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Forum: Kit Building
04-13-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

Feel better Vince. You know, a pattern bird...

Feel better Vince.
You know, a pattern bird only weighs 8 to 8-1/2 pounds and no rivets :D
Forum: Kit Building
03-13-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

That sure looks familiar... LOL

That sure looks familiar... LOL
Forum: Kit Building
03-11-2021, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

Just a drop of Blue Loctite and a slight flat...

Just a drop of Blue Loctite and a slight flat spot on the axle. Did the same with the struts.
Forum: Kit Building
03-11-2021, 03:32 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/100_1308_f82015a95af482c2b1f96c2d8835490c0e0af7c3.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

Do they still make RC-56?

Do they still make RC-56?
Forum: Kit Building
11-12-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

I use a HVLP gun and don't have any problems...

I use a HVLP gun and don't have any problems shooting the bottom. I have plenty of lighting aimed up. Again, I'm shooting a smaller a/c.
Waiting to see yours in some color. Top Gun rules do...
Forum: Kit Building
11-12-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/100_1678_43503588fac79c64d01e854eff55acfd52e9dedb.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
11-03-2020, 05:12 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

The photos are great but you need 3-views for...

The photos are great but you need 3-views for scale outline. I found some on-line, you'll just need to refine your search, again making sure it matches your a/c . There are different levels of...
Forum: Kit Building
11-02-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

Yes. It is a documented paint color. They all...

Yes. It is a documented paint color. They all don't have to be FS codes. The reason I brought up 3-views stems from when I was at Top Gun watching judging. I let everything finished, then I asked...
Forum: Kit Building
11-01-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

Keep and get good documentation, paint chips and...

Keep and get good documentation, paint chips and 3-views of the plane you are modeling. They don't have to be accurate 3-views as long as YOUR plane matches it. I learned that from watching/talking...
Forum: Kit Building
11-01-2020, 04:34 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

To bad they don't have the Toledo Weak Signal...

To bad they don't have the Toledo Weak Signal Show anymore, I would love to see this plane in competition and in person. I had a friend named John Wernie who took home first in scale and best of show...
Forum: Kit Building
10-31-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

Vince, I was shooting in the middle of summer in...

Vince, I was shooting in the middle of summer in NE Ohio. It gets pretty warm and humid that time of year. I added almost 50% reducer and that took care of the flash off.
The flat colors were fine....
Forum: Kit Building
10-31-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

Many many many years ago ( right after the...

Many many many years ago ( right after the military) I worked at a FBO near a a/c paint shop at the Akron-Canton Reg Airport (CAK). They shot Imron and then put on vinyl "N" numbers over the paint...
Forum: Kit Building
10-31-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

Speed, good eyes. The color was mixed A-1/3...

Speed, good eyes.
The color was mixed A-1/3 -B-1/3 -Reducer-1/3. I wet sanded 600 grit to feather edges. The clear gloss was A-1/4 B-1/4 and Reducer-2/4. I use nothing but KK now.
Vince, what kind...
Forum: Kit Building
10-31-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

Vince, have you used KK before? I know I needed...

Vince, have you used KK before? I know I needed more reducer for the clear gloss coats as it would almost set up by the I got around the fuselage. The colors seemed not to flash off as fast.
...
Forum: Kit Building
07-28-2020, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

https://www.sonictronics.us/hinges/

https://www.sonictronics.us/hinges/
Forum: Kit Building
06-15-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

Nah, since he is in the finishing stage, he will...

Nah, since he is in the finishing stage, he will glass and paint.:p
Forum: Kit Building
03-27-2020, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

I wasn't sure due to the lighting and shadows....

I wasn't sure due to the lighting and shadows. Believe it or not, the Jug was covered in silver Ultracote in individual panels sanded in different directions for the effect then Klass Kote paint for...
Forum: Kit Building
03-27-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/100_2023_477b5a24a782b9ce94dba57255a6262aabbe5453.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
03-06-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

Here is the link to the finished plane, I don't...

Here is the link to the finished plane, I don't want to flood Vince's thread and thank you. https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/classic-rc-pattern-flying-379/9415165-deception-build.html
Forum: Kit Building
03-06-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

Talking https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/78_1b2ad3412f27d48a665c10cad7ad491078d25c5f.jpg
Aw come on, now you're at the fun part. :rolleyes:
Forum: Kit Building
02-13-2020, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

I used Titebond when I built CG Electras w/o any...

I used Titebond when I built CG Electras w/o any loosening, even on a panic pull out. Just a nice thin bead is all that was needed on the ribs. I then wrapped w/ an Ace Bandage to gently hold in...
Forum: Kit Building
01-19-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

Thank you. I've always like the Debonair and...

Thank you.
I've always like the Debonair and Bonanza series. I build Ballistic Pattern birds but will finish other's scale stuff for a challenge.
Forum: Kit Building
01-19-2020, 08:23 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,827
Posted By edp

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/100_1309_f80f98b40ba4343172ae4c52813b51cf86975e74.jpg...
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