3D Restoring The Yak

[49dimes]

Rob.....How the hell did you get that canopy line PERFECT!? Most other ARF's dweeb out and paint the whole thing. But you managed to do it even better than Pilot!

 

[HRRC Flyer]

Hey Buddy,

The only way that plane would look any better is in a knife edge pass right down the runway with the rudder about a foot off the deck. . . . . . .

 

[stangflyer]

Rob.....How the hell did you get that canopy line PERFECT!? Most other ARF's dweeb out and paint the whole thing. But you managed to do it even better than Pilot!

Thanks Kelly. Not terribly difficult. First cut the "arch" that will overlap the canopy, in the same arc as the front lip of the canopy. Next, lay the arch of the covering on top of the lip giving yourself at least an eighth of an inch overlap. Use your "trim" tool on low heat starting in the middle of the canopy lip. Ultracote adheres really quick to painted plastic, so it really doesn't take much to get it in place. Low heat with the trim tool all along the lip. Turn heat to high and gently heat/push the covering into place on the balsa sheeted hatch. Once you have an inch bordering the lip of the canopy, you can now go to your covering iron. I set mine at about medium heat and use my heat gun to lay the rest of the hatch.

I'm appreciative of your kind words Kelly. Just keep in mind...YOU'RE DOING MY NEXT RECOVER JOB. LOL

 

[stangflyer]

Hey Buddy,

The only way that plane would look any better is in a knife edge pass right down the runway with the rudder about a foot off the deck. . . . . . .

Trust me...video of said shenanigan will be taken upon spring flights.

 

[Flyingjon]

Hey Buddy,

The only way that plane would look any better is in a knife edge pass right down the runway with the rudder about a foot off the deck. . . . . . .

Make that 1"! [emoji1]

You've done a fine job on that bird Rob! I hope my recover project turns out at least half as good.

 

[BalsaDust]

Great job.

 

[stangflyer]

Rob.....How the hell did you get that canopy line PERFECT!? Most other ARF's dweeb out and paint the whole thing. But you managed to do it even better than Pilot!

Or were you referring to the paint line? I think I misunderstood.

 

[combat chicken]

I'm now absolutely positive I want to cover another Pilot canopy / hatch, NEVER! Although it came out good, I now have a massive migraine. Lol.View attachment 48592 View attachment 48593 View attachment 48594I also added a "selfie" bling to the cockpit panel.
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So my friends, I'm just too anxious to wait. How about a couple of teasers?
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From what it was, to this...
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All that is left is to freshen up the Red Aero pilot bust. And then...? And then the beautiful multiple red head installation.

WOW! Just Beautiful!

 

[stangflyer]

WOW! Just Beautiful!

Awe...thanks my friend. Actually without the constant prodding and support of all you awesome fellow enthusiasts, I wouldn't have been so diligent in this project. So truthfully the thanks goes out to all of you who have been an influence and so faithfully followed along this restore. Hang in there..best is yet to come.

 

[dhal22]

Wow, very nice.