There no such thing best material no such ti best method finishing model airplanes methods too quality products use situation question ed product method best method suited specific model being way model will used High-temperature polyester iron-on films theyre great everything openers y directly over foam temperature required seat temp films will melt foam underneath Low-temperature polypropylene films will work nicely over foam dont have structural rigirlity polyester films theyre best materials non-rigid structures Paint excellent covering material its heavier film covering models surface requires far preparation before can applied Paint also requires skill sophisticated tools apply properly Paint can produce powerful results skillfully applied over fiberglass cloth iron-on underbase products doped polyester silk silkspanbut skillfully applied ingredient weight gain car detriniental visual results can horrifying plentiful mostp easy re tough nails perceived realism dels quite valuable down side 1m coverings require painting er paint has applied underbase paint some metallic s considerable skill dexterity apply weight can build up quickly work initial expectations will becoti Fiberglass i finishes fiber correctly Witho. hours can stretch full-scale mater oversu th set Je materials surface either smooth woven surface generally part model will fall s1 smooth glossy 2 smooth rid flat 4 woven glossy 5 woven en fiat common examples aircraft components yoreakdown works s wooden interplane struts smooth P-5 1 tat tuselage also smooth Sopwith Camels cloth gs woven Sukhois metal wings smooth Corsairs primary components smooth metal its fabricrudder elevator panels ailerons tip panels woven low examine sheen part glossy semigloss Jennys struts stained wood spar-varnish coating results very smooth very glossy final finish Sukhoi covered high-gloss paint Most metal-skinned WW II Carl Goldbergs Anniversary Cub looks great Super Coverite fighters painted flat camouflage colors other 21st Century paint Long-lasting results little effort aircraft might skinned unpainted natural linen Minor 60 Model Aviation l II U JEFF TROY IIb11q T kit box empty instruction manual has its little boxes checked airplanes still bare bones Now what What constructiop i done flnishirn time comes amtind countless number r materials available decide best Choosing finishinghas long b modelings major dilemmas its controversial battlegrounds modeler speak has own finishing methods materials best Whos right Whos wrong What use Bare bones Dynaflite Giant Spitfire go choice yours options numerous aircraft parts might gloss semigloss flat now Im sure get picture list aircraft parts long really six basic categories needed address Once youve decided part should look getting simply matter choosing material appropriate group materials applying according instructions Have go yourself First must identify particular airplane Scale airplane sport model purposes fmish choice really two kinds model aircraft Scale models attempt capture appearance dimensions actual mancarrying aircraft miniature non-scale aircraft may perform manner specialized tasks attempting pose models actual airplanes yours Scale model should attempt finish manner emulates its full-scale counterpartyou put smooth-and-glossy finish precisely smooth-and-glossy finish found fullscale airplane put woven-and-flat finish full-scale woven flat Non-scale model schemes often far difficult identify because no full-scale version copy must invent color choice scheme must determine airplanes supposed finish texture spite autonomy job will far effective far believable make choices keeping what would normally found similar full-scale examples non-scale model designed Precision Aerobatics its appearance would probably suited contemporary smooth glossy finish would flat woven appearance Sopwith Camel although woven aileron elevator rudder surfaces might nice touch sport model old-timer either woven semigloss woven flat look might just ticket High-wing trainers can made emulate anything Piper Cubs Cessna Skylanes finishes can vary accordingly look bit handsome woven semigloss finishes smooth-and-glossy overcoats High-performance sailplanes almost always best suited smoothand-glossy finishes low-wing sport airplanes look especially charming woven semigloss scallop pattern popular 30s 40s Pay close attention full-scale airplanes might used same general purposes non-scale