Pitts S1-S by EMHW
07-20-2014, 06:06 AM
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Two hours in on the perimeter tape and the ailerons are done. The ailerons are the worst part to me so got them out of the way first thing. I will let dry then trim and clean them up.
Next up, the tail feathers.
Next up, the tail feathers.
07-20-2014, 12:52 PM
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Took a break from taking a break and finished up the bottom wing halves. The top wing and fin/turtle deck are all that remains needing tape before ironing it all out.
07-20-2014, 02:22 PM
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Hey thanks for the picture of the pinking tape you used. I wanted to see a close up of the tape on the model actually. Did you build a jig and do the rib stitching under the tape?
Hey thanks for the picture of the pinking tape you used. I wanted to see a close up of the tape on the model actually. Did you build a jig and do the rib stitching under the tape?
07-21-2014, 07:58 AM
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It's getting real close! But unfortunately I am booked for baby sitting the next couple weeks so trips to the property is limited to half days. So! This morning I got up early and went to the property and picked up all the painting gear. I have painted on the side porch many times and looks like that is where this one will get painted. I will have to rescreen first, but, that's no big deal.
07-21-2014, 09:02 AM
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Frequent Flyer, you wanna make something that every scale or attempting to build scale modeler would absolutely love to have?
Pinking shears, we need a pair about half the full scale size.
Pinking shears, we need a pair about half the full scale size.
07-21-2014, 12:15 PM
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07-22-2014, 02:34 PM
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Nothing to show but something to tell, I have been ironing all day. And will probably be at it all day again tomorrow. I do not want any of the pinked edges popping up this time around!!!
07-23-2014, 07:05 AM
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You betcha!!!
I spoke with Stits this morning and they gave me some real good advice. After the final coat of Poly brush is sprayed, using parchment paper as a protective barrier between the iron and the poly brush, iron it again.
So, it should have that hot rod show room finish!!!
I spoke with Stits this morning and they gave me some real good advice. After the final coat of Poly brush is sprayed, using parchment paper as a protective barrier between the iron and the poly brush, iron it again.
So, it should have that hot rod show room finish!!!
