Charlie Kellogg's TBM Avenger Build
07-05-2018, 02:42 AM
#3179
Thanks Bob, hope to be there and hang out with you guys. Larry, it is the soft round foam masking tape I'm concerned with. The adhesive is not very strong, it sticks but I'm concerned how well it will stick. I believe it will be the last thing I put on. I may place the foam masking tape over the edge of the blue tape to get the soft edge of the camo. Chic
07-05-2018, 06:48 AM
#3182
BobH - And fellow Avenger builders, having that LVLP spray gun, made me realize, I could shoot within my small shop so I just finished shooting the Black on the cowl and small section of the fuse. Will shoot photos once the paint flashed off. I am smiling again. Smile. Chic
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07-05-2018, 02:42 PM
#3184
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Chic, I have started on it yet. I am still trying to figure out How I want to go about doing some mods for the version I want to model. Are you going to WOD? I will be there and I will have it in my trailer if you want to take a peek at her. I also see the Kellogg avenger is for sale again on the Ziroli website. Looks like Ill be buying another.
07-06-2018, 05:30 AM
#3186
BobH - When using the HVLP gun, what air pressure are you using? I have HVLP guns but I didn't think I could use it in the shop versus the LVLP gun. Thought the overspray would be all over the place. Carl - Rick Moreland and I will be going to WOD but not sure which day. Rick said it depends on the weather. Carl, I look forward to seeing you, BobH, and others at WOD. Chic
07-06-2018, 09:07 PM
#3189
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Chic, truly amazing job getting the Avenger into its final state. You should be justifiably proud! I’m so glad I was there to see it in the shop back when it was a rudder and an elevator all framed up and not much else.... look how far it’s come! Truly inspirational. Thanks for taking all of us along on this journey with you and Shirley! Can’t wait to see it in person again. And can’t wait to watch you fly it!
07-07-2018, 04:05 AM
#3190
Noah, Noah, great hearing from you. Taking the summer off or teaching over the summer. You move into a house yet so that you can start your next project? Hey Colonel, glad to hear from you. The White House over on Penna. Ave., not this White House, is in turmoil, you need to come back and carry the football for Trump and whisper "NO" in his ear once in awhile. Thanks for the kind words, you know you will get your turn to fly it as long as you don't do your usual Snaproll on takeoff. Smile. Chic
07-07-2018, 09:17 AM
#3195
Today, I am applying the Non-Skid Walkways using acrylic black paint with generous amounts of microballons mixed in. Will either steel wool or lightly sand when dry to remove any possible high areas. Then rub in some brown or leather to add to the wear factor. This evening I will complete the camo design on the stabilizer and elevators. Chic