model make attempt models final appearance Now know what youre trying accomplish should ready make choices want paint finish iron hon-on materials familiar us today oldschool techniques painting over carefully prepared underbase Iron-on materials applied directly over wood surfaces no sealing filling required Paint other hand must applied over products characteristics give either smooth woven surface products may may iron-on variety Some iron down applied nitrate dope polyester resin epoxy resin produce smooth underbase painted finish can choose following products Pholoa aithor Graphic Design Carla Kunz Fiberglass cloth polyester epoxy resin weave filled microballoons resin microbaboons epoxy Note fiberglass cannot applied over open baysonly over solid areas Silk silkspan dope weave filled June 1996 61 sport models can look Scale proper materials color scheme Formula U over Goldberg Colortex film-over-film finish Chipmunk Goldberg UltraCote Nongassing adhesive helps control bubbling Some finishes cant applied iron finish FW 190 paint applied sealed fiberglass cloth beauty Grand Esprit Sailplane wing enhanced its Top Flite Super MonoKote finish talcum powder dope Primed Micafilin Clear MonoKote Polyester fabric Stills Koverall dope weave sealed nitrate dope sanded primer/sealer coats Super Coverite Super Shrink Coverite ColorTex SolarTex WorldTex weave sealed nitrate dope sanded primer/sealer coats produce woven-surface underbase painted finish can choose following products Polyester fabric Stitts Koverall dope Super Coverite Super Shrink Coverite ColorTex SolarTex WorldTex six categories youll find iron-on products will give desired finish painting also appropriate paints category should applied over recommended underbase materials Smooth Glossy hon-On Super MonoKote Black Baron Film Paints K&B Super Poxy gloss catalyst Hobbypoxy gloss catalyst Black Baron epoxy Formula U Cheveron Smooth Semigloss hon-On UltraCote 21st Century Film Oracover SuperCote Micafltm Paints 21st Century Paint K&B Super Poxy gloss satin catalyst mixed 50/50 Hobbypoxy gloss satin catalyst mixed 50/50 AeroGloss Dope Sig Dope Smooth Flat hon-On Primed Micafilm Paints K&B Super Poxy satin catalyst Hobbypoxy satin catalyst 21st Century Paint military colors Cheveron flats Formula U flats Woven Glossy hon-On None available Paints K&B Super Poxy gloss catalyst Hobbypoxy gloss catalyst Black Baron epoxyFormula U Cheveron Woven Semigloss hon-On 21st Century Fabric Paints 21st Century Paint K&B Super Poxy gloss satin catalysts mixed 50/50 Hobbypoxy gloss satin catalysts mixed 50/50 AeroGloss DopeSig Dope Woven Flat hon-On ColorTex WorldTex SolarTex Super Coverite Super Shrink Coverite Paints K&B Super Poxy satin catalyst Hobbypoxy satin catalyst 21st Century Paint military colors Cheveron flats Formula U flats Youve probably noticed Ive made no attempt instruct use products enough articles books tip sheets written methods materials fill small-town library Browsing through monthly aeromodeling publications will reveal several useful items run through AMAs Supply Service catalog will turn up several books finishing techniques purpose explain choices specific applications Once youve decided method materials right best advice can give follow directions come products Modelers have opinions often based misinformation rumor misuse expectation rather aemal performance Did ever notice modelers follow directions letter very rarely have problems products purchase almost case manufacturers know what works best products produce have questions about method product ask around dont hesitate write phone manufacturer advice assistance concerning products Most hobby industry quite eager help Finishing can fun its thing model everyone gets see Dont rush things dont ever settle less best can takes extra 10% turn good gold keep mind takes 100 hours create good-looking model will take 110 hours make spectacular proud next airplane spend extra few hours Youll glad did rshrink Coverite Ziroli Taube stained Light finish Profile Hellcat covered crossgrained simulate aaed linen Hand-Dainted markinqs lust like 1914 layers K&S silkspan adhered nitrate dope 62 Model Aviation e shades blue Super MonoKote give Top Flite Kittiwake glossy exterior Matching Formula U smaller parts Left The panel lines fiberglass-covered PA-2 drawn Sanford Sharpie sealed K&B clear epoxy
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 60, 61, 62
