PERHAPS biggest obstacle fledgling Scale modeler finishing process models exterior surface experienced mod elers perplexed myriad products available produce ultimate finish ac cording manufacturers Also everyone seems have perfect process method easy quick After several years trying types prod ucts combinations have settled routine works very well Granted aimed primar ily stressed-metal-skin-type aircraft such WW II fighters civvies may find teresting well No easy cant overnight considering weight appear ance time involved best have tried far will attempt condense process fit space available forgive some parts seemingly vague As good finishing process gins ends sandpaper protrusion can sanded smooth dent ding filled Use block much possible very fussy stage can hope followed good building practice sanding fuselage wing skins thoroughly before gluing place using block attempting sand skins model slight depression skins between ribs formers will result infamous starved horse look have minor dents dings balsa can dampen area apply heat swell fibers back original shape After moisture has dried light sanding should make good new careful overdo water skin may ripple Once model sanded smooth 180- 220-grit paper satisfied ap pearance time begin glassing process gasp Think will too heavy done correctly possible apply fiberglass finish will rival plastic films weight Read will need following items begin K&B clear paint satin catalyst one-inch stiffbristle brush mixing containers stirring sticks scissors lightweight glass cloth roll toi let paper2 Set up work area proper ventila tion wouldnt bad idea wear respirator working paint Cut piece cloth large enough cover wing panel leaving border about /z Pull cloth out smooth keeping weave straight possible will notice ma terial conforms just about curve shape very easy handle Mix paint according instructions add thinner Brush six-inch-wide section paint allowing soak through cloth onto wood Quickly grab roll toilet pa per steam roll section soak up excess paint press cloth firmly wood careful allow cloth pulled up surface because its sticking roll will have work small sec tions paint dries quite fast As toilet paper becomes saturated simply unroll few layers tear off After complet ing few sections wing youll get hang Complete entire airframe manner little awkward fuselage especially around tail keep mind dont have put cloth square mil limeter Try avoid overlapping seams much oossible Once step complete paint thor oughly cured lightly scuff over surface 220 sandpaper brush another coat clear paint satin catalyst help seal things Allow Now run down local automotive paint supply store buy quart product called Feather Fill polyester-based filler/sur facer requires catalyst activate its curing will using weave filler about 95% will sanded off adding very little weight recommended sprayed usu ally just brush two coats since will sanded point no brush marks will show choose spray sure clean gun thoroughly quickly since once cures will come off Also sure wear some type protection against breathing fumes mists great feature material cures sandable stage about hour begin sand ing IOU-grit finish 180 220 46 Model Aviation Radio Conoi Scale Jeff Foley PO Box 58306 Raleigh NC 27658 Almost everyone Scale fraternity recognizes narIle nambers beautltul P51 repre senting ultimate area finishing skill Although fuselage metal covered surface underlying structure perfect enough could have painted Author Jeff Foley rightfully proud ME-i 09 used finishing process described months column close-up photo below L shows degree perfection surface detail required compete todays Scale arena Other photo shows panel line rivet details smooth surface must before beginning add type detail dry thoroughly 24 hours sand light ly once again being careful cut through cloth Keep mind goal fill weave leave excess filler mod el sand too far cut cloth mix up small batch touch up areas Once satisfied