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Old 04-07-2014, 05:06 PM
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I have the same airbrush and its great because it can do fine detail and also cover a larger area nicely. Its like a mini touch up gun in a way but very fine.
Looking good!
Old 04-07-2014, 05:08 PM
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The event I'm going to this week end is the Ram's Club 2014 Giant Scale Warbird Event in East Bend N.C. the 11th and 12th. Nice time of the year for us northern guys to get our equipment out and knock some dust off before Top Gun, when we would otherwise still be grounded because of soft fields around here. Looks like a lot of the TG guys are coming. probably with some of the same thoughts, not to mention it is another opportunity to see ours friends and hang out. First time for me. I'm pumped.

You can go to www.rcflightdeck.com and read all about it and even register.

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Two questions. Is that the Grex Genesis XT airbrush with 30ml jar attatchment? Also where do you get the blue molded aircraft stand with the belt supports that I see in some pictures? Thanks.
Old 04-07-2014, 11:23 PM
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It is the TS 051111 and it does have the jar attachment. I use the little jars a lot. Very handy for changing out colors.

The stand I have had for 20 years. It was sold by Byron. Wonderful design.
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Thanks, I found the correct airbrush. Last question, do you know which tip you are using with the Klass Cote paints? I have to specify .2/.3/.5mm when ordering.
I am getting ready to start on an Airworld Me-262 and Petrausch Fw-190 and hope to use this brush for as much as possible. I currently use an Iota airbrush for small stuff and a trim gun for big stuff. But they are both kinda too small then too big! Thanks again, awesome project you have here, I follow it for entertainment.
Old 04-08-2014, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by husafreak
Thanks, I found the correct airbrush. Last question, do you know which tip you are using with the Klass Cote paints? I have to specify .2/.3/.5mm when ordering.
I am getting ready to start on an Airworld Me-262 and Petrausch Fw-190 and hope to use this brush for as much as possible. I currently use an Iota airbrush for small stuff and a trim gun for big stuff. But they are both kinda too small then too big! Thanks again, awesome project you have here, I follow it for entertainment.
Sounds like some fun projects.

My Grex came with two magnetic tips. The nozzle it came with is perfect for any paint I use so far, including Klass Cote. I use both tips as well. Not sure what the size is. I'll see if they are marked. For large open areas like wing panels I still use my shade gun. But the Grex is still very versatile for both large areas or small down to tiny dots.
Old 04-08-2014, 04:38 PM
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So far I would suggest you just get all the tips you can, you wont regret it and you can paint just about anything big or small.
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thanks. The tips are pretty pricey at 40$ each but I also emailed Klass Kote today and the fellow who answered said either the .3 or .5mm tips would work fine so that is what I will get. Thanks again for your help.
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Good info guys. Thanks for posting.
Old 04-12-2014, 11:30 PM
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Hi Gary,
many thanks for sharing your build veryyyy impressive- I've started flying (7yrs -that long) built my first plane from plans 4yr(my avatar) ago still remember being so chuffed when other members gave their comments and I guess you still get that feeling as well albeit your scale work is farahead on what mine will be, just spent the last month reading all your posts and like any good read couldn't step away from it. thanks again unlike yourself I have started late but boy has the bug bite, same vintage as yourself -all the best at the coming comps (don't think you much luck with all the work you put in), look forward to more of your excellent photos and videos. yeh my wife thinks I many screws loose sitting watching / reading but boy is it good for the therapy / rainy days.
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Here you go guys. This is a nice video made of the first outing for this build. Hope you all enjoy it. Keep in mind that this build is still a work in progress as you see her here. Much of the surface detail the owner will continue with including the nomenclature, weathering, and other identifying characteristics of this particular aircraft.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzEMPMNDcUo

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Originally Posted by johnMADRAMS
Hi Gary,
many thanks for sharing your build veryyyy impressive- I've started flying (7yrs -that long) built my first plane from plans 4yr(my avatar) ago still remember being so chuffed when other members gave their comments and I guess you still get that feeling as well albeit your scale work is farahead on what mine will be, just spent the last month reading all your posts and like any good read couldn't step away from it. thanks again unlike yourself I have started late but boy has the bug bite, same vintage as yourself -all the best at the coming comps (don't think you much luck with all the work you put in), look forward to more of your excellent photos and videos. yeh my wife thinks I many screws loose sitting watching / reading but boy is it good for the therapy / rainy days.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm happy that you are enjoying the thread so much. That is what I hope for in doing these threads.

cheers,
Gary
Old 04-13-2014, 07:34 PM
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To update everyone on the latest mods, the tail gear door system, the split cowl, and the electric canopy system all worked to perfection.
Old 04-13-2014, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ram3500-RCU
Here you go guys. This is a nice video made of the first outing for this build. Hope you all enjoy it. Keep in mind that this build is still a work in progress as you see her here. Much of the surface detail the owner will continue with including the nomenclature, weathering, and other identifying characteristics of this particular aircraft.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzEMPMNDcUo
Very very nice. I just shared it on my Facebook profile if you don't mind.
I getting close with mine.
Congratulations. I know its hard work getting to that point.

Cheers.

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Nice!
Old 04-14-2014, 04:19 AM
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Gary, you are a Master Builder. Great video. JB
Old 04-14-2014, 06:07 AM
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That was very nice. Hope I can afford one of these monsters eventually. Still waiting for the "beer pass" though, lol.
Old 04-14-2014, 06:09 AM
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The owner and his new baby in the background.

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It was a rocky start to this first outing. On Friday, while she was in a cradle under Johns tent, a gust of wind picked it up and one on the tent legs hit the plane and knocked it over damaging it. The rest of the day and part of Saturday morning were spent making repairs. Then it took about 3 hours to pre-flight and adjust the prop for the 3800 RPMs we wanted on the Moki. As you can see in the video, it was all worth the effort, and this had a happy ending.
Old 04-14-2014, 06:23 AM
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Not so much for me. This is my truck. We were on the way to a repair shop to get a leaking wheel seal repaired (had just had this fixed two days prior back home). Seems I had bigger problems I was unaware of untill this happened. It was just a couple inches from coming out all the way which would have been much worse and possibly even lethal had that axle and tires gone airborne into traffic. My brother was following me and saw the axle start to come out. He was laying on his horn, but of course, I couldn't hear it over the Cummings diesel. I did know something was wrong when she popped out of gear, which turned out to be the axle coming out of it's spline, so I coasted to a stop just in time. I jacked up the truck, pushed the axle out of traffic, called the repair shop and requested a flat bed, locked the truck up, and headed back to the flying field to get the Corsair her maiden.

I'm still stuck in Charlotte at my brothers house waiting to hear from the repair shop.

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Old 04-14-2014, 07:52 AM
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What a close call.

Glad everyone is okay and no other damage. It is crazy what can happen without warning.

K
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Here is a video I made at the event. It shows the new design on the canopy system. At the end is something I kept under wraps as a surprise for the owner.

One thing I didn't point out is that the stops at both ends are built into the rail system and puts no stress on the canopy itself.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BMR2xiWVxE&feature=youtu.be

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A very happy new owner / pilot. He is going to continue with the detail such as the nomenclature and weathering. He has considerable skills with this detail. Can't wait to see her in all her weathered glory.

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Old 04-14-2014, 09:14 AM
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What a close call.

Glad everyone is okay and no other damage. It is crazy what can happen without warning.

K
Yes Keith, trucks can be fixed. This could have been a whole lot worse. I count my blessings, even in things like this.
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Gary - outstanding job on the Corsair - Papa looked very proud!!!!

When your friend/customer has a smile the whole time you know you did it right!

Good job!

Keith

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