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 60, 61, 62
There no such thing best material no such ti best method finishing model airplanes methods too quality products use situation question ed product method best method suited specific model being way model will used High-temperature polyester iron-on films theyre great everything openers y directly over foam temperature required seat temp films will melt foam underneath Low-temperature polypropylene films will work nicely over foam dont have structural rigirlity polyester films theyre best materials non-rigid structures Paint excellent covering material its heavier film covering models surface requires far preparation before can applied Paint also requires skill sophisticated tools apply properly Paint can produce powerful results skillfully applied over fiberglass cloth iron-on underbase products doped polyester silk silkspanbut skillfully applied ingredient weight gain car detriniental visual results can horrifying plentiful mostp easy re tough nails perceived realism dels quite valuable down side 1m coverings require painting er paint has applied underbase paint some metallic s considerable skill dexterity apply weight can build up quickly work initial expectations will becoti Fiberglass i finishes fiber correctly Witho. hours can stretch full-scale mater oversu th set Je materials surface either smooth woven surface generally part model will fall s1 smooth glossy 2 smooth rid flat 4 woven glossy 5 woven en fiat common examples aircraft components yoreakdown works s wooden interplane struts smooth P-5 1 tat tuselage also smooth Sopwith Camels cloth gs woven Sukhois metal wings smooth Corsairs primary components smooth metal its fabricrudder elevator panels ailerons tip panels woven low examine sheen part glossy semigloss Jennys struts stained wood spar-varnish coating results very smooth very glossy final finish Sukhoi covered high-gloss paint Most metal-skinned WW II Carl Goldbergs Anniversary Cub looks great Super Coverite fighters painted flat camouflage colors other 21st Century paint Long-lasting results little effort aircraft might skinned unpainted natural linen Minor 60 Model Aviation l II U JEFF TROY IIb11q T kit box empty instruction manual has its little boxes checked airplanes still bare bones Now what What constructiop i done flnishirn time comes amtind countless number r materials available decide best Choosing finishinghas long b modelings major dilemmas its controversial battlegrounds modeler speak has own finishing methods materials best Whos right Whos wrong What use Bare bones Dynaflite Giant Spitfire go choice yours options numerous aircraft parts might gloss semigloss flat now Im sure get picture list aircraft parts long really six basic categories needed address Once youve decided part should look getting simply matter choosing material appropriate group materials applying according instructions Have go yourself First must identify particular airplane Scale airplane sport model purposes fmish choice really two kinds model aircraft Scale models attempt capture appearance dimensions actual mancarrying aircraft miniature non-scale aircraft may perform manner specialized tasks attempting pose models actual airplanes yours Scale model should attempt finish manner emulates its full-scale counterpartyou put smooth-and-glossy finish precisely smooth-and-glossy finish found fullscale airplane put woven-and-flat finish full-scale woven flat Non-scale model schemes often far difficult identify because no full-scale version copy must invent color choice scheme must determine airplanes supposed finish texture spite autonomy job will far effective far believable make choices keeping what would normally found similar full-scale examples non-scale model designed Precision Aerobatics its appearance would probably suited contemporary smooth glossy finish would flat woven appearance Sopwith Camel although woven aileron elevator rudder surfaces might nice touch sport model old-timer either woven semigloss woven flat look might just ticket High-wing trainers can made emulate anything Piper Cubs Cessna Skylanes finishes can vary accordingly look bit handsome woven semigloss finishes smooth-and-glossy overcoats High-performance sailplanes almost always best suited smoothand-glossy finishes low-wing sport airplanes look especially charming woven semigloss scallop pattern popular 30s 40s Pay close attention