weave filled surface time primer Again use automotive primer several rea sons Its chief advantage dries very quickly dont have mix two parts also prefer gray primer ease spotting bad area sanding want use K&B primer perfectly alright can add little black gray colorthat course unless doing white airplane After spraying coat primer care fully inspect square inch model before sanding Any pinholes dings flaws can easily spotted filled acrylic spot putty can also bought paint store Allow applications spot putty dry sand entire model smooth 180 220 paper Once again spray coat primer inspect carefully flaws keeping mind may several times until satisfied Dont let primer build up thickness adds un necessary weight usually sand until struc ture just barely begins show will ensure minimal application point model ready prepaint de tails such panel lines rivets hatches etc refinements dont involve much time may think add tremendous charac ter realism airplane ways doing details perhaps can touch future column build ing Sunday Scale model dont want both er surface details wet sand entire air frame 400 paper clean thoroughly glass cleaner Once sanding residue removed surface has wiped degreaser/surface preparation finally ready paint Re member keep tack rag handy run over model lightly remove dust particles just before spraying paint hope article has inspired some try nice finish may also have some thinking has better way could t havent able find Beware advertisements advice easy quick usually produce less satisfactory resultsand likely will stay Good luck decide give try con tact can help Include SASE please old timer perfectly proportioned modeling Curtiss Robin 049 Engines -Channel RIC 41 Wingspan Electric Power Optional sues 003 Very tea full scale aircraft ideally suited model flight ro appealing old Curtiss Robin born spruce linen age beautifully proportioned rubber electric glow engines Easy fun bultd trainer-like performance Flyline MOdets Catalog bOa P5000 17031 2730503 FLYLINE MODELS INC 7 PO Boa 2135 FaIrfax VirginIa 22031 USA Fiberglass Cowls BALSA USA OAA Byplune 2150 J-3 Cub 1/4 SCale WIOfl5lflO 2300 Phueton II 1800 ED ROSENA & NOUSTEES Aoroncu Chomp 1/4 scale 2300 Cessna 310 Twin 2500 Cifabnia 1/4 scale 2300 Mr Mulligan w/blisfers 3300 P51 Full length w/totail 3700 CLII GOlDBERG KITS Super Chipmunk 2300 J-3 Cub 1400 tlectric Glider 750 Mirage 550 Electric 1050 MY EDGE MOCELS Space Walker 1/ scale 2000 Bucker Jungmeister 1/ scale MEAT PIAIIES Cap 21 40 size 1500 Cap 21 60 size 2100 Electric Cub 050 Super Aeramaster 17Ot MOCEL AIRPlANE NEWS Ryan STA 1/4 scole 2300 Wheelpants lairieg pair Knight Twister 3300 Liberty Sport B 2000 PICA Cessna 182 s scale 2300 T2BB scale 2700 Spiftire 1/5 scale 1000 ROYAL Super Chipmunk 40 EZ 2000 Stinson SRB-SRB w/blisters . 2400 SIC Citabria 1500 J-3 Cub 1/ scale wsengine . 2300 Kadet SR 1300 Senicrita 1000 Smith Minibiplane 1500 SCALE PtANS AND PHOTOS Fly Baby l/ scale 2500 Msnucuupe 1 10SF w/blisters 2300 Taylarcratt 1/4 scale 2600 Wacs YMF-5 in/blisters 2900 WE TECIEICAL SERVICES PUNS Cessna AW 1800 J-3Cub in/engine3200 Sepwith Camel 21 00 Spad XIII Cl 2800 Piper Tn-Pacer PA22 t scale 3000 WORLD EKiNE MODEL TECH Cap 21 40 SIZO 1600 Rabin Hoot 80 1900 Robin Host 99 2300 ALL OTHER KiTS ASTRO FLIGHT Portertield 1000 HENRY HAFFKE Black Barsa 1300 Jeep1300 Pea Shooter1300 DAVt FLAil Joogmeister .. 