at-6 texan

Unless you guys ... help me ... I would change color to a plane but I do not know what are the steps to be done to get the result. (2) the steps are the same for the new parts (bare balsa) .. ... thanks for the help and see you soon!.

LDM

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what plane , what is it covered with now ? Are you painting , glassing , or covering with monocote ?

at-6 texan

THANKS for the prompt response LDM. Recently I managed to buy a 1/2.5 scale Cap 232. As I said previously, I bought this plane through auction. But now has some 'of years of use and therefore would need a refreshed. I had to replace even more than in the direction that had been damaged in reparability with a balsa .. in fact my idea was to convert the colors of Italian acrobatic patrol ... the air and completely painted .... Frankly I do not know what kind of color has been used to see but it seems very strong even when it is sanded .... you could tell me what would be the steps to restore this aircraft ... Thanks for the aid you can give .. hello and see you soon.

at-6 texan

up! up!.

CorsairJock

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OK:

First off: IF you are attempting to post pictures (which you SHOULD), they are not showing up. "A picture is worth a thousand words", and you have failed to post any. Post some and we will all at least have an idea of what we are working with.

Second: if you cannot answer the simple questions posted by LDM, I doubt anyone in the English speaking world can. You MUST tell us what type of finish it has on now, AND what type of finish you would like to apply before we can provide an appropriate responce.

at-6 texan

ok the plane was painted with paint isofan ... the idea was to use the colors of the Italian acrobatic patrol see attached photos ...

LDM

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DESCRIPTION-ok this is what we are dealing with , now we know the base cote , we need some experts to chime in on what will stick to this stuff and what type of surface prep will be needed I downloaded this info about ISOFAN from there webpage

Two pack polyurethane enamel for solid colour finishes.
USE
Finishing paint for industrial field and marine.
CHARACTERISTICS
� Excellent resistance to weather and chemicals
� Very full and bright films
� Very high coverage
� Air and low bake drying from 20 °C to 100 °C
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
Metal surfaces
Degrease and clean the surface with 00695 SILICONE REMOVER SLOW.
1) Apply one of the following anti-corrosive primers:
� 05720 MONOPRIMER
� 04384 EPOFAN PRIMER R-EC
� 04318 FIX-O-DUR EC GREEN
2) Overcoat with one of the following polyurethane fillers/sealers:
� 04334 UNIVERSAL FILLER
� 04004-04109 GREEN TI FILLER
� 04180 MACROFAN HS SEALER
3) Dry sanding finish with P280-320 grit paper or wet sanding, finish with P400 - 500 grit paper.
On previously painted surfaces
Ensure the film is flat, without scratches or lifting and is solvent-resistant, sand carefully and degrease with
00695 SILICONE REMOVER SLOW.
Isolate with one of the above-mentioned polyurethane fill

CorsairJock

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Well, if it was me: I wouldn't take the time to sand it down to bare balsa. It is after all: a sport plane which will be given a military scheme (nothing wrong with that, but I just wouldn't put that much effort into it).

SO, I would sand it just enough to remove the major imperfections, primer it (with compatable primer, preferably white or light gray), and apply new finish using same type/ brand of paint. I don't see the need to "Isolate" IF you stick with the same type/ brand of paint.

Frisket would work great on this one for masking, but again: since this is not a true scale warbird: simple masking tape might work sufficiently.

LDM

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agree , but I would like to suggest a "use a good quality breathing filtered mask " you dont want to breath in that dust at all . That product seems like its industrial strength and good mask would prevent any health risk

at-6 texan

thanks to both for the important help that you are giving me .... green 'I can do to get the result ... CorsairJock not likely then that the tape can create bubbles?

G-Pete

what happened to the Lightning??

Happy landings
G-Pete

at-6 texan

HI Pete!!!NO PROBLEM I am building this ... I got this plane because 'I needed reorganization ideas on what to do and for a moment distracted from what my main project "38" ... and because 'it was a real chance ... "$80".... cmq if you need help I will be very join to help you !.... hello and THANK YOU FOR THE PICTURES THAT I HAVE THE TIME TO REALLY GREAT HELP! ... hello!

G-Pete

Thanks, I guess I can handle my 38...you should be working on your 38

Happy landings

G-Pete