A new old model

Michael · February 27, 2018, 06:24:01 PM

A little mid-build indulgence.

Andy Hoffer · February 27, 2018, 09:30:47 PM

Quote from: Michael on February 27, 2018, 06:24:01 PM
A little mid-build indulgence.

Wow! Your "workbench" is even more organic than Glenn's!!
(http://temac.ca/smf/index.php/topic,6460.msg42438.html#msg42438).

What will you use the extra 14 channels for?!!!

Andy

Michael · March 03, 2018, 05:38:13 PM

Aileron wires and connected buried into wing.

Wires and channels covered with fiber tape for strength.

Fiber tape covered with masking tape to accept paint.

Michael · March 03, 2018, 05:39:10 PM

Motor wrapped in masking tape and then epoxied in place.

Michael · March 05, 2018, 05:57:12 PM

The whole model has been coated with matte medium (sort of like a white glue - dries clear - paint), and then hand-brushed with white acrylic.

A battery hatch was cut from the top, and the bottom opening was filled in with stryrofoam.

I've committed to hand-painting this model. I hope it comes out nice.

Michael · March 05, 2018, 08:41:31 PM

Not too bad, so far.

sihinch · March 05, 2018, 09:25:37 PM

Looks lovely. Is it a GWS kit?

Michael · March 06, 2018, 06:28:57 AM

It's a Graupner kit.

octagon · March 06, 2018, 08:02:42 AM

Looks great. Will be looking forward to seeing it fly.

Michael · March 06, 2018, 08:49:24 PM

Wings masked, top and bottom, and first coat brushed on.

Michael · March 07, 2018, 08:50:51 AM

Look good!

Next, the wheel pants.

bweaver · March 07, 2018, 09:33:21 AM

Brush painting results are looking great...

sihinch · March 07, 2018, 11:03:45 AM

I agree, looks lovely.

What's Mod Podge?

Michael · March 07, 2018, 11:21:35 AM

Matte medium.

A water based matte-finish clear coat. White when liquid, clear when dry.

Also available in satin and gloss finish.

Andy Hoffer · March 07, 2018, 08:44:39 PM

Beautiful paint and design scheme Michael. And great colour match to the cowling!.

BRAVO!

Andy