2300 MIDWEST Super Hats 1350 SUREFLITE F-40 1700 pBERGLASS Dept MA Rt 1 Box 530 Goodvlw VA 24095 WOIAUU WIIMNIhS mt US add 35W hlp plag abup Va us mull 4/a% miss tax W welcome YEAS MastuCwd CUfl iso accepted te M5iiD ccitt US shipplag shargos betem udslq hiclude S1U US inttuu postage md haudihig PHiSE OWEN UWIIAINU 703-890-6017 9am 809 pm EIT Send $100 10-page brochure featuring hundreds cowls wheelpants radial cowls Brochure free wth order May 1990 47 THE GUARDIAN ANGEL mi WATCHES OVER YOUR PLAI4E LIKE NOTHING ELSE IN THIS WORLD CRASH PREVENTION SYSTEM rides aircraft performing nctions a Worlds First Audible ESV Battery Monitor a Simple Battery Cycler Audible Power Indicator a Lost Aircraft Finder Range Tester a Interference Monitor supported PCM Radio Syscems PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT AND FLY WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENCE Unlike ocher simple monitoring devices ThE GUARDIAN ANGEL protects losing aircraft sis different ways unique audible voltmeter actually lets hear che condition Ni-Cd batteries Continuous beeps spaced about 20 seconds apart get closer aod closer batteries discharge chey occur faster beep per second DONT FLY f No LEDs meters remember look Macit better designs warn its too late t THE GUARDIAN ANGEL also simple battery cycler measures battery capacity Its incerference monitor signaling channel clear Use find lost aircraft weeds Au range tester accurately tells youre out range Finally slow constant beeps serve remind receiver No dead batteries get field Easily connects no unused servo channel between servo receiver Units shipped tinned leads add $800 Futaba connectors lspecil model pmhm HE GUARDIAN ANGEL pm#/ffIjia .Ihod LOW POWER WEIGHS 06 OZ -SMALL SIZE RELIABLE ACCURATE EASY TO INSTALL 30 day money back guarantee ORDER DIRECT List Price $3995 Special Introductory Price $2995 ——plus $300 Footage HandlingFlorida residents add 6% sales tax Write cull information Dealer & distributor inquiries welcome Ti. ra Microsystems Engineering Inc 813 968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 MOONEY 201 2 SCALE PAN 7/a 8/2 LBS ENG 40 602 CYCLE 9O4CYCLE Machine Cut Parts Balsa Kit Full Size Plans Factory Approved 3 Views . Jig Built Flying Surfaces $13995 lete Hardware Shippinga Ply Capped Cowl Wing Saddle&Surfaces Complete Construction Manual Complete Decals AYAL order call write 7ja GM Plastics Inc 7252 Industrial Park Blvd Mentor Ohio 44060 /216 9531198
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/05
Page Numbers: 46, 47
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/05
Page Numbers: 46, 47
PERHAPS biggest obstacle fledgling Scale modeler finishing process models exterior surface experienced mod elers perplexed myriad products available produce ultimate finish ac cording manufacturers Also everyone seems have perfect process method easy quick After several years trying types prod ucts combinations have settled routine works very well Granted aimed primar ily stressed-metal-skin-type aircraft such WW II fighters civvies may find teresting well No easy cant overnight considering weight appear ance time involved best have tried far will attempt condense process fit space available forgive some parts seemingly vague As good finishing process gins ends sandpaper protrusion can sanded smooth dent ding filled Use block much possible very fussy stage can hope followed good building practice sanding fuselage wing skins thoroughly before gluing place using block attempting sand skins model slight depression skins between ribs formers will result infamous starved horse look have minor dents dings balsa can dampen area apply heat swell fibers back original shape After moisture has dried light sanding should make good new careful overdo water skin may ripple Once model sanded smooth 180- 220-grit paper satisfied ap pearance time begin glassing process gasp Think will too heavy done correctly possible apply fiberglass finish will rival plastic films weight Read will need following items begin K&B clear paint satin catalyst one-inch stiffbristle brush mixing containers stirring sticks scissors lightweight glass cloth roll toi let paper2 Set up work area proper ventila tion wouldnt bad idea wear respirator working paint Cut piece cloth large enough cover wing panel leaving border about /z Pull cloth out smooth keeping weave straight possible will notice ma terial conforms just about curve shape very easy handle Mix paint according instructions add thinner Brush six-inch-wide