The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

[Robotech]

Wings and stabs are done. On to the rudder and the bottom of the fuse. Another roll of Missile Red should be here tomorrow for the fuse bottom. Because of measuring for the turtle deck incorrectly, twice, I'm now on my 5th roll of red. Klass Kote paint recommended by Ortho is also on the way and the spinner came in last week. Decals are on the way from B and E graphics. Next week should see some real progress. I also got in the silicone fuel line to redo the pipe supports before I cover the bottom of the fuse.

The plan was to relax and take this slow over a couple of months. That's not going to happen.

 

[Snoopy1]

@ericrs hi Eric still ahead of me will be mounting gear next. How much did you end up removing off the cowl to make it fit.

 

[ericrs]

@ericrs hi Eric still ahead of me will be mounting gear next. How much did you end up removing off the cowl to make it fit.

I had to take about 1/8" off one side to get it to line up. It took a few test fits to get it right.

 

[pawnshopmike]

View attachment 50110 Wings and stabs are done. On to the rudder and the bottom of the fuse. Another roll of Missile Red should be here tomorrow for the fuse bottom. Because of measuring for the turtle deck incorrectly, twice, I'm now on my 5th roll of red. Klass Kote paint recommended by Ortho is also on the way and the spinner came in last week. Decals are on the way from B and E graphics. Next week should see some real progress. I also got in the silicone fuel line to redo the pipe supports before I cover the bottom of the fuse.

The plan was to relax and take this slow over a couple of months. That's not going to happen.

Looking good!

 

[BalsaDust]

Quick video of how I do the covering on a piece of glass method.

 

[pawnshopmike]

Quick video of how I do the covering on a piece of glass method.

Great video Chris. I've been wanting to try the glass method for a couple years now. Just never got around to it. Next time I need to cover something I'll give it a go.

 

[BalsaDust]

Great video Chris. I've been wanting to try the glass method for a couple years now. Just never got around to it. Next time I need to cover something I'll give it a go.

You won't be disappointed. It seemed intimidating to me before trying it but it's actually super simple. I know you like ultracote. When I did your plane it took a lot more heat when going back over it to get it to seal the seams really well.

 

[dhal22]

I've never even heard of the glass method, cool. Of course I paint my planes but someday will recover an arf and will need these tips.

 

[HRRC Flyer]

Chris, I liked your little video, but there's nothing "strange" about the process. If I remember correctly, Faye Stilley showed the glass method in one of his two books on covering airplanes. It's amazing what that guy could do with Monocote. I've never tried it myself, but I'm going to have to learn when I get my Stick built.

 

[sweetpea]

View attachment 50110 Wings and stabs are done. On to the rudder and the bottom of the fuse. Another roll of Missile Red should be here tomorrow for the fuse bottom. Because of measuring for the turtle deck incorrectly, twice, I'm now on my 5th roll of red. Klass Kote paint recommended by Ortho is also on the way and the spinner came in last week. Decals are on the way from B and E graphics. Next week should see some real progress. I also got in the silicone fuel line to redo the pipe supports before I cover the bottom of the fuse.

The plan was to relax and take this slow over a couple of months. That's not going to happen.

I never had luck with Klass Kote matching the missile red. Mine was way way way off.