Terryscustom
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I probably will put it over on the glass and paint thread but I'll put a link here for sure!
3D Viper-ST 100-120cc scratch build......it continues!
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Decal Dennis
TEAM EP&G
Nice!!
stangflyer
I like 'em "BIG"!
You need to get that thing done. I know of a certain 580 that will be arriving soon that you are just gonna want to put your pea pickers all over.
Terryscustom
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Doing my best
Yea, I have something like 6 projects going right now and the 580 will only take about two days to get ready to fly......engines just went out for a Christmas vacation to DA though so I have time!!
Terryscustom
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Well again, sorry for the delay in progress. This week will also be slightly sketchy for what I get done but we are headed for a couple weeks of slow time ahead.
I'll cover the steps for tinting the canopy in the glassing and painting thread as mentioned. First I taped down the canopy deck to it is securely and tightly fit to the top of the fuselage. Then lay the shell on top and tape it in place where it fits the best. I like to use a sharpy with a fine tip to mark a line where you want to cut the canopy shell. Double, triple and quadruple check that you like the cut-line and then trim it as you like. I typically leave the bottom edge just a hair strong because it can be trimmed after installation easily.
Double check the fit after cutting it and if satisfied with the shape you can sand the edge with a block and some 180 grit paper to smooth the edges....again I wait with the bottom edge. Next I use a little 180 grit paper to scuff the inside of the canopy where the glue will make contact. To do that just pinch the paper and pull along the edge, being careful not to scratch in too far that the painted edge will cover it.
Next I masked and tinted the inside of the canopy with automotive paint tinted with black paint. I had some other projects and by the time those were done the clear was dry enough for me to handle and install the canopy shell.
First line the bottom and back with wax paper to keep from permanently gluing the canopy deck on. I like to also use a couple of blocks clamped along the sides to make sure the canopy shell is nice and flat to the sides. Tape has always been sufficient on the front and back pulled tight. I did put a small piece of balsa over the top of the tape with another strip of tape for some added pressure.
I've used a lot of different canopy glues and I seem to like epoxy or goop as my favorites. I used Goop on this one but I put it in a syringe for better control of application.
I'll cover the steps for tinting the canopy in the glassing and painting thread as mentioned. First I taped down the canopy deck to it is securely and tightly fit to the top of the fuselage. Then lay the shell on top and tape it in place where it fits the best. I like to use a sharpy with a fine tip to mark a line where you want to cut the canopy shell. Double, triple and quadruple check that you like the cut-line and then trim it as you like. I typically leave the bottom edge just a hair strong because it can be trimmed after installation easily.
Double check the fit after cutting it and if satisfied with the shape you can sand the edge with a block and some 180 grit paper to smooth the edges....again I wait with the bottom edge. Next I use a little 180 grit paper to scuff the inside of the canopy where the glue will make contact. To do that just pinch the paper and pull along the edge, being careful not to scratch in too far that the painted edge will cover it.
Next I masked and tinted the inside of the canopy with automotive paint tinted with black paint. I had some other projects and by the time those were done the clear was dry enough for me to handle and install the canopy shell.
First line the bottom and back with wax paper to keep from permanently gluing the canopy deck on. I like to also use a couple of blocks clamped along the sides to make sure the canopy shell is nice and flat to the sides. Tape has always been sufficient on the front and back pulled tight. I did put a small piece of balsa over the top of the tape with another strip of tape for some added pressure.
I've used a lot of different canopy glues and I seem to like epoxy or goop as my favorites. I used Goop on this one but I put it in a syringe for better control of application.
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tylerzx9r
100cc
All you have to do is call Fibertech and put in your oeder!!!!!!!!
Terryscustom
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All you have to do is call Fibertech and put in your oeder!!!!!!!!
My marketing director is persistent
Fibertech
70cc twin V2
I realy like him too. Plus he is free...I thinkMy marketing director is persistent