section paint allowing soak through cloth onto wood Quickly grab roll toilet pa per steam roll section soak up excess paint press cloth firmly wood careful allow cloth pulled up surface because its sticking roll will have work small sec tions paint dries quite fast As toilet paper becomes saturated simply unroll few layers tear off After complet ing few sections wing youll get hang Complete entire airframe manner little awkward fuselage especially around tail keep mind dont have put cloth square mil limeter Try avoid overlapping seams much oossible Once step complete paint thor oughly cured lightly scuff over surface 220 sandpaper brush another coat clear paint satin catalyst help seal things Allow Now run down local automotive paint supply store buy quart product called Feather Fill polyester-based filler/sur facer requires catalyst activate its curing will using weave filler about 95% will sanded off adding very little weight recommended sprayed usu ally just brush two coats since will sanded point no brush marks will show choose spray sure clean gun thoroughly quickly since once cures will come off Also sure wear some type protection against breathing fumes mists great feature material cures sandable stage about hour begin sand ing IOU-grit finish 180 220 46 Model Aviation Radio Conoi Scale Jeff Foley PO Box 58306 Raleigh NC 27658 Almost everyone Scale fraternity recognizes narIle nambers beautltul P51 repre senting ultimate area finishing skill Although fuselage metal covered surface underlying structure perfect enough could have painted Author Jeff Foley rightfully proud ME-i 09 used finishing process described months column close-up photo below L shows degree perfection surface detail required compete todays Scale arena Other photo shows panel line rivet details smooth surface must before beginning add type detail dry thoroughly 24 hours sand light ly once again being careful cut through cloth Keep mind goal fill weave leave excess filler mod el sand too far cut cloth mix up small batch touch up areas Once satisfied weave filled surface time primer Again use automotive primer several rea sons Its chief advantage dries very quickly dont have mix two parts also prefer gray primer ease spotting bad area sanding want use K&B primer perfectly alright can add little black gray colorthat course unless doing white airplane After spraying coat primer care fully inspect square inch model before sanding Any pinholes dings flaws can easily spotted filled acrylic spot putty can also bought paint store Allow applications spot putty dry sand entire model smooth 180 220 paper Once again spray coat primer inspect carefully flaws keeping mind may several times until satisfied Dont let primer build up thickness adds un necessary weight usually sand until struc ture just barely begins show will ensure minimal application point model ready prepaint de tails such panel lines rivets hatches etc refinements dont involve much time may think add tremendous charac ter realism airplane ways doing details perhaps can touch future column build ing Sunday Scale model dont want both er surface details wet sand entire air frame 400 paper clean thoroughly glass cleaner Once sanding residue removed surface has wiped degreaser/surface preparation finally ready paint Re member keep tack rag handy run over model lightly remove dust particles just before spraying paint hope article has inspired some try nice finish may also have some thinking has better way could t havent able find Beware advertisements advice easy quick usually produce less satisfactory resultsand likely will stay Good luck decide give try con tact can help Include SASE please old timer perfectly proportioned modeling Curtiss Robin 049 Engines -Channel RIC 41 Wingspan Electric Power Optional sues 003 Very tea full scale aircraft ideally suited model flight ro appealing old Curtiss Robin born spruce linen age beautifully proportioned rubber electric