JamF4U

Sweet, good job. Love the cockpit and lights.

Well done.

757Driver

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Diggin that instrument panel.
Video well done. Was there a build thread?

docetam

wim for sure let me see the cost and i will contact ok

regards

docetam

jason there is no thread, but we could open another one cause i saw once from spymaster i think

docetam

bobby,
yes it had a few issues that juan carlos correct for perfection thanks for watch

JuanDLP

Yes, both engine rails were off in 2 directions, you can see a small plywood wedge on the left side, and on the right was mounted under the rail. Right engine has the same mirrored installation



And that gap is because I made a plywood "ring" and glue it to the inlet tube so it can be removed later for maintenance (you need to remove it to take out the fuel tanks}

FenderBean

I dont suppose anyone knows what type of paint SM uses? Is it just an automotive type paint? Im trying to match some colors, I need to check my rails thats annoying thing to deal with.

BluFox

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Keith:
Take one of the aircraft parts which has all colors you need to your local Home Depot or Lowe's. They will match it perfectly. I have done this in the past on several DJM models.
Thin the latex with windshield washer fluid. The finish you will get is only as good as the spray system you are using as well as surface prep.

Eric

JackD

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Hey Eric, what kind of paint are they mixing for you? wall paint? or do they have some sort of automotive paint? this is a very interesting recommendation

Thanks
Jack

FalconWings

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I have used Lowe's stuff before for warbids, it works awesome! For gas engines I dont even clear.

Never used it on jets before, but why not!! As long as you dont need something super glossy you should be ok.

FenderBean

Eric,
Hey that is something I have done before as well, last time I did this was when I took a color to them for this jet to get those paint codes. I painted a F-16 this way before it works really well, I found out today when I called a paint shop Oreilly auto parts has a machine that scans your color as and can mix auto paint. Only one of the stores here has it so I will try that tomorrow and try Lowes again, every time I have done home depot or lowes they are off a shade. Since im only doing a small area if its not a perfect match it stands out like it does now. Im trying all the things locally I can before I send it back. Im trying to find some preval paint applicators as well, they are small bottles u put paint in and then you screw the top on which has a compressed air in it. Makes a spray can type of paint application, it looks like home depot has these in stock so now all I need is matching paint.

dbsonic

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Jack, it will be generally latex. I believe they also have some "latex enamel" combos these days. This is not a bad option for flat finishes and is certainly a very safe way to go as it is all water clean up. But have also had issues with getting a good match. Also sometimes I've found this paint didn't shoot well and can kind of foam up a bit. Price can't be beat and is worth a try.

current control

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Nice job great weathering a+ on the cockpit
cant wait to get in their with mine

Levi Wags

Fender I'm sure Skymaster would use single pack automotive acrylic paints. I would try to get a match in that product. Using an oil based or enamel paint will yellow over time and your touch up will gradually stand out.

FenderBean

My thoughts as well that's why trying automotive paint today and if I can't match it is going back. John sent me the address today, been a helpful guy.

FalconWings

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Yes, I have Skymaster paint at home and it deffintely seems like Acrylic. Kind of a pain as it dries out fast. It will clogg your nozzle tip if you dont keep it wet.

David

docetam

Yes its automotive acrylic paint!

JuanDLP

For small touchups PPG Automotive base color with matting agent works very well for me.

FenderBean

Hey guys do the rudders have some type of control horn inside mine have nothing cut or anything, do you have to cut a hole in the rudder and glue a carbon control horn in? The instruction dont show any of this if so, mine are completely uncut.

JuanDLP

Yup, the link is hidden inside the rudder/hinges pocket, and has a carbon fiber horn glued with almost no protrusion, at about 1/2" from the rudder base

FenderBean

Thanks Jaun do you glue the carbon rod into the rudder yourself? Mine has the servo box and the square opening for the control rod but the control surface has no carbon rod glued into it. The instructions say nothing about gluing one in

JuanDLP

They came already installed (long story) but was one of this horns hysoled in a slot cut in line with the link. (I'm sorry that I dont have a picture of that part right now.)

FenderBean

so do they come installed on all the f14s and they just didn't install them on mine?

JuanDLP

I'm not sure about that, because this plane originally came "turbine ready", and then Ernesto and I decided to go the extra mile and redo most of the installation. Probably as a kit you have to glue them by yourself.

WimB

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Keith,

they're not glued in. and if I'm not mistaken there is a picture in the manual as where they should go, but believe me, it's a bit of a pain.... as are the horns in the slats.... there was Little to no wood in my rudders, and also in one slot where the slat horns go....

Wim