Hi Pat,
Great Thread! I’ve decided to build a HOB Bonanza to try out your painting technique. The model is 1/2A sized and should fly well with the Novel 74 I happen to have. The fuselage has a plastic “top” to define the details. Most of the plastic will be painted. The wing is open frame that I’ll cover with silk over silkspan. I’ve never done that either but it looks easy and should make a good base for painting. I’m already ordering parts, including e-flight 1/2a electric retracts. The model is mostly white with two color pin stripes and aircraft letters with a boarder. I haven’t decided on the colors yet. It should be a fun build. I plan to use the House of Color paints.
How long before you can put tape over the paint? What paint will you use for the clear coat? Is it fuel proof?
Thanks