glow engines Easy fun bultd trainer-like performance Flyline MOdets Catalog bOa P5000 17031 2730503 FLYLINE MODELS INC 7 PO Boa 2135 FaIrfax VirginIa 22031 USA Fiberglass Cowls BALSA USA OAA Byplune 2150 J-3 Cub 1/4 SCale WIOfl5lflO 2300 Phueton II 1800 ED ROSENA & NOUSTEES Aoroncu Chomp 1/4 scale 2300 Cessna 310 Twin 2500 Cifabnia 1/4 scale 2300 Mr Mulligan w/blisfers 3300 P51 Full length w/totail 3700 CLII GOlDBERG KITS Super Chipmunk 2300 J-3 Cub 1400 tlectric Glider 750 Mirage 550 Electric 1050 MY EDGE MOCELS Space Walker 1/ scale 2000 Bucker Jungmeister 1/ scale MEAT PIAIIES Cap 21 40 size 1500 Cap 21 60 size 2100 Electric Cub 050 Super Aeramaster 17Ot MOCEL AIRPlANE NEWS Ryan STA 1/4 scole 2300 Wheelpants lairieg pair Knight Twister 3300 Liberty Sport B 2000 PICA Cessna 182 s scale 2300 T2BB scale 2700 Spiftire 1/5 scale 1000 ROYAL Super Chipmunk 40 EZ 2000 Stinson SRB-SRB w/blisters . 2400 SIC Citabria 1500 J-3 Cub 1/ scale wsengine . 2300 Kadet SR 1300 Senicrita 1000 Smith Minibiplane 1500 SCALE PtANS AND PHOTOS Fly Baby l/ scale 2500 Msnucuupe 1 10SF w/blisters 2300 Taylarcratt 1/4 scale 2600 Wacs YMF-5 in/blisters 2900 WE TECIEICAL SERVICES PUNS Cessna AW 1800 J-3Cub in/engine3200 Sepwith Camel 21 00 Spad XIII Cl 2800 Piper Tn-Pacer PA22 t scale 3000 WORLD EKiNE MODEL TECH Cap 21 40 SIZO 1600 Rabin Hoot 80 1900 Robin Host 99 2300 ALL OTHER KiTS ASTRO FLIGHT Portertield 1000 HENRY HAFFKE Black Barsa 1300 Jeep1300 Pea Shooter1300 DAVt FLAil Joogmeister .. 2300 MIDWEST Super Hats 1350 SUREFLITE F-40 1700 pBERGLASS Dept MA Rt 1 Box 530 Goodvlw VA 24095 WOIAUU WIIMNIhS mt US add 35W hlp plag abup Va us mull 4/a% miss tax W welcome YEAS MastuCwd CUfl iso accepted te M5iiD ccitt US shipplag shargos betem udslq hiclude S1U US inttuu postage md haudihig PHiSE OWEN UWIIAINU 703-890-6017 9am 809 pm EIT Send $100 10-page brochure featuring hundreds cowls wheelpants radial cowls Brochure free wth order May 1990 47 THE GUARDIAN ANGEL mi WATCHES OVER YOUR PLAI4E LIKE NOTHING ELSE IN THIS WORLD CRASH PREVENTION SYSTEM rides aircraft performing nctions a Worlds First Audible ESV Battery Monitor a Simple Battery Cycler Audible Power Indicator a Lost Aircraft Finder Range Tester a Interference Monitor supported PCM Radio Syscems PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT AND FLY WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENCE Unlike ocher simple monitoring devices ThE GUARDIAN ANGEL protects losing aircraft sis different ways unique audible voltmeter actually lets hear che condition Ni-Cd batteries Continuous beeps spaced about 20 seconds apart get closer aod closer batteries discharge chey occur faster beep per second DONT FLY f No LEDs meters remember look Macit better designs warn its too late t THE GUARDIAN ANGEL also simple battery cycler measures battery capacity Its incerference monitor signaling channel clear Use find lost aircraft weeds Au range tester accurately tells youre out range Finally slow constant beeps serve remind receiver No dead batteries get field Easily connects no unused servo channel between servo receiver Units shipped tinned leads add $800 Futaba connectors lspecil model pmhm HE GUARDIAN ANGEL pm#/ffIjia .Ihod LOW POWER WEIGHS 06 OZ -SMALL SIZE RELIABLE ACCURATE EASY TO INSTALL 30 day money back guarantee ORDER DIRECT List Price $3995 Special Introductory Price $2995 ——plus $300 Footage HandlingFlorida residents add 6% sales tax Write cull information Dealer & distributor inquiries welcome Ti. ra Microsystems Engineering Inc 813 968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 MOONEY 201 2 SCALE PAN 7/a 8/2 LBS ENG 40 602 CYCLE 9O4CYCLE Machine Cut Parts Balsa Kit Full Size Plans Factory Approved 3 Views . Jig Built Flying Surfaces $13995 lete Hardware Shippinga Ply Capped Cowl Wing Saddle&Surfaces Complete Construction Manual Complete Decals AYAL order call write 7ja GM Plastics Inc 7252 Industrial Park Blvd Mentor Ohio 44060 /216 9531198