full-scale airplanes might used same general purposes non-scale model make attempt models final appearance Now know what youre trying accomplish should ready make choices want paint finish iron hon-on materials familiar us today oldschool techniques painting over carefully prepared underbase Iron-on materials applied directly over wood surfaces no sealing filling required Paint other hand must applied over products characteristics give either smooth woven surface products may may iron-on variety Some iron down applied nitrate dope polyester resin epoxy resin produce smooth underbase painted finish can choose following products Pholoa aithor Graphic Design Carla Kunz Fiberglass cloth polyester epoxy resin weave filled microballoons resin microbaboons epoxy Note fiberglass cannot applied over open baysonly over solid areas Silk silkspan dope weave filled June 1996 61 sport models can look Scale proper materials color scheme Formula U over Goldberg Colortex film-over-film finish Chipmunk Goldberg UltraCote Nongassing adhesive helps control bubbling Some finishes cant applied iron finish FW 190 paint applied sealed fiberglass cloth beauty Grand Esprit Sailplane wing enhanced its Top Flite Super MonoKote finish talcum powder dope Primed Micafilin Clear MonoKote Polyester fabric Stills Koverall dope weave sealed nitrate dope sanded primer/sealer coats Super Coverite Super Shrink Coverite ColorTex SolarTex WorldTex weave sealed nitrate dope sanded primer/sealer coats produce woven-surface underbase painted finish can choose following products Polyester fabric Stitts Koverall dope Super Coverite Super Shrink Coverite ColorTex SolarTex WorldTex six categories youll find iron-on products will give desired finish painting also appropriate paints category should applied over recommended underbase materials Smooth Glossy hon-On Super MonoKote Black Baron Film Paints K&B Super Poxy gloss catalyst Hobbypoxy gloss catalyst Black Baron epoxy Formula U Cheveron Smooth Semigloss hon-On UltraCote 21st Century Film Oracover SuperCote Micafltm Paints 21st Century Paint K&B Super Poxy gloss satin catalyst mixed 50/50 Hobbypoxy gloss satin catalyst mixed 50/50 AeroGloss Dope Sig Dope Smooth Flat hon-On Primed Micafilm Paints K&B Super Poxy satin catalyst Hobbypoxy satin catalyst 21st Century Paint military colors Cheveron flats Formula U flats Woven Glossy hon-On None available Paints K&B Super Poxy gloss catalyst Hobbypoxy gloss catalyst Black Baron epoxyFormula U Cheveron Woven Semigloss hon-On 21st Century Fabric Paints 21st Century Paint K&B Super Poxy gloss satin catalysts mixed 50/50 Hobbypoxy gloss satin catalysts mixed 50/50 AeroGloss DopeSig Dope Woven Flat hon-On ColorTex WorldTex SolarTex Super Coverite Super Shrink Coverite Paints K&B Super Poxy satin catalyst Hobbypoxy satin catalyst 21st Century Paint military colors Cheveron flats Formula U flats Youve probably noticed Ive made no attempt instruct use products enough articles books tip sheets written methods materials fill small-town library Browsing through monthly aeromodeling publications will reveal several useful items run through AMAs Supply Service catalog will turn up several books finishing techniques purpose explain choices specific applications Once youve decided method materials right best advice can give follow directions come products Modelers have opinions often based misinformation rumor misuse expectation rather aemal performance Did ever notice modelers follow directions letter very rarely have problems products purchase almost case manufacturers know what works best products produce have questions about method product ask around dont hesitate write phone manufacturer advice assistance concerning products Most hobby industry quite eager help Finishing can fun its thing model everyone gets see Dont rush things dont ever settle less best can takes extra 10% turn good gold keep mind takes 100 hours create good-looking model will take 110 hours make spectacular proud next airplane spend extra few hours Youll glad did rshrink Coverite Ziroli Taube stained Light finish Profile Hellcat covered crossgrained simulate aaed linen Hand-Dainted markinqs lust like 1914 layers K&S silkspan adhered nitrate dope 62 Model Aviation e shades blue Super MonoKote give Top Flite Kittiwake glossy exterior Matching Formula U smaller parts Left The panel lines fiberglass-covered PA-2 drawn Sanford Sharpie sealed K&B clear epoxy
