from: David_Stack on September 07, 2013, 06:23:19 AM

Charles;

Scroll back up to Sparky's 'reply #5'. He addresses that he used spot filler only, and nothing but clear dope as a base layer. Later in the thread he shot the white base coat, and then the red / blue, getting the model to where it is now...

r/
Dave

Dave,

Thanks, I get it. Nothing wrong with that, cleaver actually.

Charles

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #33 on:** September 07, 2013, 07:13:21 AM »

Nice way to "hide" the hatch parting line!

George Grossardt · « **Reply #34 on:** September 07, 2013, 07:15:01 AM »

This is one outstanding looking ship. Can't wait to see clear on it.

RC Storick · « **Reply #35 on:** September 07, 2013, 03:50:46 PM »

Progress pic

wwwarbird · « **Reply #36 on:** September 07, 2013, 05:34:20 PM »

Lookin' really good Sparky, the scheme fits the airplane very well.

A little red on the wing now and then duplicate the schemes on all of the tail feathers and you're there!

...and BTW, no yellow!

RC Storick · « **Reply #37 on:** September 07, 2013, 07:03:57 PM »

Thanks Wayne but that's the plan. Here it is a little farther.

Painted very similar to viper 8 only white

wwwarbird · « **Reply #38 on:** September 07, 2013, 10:55:06 PM »

8 looks great but I think I do like this one better in white. I like the wider red stripe behind the blue on the wing on this one too.

I was just thinking as I scrolled down here, you might want to reconsider using the new Viper logo as it's shown above. It's a really cool design but the colors aren't going to go well with the red white and blue plane. I really think you should add the red and blue graphics on the tail surfaces too, it just completes and balances the overall look.

I'm meaning no offense at all here Sparky, V9 looks great so far, just offering a little constructive criticism.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #39 on:** September 08, 2013, 05:03:06 AM »

Robert

Really nice! The colors blend with the model style!
That is a "mean" Viper!

Looking forward to seeing the finished model!!!

Marcus

RC Storick · « **Reply #40 on:** September 08, 2013, 09:21:49 AM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on September 07, 2013, 10:55:06 PM

8 looks great but I think I do like this one better in white. I like the wider red stripe behind the blue on the wing on this one too.

I was just thinking as I scrolled down here, you might want to reconsider using the new Viper logo as it's shown above. It's a really cool design but the colors aren't going to go well with the red white and blue plane. I really think you should add the red and blue graphics on the tail surfaces too, it just completes and balances the overall look.

I'm meaning no offense at all here Sparky, V9 looks great so far, just offering a little constructive criticism.

here it is in photoshop

Randy Powell · « **Reply #41 on:** September 08, 2013, 05:04:58 PM »

Looks very nice, Robert. Clean. Hope it flies very well for you.

RC Storick · « **Reply #42 on:** September 08, 2013, 05:49:33 PM »

Me too thanks.

Here are some shots today. All that's left is ink and clear. I will add some things like USA and Viper in places. Tomorrow I have to go to the sign shop for some stencils.

As seen in this picture The battery is far forward but I do have some other battery holders to move it back after flying it. You will also notice mucho motor offset, I will not get caught up on the zero motor offset again. The wing has 1.5 inches asymmetry. No dumdum added.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #43 on:** September 08, 2013, 06:14:43 PM »

But keep the decal on the rudder. That looks sweet.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #44 on:** September 08, 2013, 07:34:57 PM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on September 08, 2013, 09:21:49 AM

here it is in photoshop

Again, I'm seriously meaning no offense here Sparky, I'm just trying to offer some advice viewing it out here from the "peanut gallery"...

I'm sticking with my original opinion, the Viper logo is cool but the green and yellow colors just don't match anything on the plane. Overall it ends up looking like an otherwise classy, very well executed red white and blue scheme, but then with a 25 cent gumball machine sticker stuck on the tail. Just hate to see anyone "cheapen up" an otherwise great looking model.

Maybe if the Viper logo colors could somehow be adapted to shades of red and blue along with the white? Something like a lighter blue where it's green and then grey where it's yellow, leaving the lettering in red?

Or, you could leave the logo as it is, but change the blue on the plane to lime green. (I know that's not going to happen, just thinking out loud...)

Randy Powell · « **Reply #45 on:** September 08, 2013, 07:44:24 PM »

Well, I like it.

RC Storick · « **Reply #46 on:** September 08, 2013, 07:47:44 PM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on September 08, 2013, 07:34:57 PM

Again, I'm seriously meaning no offense here Sparky, I'm just trying to offer some advice from the "peanut gallery"...

I'm sticking with my original opinion, the Viper logo is cool but the green and yellow colors just don't match anything on the plane. Overall it ends up looking like an otherwise classy, very well executed red white and blue scheme, but then with a 25 cent gumball machine sticker stuck on the tail. Just hate to see anyone "cheapen up" an otherwise great looking model.

Maybe if the Viper colors could somehow be adapted to a red and blue along with the white???

Long before any opinions I was going to do something different. So its a wait and see thing. Just like the pilot in my S6B I'm not doing it.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #47 on:** September 08, 2013, 07:58:31 PM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on September 08, 2013, 07:47:44 PM

Long before any opinions I was going to do something different. So its a wait and see thing. Just like the pilot in my S6B I'm not doing it.

No problem Sparky, just tossing it out there.

Anyway, as soon as you finish this one I'm sure we'll probably start the whole process over in about 30 days.

RC Storick · « **Reply #48 on:** September 08, 2013, 09:37:49 PM »

its already started

Randy Powell · « **Reply #49 on:** September 09, 2013, 11:53:39 AM »

Man, Sparky, you are a building machine!