RE: C-130 items
Well, I sanded off most of the putty tonight. I'm ready to predict that I am going to come in under 20# on this bird if I don't get too carried away with the paint. I believe I'm ready to put on the chart tape for the panel lines and put on the final coat of primer. I've never used this chart tape stuff before so that will be a new experience for me. I'm going to wait until I'm ready to paint the thing before putting on the tape, since I've heard of some problems with the tape sticking. The tape I have isn't exactly new stuff so I'll put it on, spray it and take it back off shortly. A few little dents and dings won't be a big deal. One of the A-26's I worked on in Thailand in the mid-sixties is now on display at the Air Force Museum. The first comment I made to the wife when I saw it was, "It look better now than I ever saw it." I'm sure Jimcork will confirm that cosmetics wasn't the first priority in a combat zone! Oh well, that's my excuse for the imperfections that show up!
Randy