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 60, 61, 62
There no such thing best material no such ti best method finishing model airplanes methods too quality products use situation question ed product method best method suited specific model being way model will used High-temperature polyester iron-on films theyre great everything openers y directly over foam temperature required seat temp films will melt foam underneath Low-temperature polypropylene films will work nicely over foam dont have structural rigirlity polyester films theyre best materials non-rigid structures Paint excellent covering material its heavier film covering models surface requires far preparation before can applied Paint also requires skill sophisticated tools apply properly Paint can produce powerful results skillfully applied over fiberglass cloth iron-on underbase products doped polyester silk silkspanbut skillfully applied ingredient weight gain car detriniental visual results can horrifying plentiful mostp easy re tough nails perceived realism dels quite valuable down side 1m coverings require painting er paint has applied underbase paint some metallic s considerable skill dexterity apply weight can build up quickly work initial expectations will becoti Fiberglass i finishes fiber correctly Witho. hours can stretch full-scale mater oversu th set Je materials surface either smooth woven surface generally part model will fall s1 smooth glossy 2 smooth rid flat 4 woven glossy 5 woven en fiat common examples aircraft components yoreakdown works s wooden interplane struts smooth P-5 1 tat tuselage also smooth Sopwith Camels cloth gs woven Sukhois metal wings smooth Corsairs primary components smooth metal its fabricrudder elevator panels ailerons tip panels woven low examine sheen part glossy semigloss Jennys struts stained wood spar-varnish coating results very smooth very glossy final finish Sukhoi covered high-gloss paint Most metal-skinned WW II Carl Goldbergs Anniversary Cub looks great Super Coverite fighters painted flat camouflage colors other 21st Century paint Long-lasting results little effort aircraft might skinned unpainted natural linen Minor 60 Model Aviation l II U JEFF TROY IIb11q T kit box empty instruction manual has its little boxes checked airplanes still bare bones Now what What constructiop i done flnishirn time comes amtind countless number r materials available decide best Choosing finishinghas long b modelings major dilemmas its controversial battlegrounds modeler speak has own finishing methods materials best Whos right Whos wrong What use Bare bones Dynaflite Giant Spitfire go choice yours options numerous aircraft parts might gloss semigloss flat now Im sure get picture list aircraft parts long really six basic categories needed address Once youve decided part should look getting simply matter choosing material appropriate group materials applying according instructions Have go yourself First must identify particular airplane Scale airplane sport model purposes fmish choice really two kinds model aircraft Scale models attempt capture appearance dimensions actual mancarrying aircraft miniature non-scale aircraft may perform manner specialized tasks attempting pose models actual airplanes yours Scale model should attempt finish manner emulates its full-scale counterpartyou put smooth-and-glossy finish precisely smooth-and-glossy finish found fullscale airplane put woven-and-flat finish full-scale woven flat Non-scale model schemes often far difficult identify because no full-scale version copy must invent color choice scheme must determine airplanes supposed finish texture spite autonomy job will far effective far believable make choices keeping what would normally found similar full-scale examples non-scale model designed Precision Aerobatics its appearance would probably suited contemporary smooth glossy finish would flat woven appearance Sopwith Camel although woven aileron elevator rudder surfaces might nice touch sport model old-timer either woven semigloss woven flat look might just ticket High-wing trainers can made emulate anything Piper Cubs Cessna Skylanes finishes can vary accordingly look bit handsome woven semigloss finishes smooth-and-glossy overcoats High-performance sailplanes almost always best suited smoothand-glossy finishes low-wing sport airplanes look especially charming woven semigloss scallop pattern popular 30s 40s Pay close attention