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Post by Raygun on Jul 13, 2011 21:52:27 GMT -6
Here's the painted tail section with the factory slot partially custom filled I filled in about 1/2". Attachments:
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Post by Raygun on Jul 13, 2011 21:57:20 GMT -6
Here's the forward cab freshly painted without windows installed yet. The green color on the page is not accurate of what the color is. Attachments:
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Post by Raygun on Jul 13, 2011 22:05:48 GMT -6
Here's the fuselage painted without decals or detail work. Attachments:
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Post by Raygun on Jul 13, 2011 22:07:12 GMT -6
This is a shot of the tail and clip that secures the boom to the body that I custom built. Attachments:
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Post by Raygun on Jul 14, 2011 7:07:48 GMT -6
I will get it all detailed out this weekend and take some outdoor photos so you can see the true dark olive drab green. I am hoping without the belt driven tail this Alpha motor will have more poop if not I will order a turnigy typhoon when they come back into stock.. Ray
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Post by akent on Jul 14, 2011 10:05:03 GMT -6
This is looking awesome!
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Post by Raygun on Jul 14, 2011 12:06:48 GMT -6
Thanks Kent I just received the LEDs I ordered and Kents super flasher unit I will install those this weekend and re-assemble the heli.. Ray
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Post by 19000rpm on Jul 14, 2011 12:07:16 GMT -6
wow, looking good!
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Post by Dave on Jul 14, 2011 16:35:55 GMT -6
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Post by Raygun on Jul 14, 2011 17:04:21 GMT -6
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Post by Raygun on Jul 14, 2011 17:09:15 GMT -6
OK Dave I was going to use an automotive grade paint but then I found the krylon True Flat camo paint. I checked it with a color swatch and it was the same color I was looking for. This paint is made for plastic but be careful it has a softening agent in it to adhere to plastic since mine was fiberglass it is no problem but on thin PVC it may warp it after a few days. The paint dry's to the touch in 20 min. but stay's solvent for up to 7 days.. Ray
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Post by ronp on Jul 14, 2011 17:22:47 GMT -6
As usual Ray, perfection, nice job buddy
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Post by 19000rpm on Jul 15, 2011 5:28:27 GMT -6
OK Dave I was going to use an automotive grade paint but then I found the krylon True Flat camo paint. I checked it with a color swatch and it was the same color I was looking for. This paint is made for plastic but be careful it has a softening agent in it to adhere to plastic since mine was fiberglass it is no problem but on thin PVC it may warp it after a few days. The paint dry's to the touch in 20 min. but stay's solvent for up to 7 days.. Ray Great paint job. Krylon Fusion for plastics. I use that paint anytime I can find a color that matches what I need. Never had it warp plastic yet, but see how that might be possible with a soft plastic like styrene. I've got some .014 styrene I'm going to shoot it with Fusion and see what happens. It works great on foam to. |
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Post by Raygun on Jul 15, 2011 9:44:05 GMT -6
The nice thing about flat paints are you can always do a repair and blend in easy. I painted cars for years and the new spray paints are not bad. Heck they even have a self etching primer in a spray bomb it works good on aluminum.. Ray
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Post by Raygun on Jul 16, 2011 18:20:20 GMT -6
Well I have the decals, Windows and strobe board mounted I also have all LEDs mount damn that took longer than I thought it would looks good though. I better order a bigger motor this thing is going to fly like a pig in outer space  |
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