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Old 05-01-2017, 01:22 PM
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Default Build a Wood Q500 Fuselage

Originally Posted by 308jockey
I've finished several Q500 airframes with .56 oz. glass cloth applied with Z Poxy. A second thin coat of Z Poxy is added and then the whole thing is wet sanded with 400 paper. Then lately I've primed them with rattle can Ace primer and wet sanded again, then colored with more rattle can paint. Finally I get a can of Spray Max clear gloss and spray the entire air frame. It is surprisingly light and completely fuel proof. I've used that same method on some race boats and a few pattern planes. It's easy, quick and cost effective. Looks good too.

Rick H.
That sounds like a great way to go also.