full-scale airplanes might used same general purposes non-scale model make attempt models final appearance Now know what youre trying accomplish should ready make choices want paint finish iron hon-on materials familiar us today oldschool techniques painting over carefully prepared underbase Iron-on materials applied directly over wood surfaces no sealing filling required Paint other hand must applied over products characteristics give either smooth woven surface products may may iron-on variety Some iron down applied nitrate dope polyester resin epoxy resin produce smooth underbase painted finish can choose following products Pholoa aithor Graphic Design Carla Kunz Fiberglass cloth polyester epoxy resin weave filled microballoons resin microbaboons epoxy Note fiberglass cannot applied over open baysonly over solid areas Silk silkspan dope weave filled June 1996 61 sport models can look Scale proper materials color scheme Formula U over Goldberg Colortex film-over-film finish Chipmunk Goldberg UltraCote Nongassing adhesive helps control bubbling Some finishes cant applied iron finish FW 190 paint applied sealed fiberglass cloth beauty Grand Esprit Sailplane wing enhanced its Top Flite Super MonoKote finish talcum powder dope Primed Micafilin Clear MonoKote Polyester fabric Stills Koverall dope weave sealed nitrate dope sanded primer/sealer coats Super Coverite Super Shrink Coverite ColorTex SolarTex WorldTex weave sealed nitrate dope sanded primer/sealer coats produce woven-surface underbase painted finish can choose following products Polyester fabric Stitts Koverall dope Super Coverite Super Shrink Coverite ColorTex SolarTex WorldTex six categories youll find iron-on products will give desired finish painting also appropriate paints category should applied over recommended underbase materials Smooth Glossy hon-On Super MonoKote Black Baron Film Paints K&B Super Poxy gloss catalyst Hobbypoxy gloss catalyst Black Baron epoxy Formula U Cheveron Smooth Semigloss hon-On UltraCote 21st Century Film Oracover SuperCote Micafltm Paints 21st Century Paint K&B Super Poxy gloss satin catalyst mixed 50/50 Hobbypoxy gloss satin catalyst mixed 50/50 AeroGloss Dope Sig Dope Smooth Flat hon-On Primed Micafilm Paints K&B Super Poxy satin catalyst Hobbypoxy satin catalyst 21st Century Paint military colors Cheveron flats Formula U flats Woven Glossy hon-On None available Paints K&B Super Poxy gloss catalyst Hobbypoxy gloss catalyst Black Baron epoxyFormula U Cheveron Woven Semigloss hon-On 21st Century Fabric Paints 21st Century Paint K&B Super Poxy gloss satin catalysts mixed 50/50 Hobbypoxy gloss satin catalysts mixed 50/50 AeroGloss DopeSig Dope Woven Flat hon-On ColorTex WorldTex SolarTex Super Coverite Super Shrink Coverite Paints K&B Super Poxy satin catalyst Hobbypoxy satin catalyst 21st Century Paint military colors Cheveron flats Formula U flats Youve probably noticed Ive made no attempt instruct use products enough articles books tip sheets written methods materials fill small-town library Browsing through monthly aeromodeling publications will reveal several useful items run through AMAs Supply Service catalog will turn up several books finishing techniques purpose explain choices specific applications Once youve decided method materials right best advice can give follow directions come products Modelers have opinions often based misinformation rumor misuse expectation rather aemal performance Did ever notice modelers follow directions letter very rarely have problems products purchase almost case manufacturers know what works best products produce have questions about method product ask around dont hesitate write phone manufacturer advice assistance concerning products Most hobby industry quite eager help Finishing can fun its thing model everyone gets see Dont rush things dont ever settle less best can takes extra 10% turn good gold keep mind takes 100 hours create good-looking model will take 110 hours make spectacular proud next airplane spend extra few hours Youll glad did rshrink Coverite Ziroli Taube stained Light finish Profile Hellcat covered crossgrained simulate aaed linen Hand-Dainted markinqs lust like 1914 layers K&S silkspan adhered nitrate dope 62 Model Aviation e shades blue Super MonoKote give Top Flite Kittiwake glossy exterior Matching Formula U smaller parts Left The panel lines fiberglass-covered PA-2 drawn Sanford Sharpie sealed K&B clear epoxy
