3D CAP 232-ST design / build / prototype

[Jetpainter]

You keep shooting clear like that, and you'll put me out of business if you ever get into the automotive industry!

I was kind of thinking the same thing. I've taught more than a few how to do bodywork and paint over the last 35 years and Terry looks like one of guys that just gets it right away.

 

[tylerzx9r]

I was kind of thinking the same thing. I've taught more than a few how to do bodywork and paint over the last 35 years and Terry looks like one of guys that just gets it right away.

Agree!

 

[Terryscustom]

I've just always kinda been good with painting and materials, building and stuff like that. Thanks for the compliments though.

 

[ProfilePilot]

Great build Terry. I have been watching with a lot of interest. Thanks for the effort and all of the great photos!

 

[Terryscustom]

Back in the shop today but won't me much exciting happening on the CAP. I buffed off a couple of dust particles with 1000 and today's project is 6-8 coats of mold release wax, and maybe later assemble parting boards.

Wax on, buff off with microfiber, wait one hour, repeat......

 

[thelaw]

Oh so shiny! After you make your mold I can not wait to see the first pull from it!!

 

[matt-cap231330LX]

I always liked that version of the CAP cowl... Made it much easier to design a flowing paint design, unlike the cheeked version that all CAPs left the factory with. It was made by a fellow in Texas...not sure how many he sold... Figured I'd share a couple pix of the air inlet on my cowl for reference.

 

[Terryscustom]

OOOHHH, I like that!! An innie instead of an outie snorkel! I think I'm going to do that. I'll make a mold for it and lay it up separately and install it after the cowl is made. I plan to do the same for baffles for the engine. Thanks Matt!!!

 

[cardenflyer]

Man I can't wait to see this master piece get finished! Mid winter maiden on a nice day?

 

[Terryscustom]

Winter isn't lookin' so hot this year so far for mid-season flying. I'm hoping to have this ready to cover by mid-Jan or so, we'll see how the work schedule goes first though. I was browsing through pics of Matts plane looking that the cowl and now I have the urge to cover this thing yellow and blue I'll have to figure out a scheme for sure but it will be something kinda scale.