The pilot was renown for flying ultra low, the ground drops down towards the back so it makes it look like it's rising out of the ground to attack, jaws style!
I had to rewind and pause that.... TWICE!!
I'm almost speechless... I wonder how many times he's had to replace props due to ground strikes!!
His reaction?... Totally appropriate!
Awesome, what brand/model did you go with?
Very basic system, but at least the brush is dual action.Awesome, what brand/model did you go with?
Got a good compressor too I hope (Do NOT mess with the canned air route!)
It'll be easier if you get some airbrush ready paint to start off with (but you can always thin what you've got.)
And here's a lesson I learned the hard way... ALWAYS clean it after shooting paint!
That doesn't look too bad, the compressor might be a let down (it will take quite awhile to do a big project like the Spit with that.)
They are always having "special" coupon days etc, so I got it for just over $40 U.S.
I'm going to practice on some cardboard before starting on the Spit. As you say, an upgraded compressor is an easy update should this one be gutless.That doesn't look too bad, the compressor might be a let down (it will take quite awhile to do a big project like the Spit with that.)
But, the compressor is something you can always add/upgrade later.
And the airbrush looks to be fine for this type of work (you actually don't want a super fine setup, unless you want it to take a week!)
We have something over here called harbor freight, I bought a cheap one and it works pretty good for airbrushing (I wouldn't hook an air-nailer up to it!)
https://www.harborfreight.com/1-3-hp-3-gallon-100-psi-oilless-air-compressor-97080.html
Just remember to shoot the lightest color first (if you can of course, a primer layer can help if you need to do otherwise.)
What that makes them cheaper here?! First thing that I found to be cheaper in my country
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One thing I have noticed/learned is to have patience!! Put the paint on too thick and the paper expands and ripples form. You can see a few on my edge wing... this was after an enamel base coat. 😢
Looks amazing! Can’t wait to see the entire thing. I smoke so that’s what I do in between coats
. Why don’t you paint at the field and fly something in between coats, idea for myself for next paint job; that would be better than smoking.
I did the same thing when painting my X-29, got a bit heavy handed on the bottom and rippled the paper a little. I used a hair dryer and managed to reduce the effect thank goodness!
Or try painting in the sun also helps dry faster and if you over coat will minimize damage.
Sun????? That's only around 2 to 4 weeks a year in Yorkshire 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sad for you
although you probably get snow which we don’t that often.
Not as much as I expected when I moved to Yorkshire from Essex !!Sad for you
The flames look awesome but I do see what you mean. I am a big fan of the polyurethane now. A little prep work makes everything so much easier in the finishing process.
So you Build, minwax then paint?....
Yea the oil based Minwax Polyurethane goes on with a sponge brush in a thin even coat, let it soak in for 5 minutes, then wipe off with paper towel. Whats left when it dries and cures is an even waterproof surface that is easy to paint. No wrinkling, no delamination, and you dont need to do 5-6 light coats. Got away with 2 coats on the P-40in each colorSo you Build, minwax then paint?....
I've got a couple sparrows to build... I might give that a go.
A couple years ago I tried it on my Mustang build (Miss America) I put the minwax on after I skinned it.
I will say though that hot glue doesnt really stick to minwax very well being its a oil based polyurethane. Other glues might do better.A couple years ago I tried it on my Mustang build (Miss America) I put the minwax on after I skinned it.
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The minwax yellowed the paper a bit and the skin being heaver stock (and I didn't strip off the original paper first) she was a bit over weight. Still flew okay... but I was just transitioning to 4 channel back then (iow, she didn't last long.)
It was a lot of work for a plane that saw a handful of flights...
I do have several sheets already minwaxed, I planned on seeing how they cut in the laser after curing for awhile (or just burst into flame...)
Winter is coming and soon I hope to wrap up some existing projects to focus on some sea planes for winter/snow fun! (Which reminds me, the next batch of ESCs need to be waterproofed!...
I am just about to start finishing my Spitfire (that IS what this thread is about isn't it?!)
I will try your suggestion and minwax it tonight.
Thanks
Yup, I have heard that. I'm a big fan of the foaming Gorilla glue.
