Hello All.

I have added a tutorial to the basics article made by Joe Grice.

This is an article applied to the finish/ detailing process of the "Four Queens".
http://www.ultimate-jets.net/blogs/j...utorial-part-2


It has lots of pictures and tips that add to Joe's article.
http://www.ultimate-jets.net/blogs/j...e-metal-basics



Don't forget that Ed has a great knowledge base on his web site as well.

http://www.flitemetal.com/

Damn good looking bird!!!

Thanks. The "Four Queens" is now in the USA. She was bought by Brian O'Meara a few years back and can be seen in the Denver area.

Do I apply the rub-down transfers before or after using the cape cod (or other) polish?
"After" would seem the obvious answer but some articles I have read say apply them first and then polish.

I still own 4Q and fly the plane regularly . I have a Jetcat 180, Futaba 18 MZ and electric retracts. I had a problem with the retracts not alway going into the wheel well with the air system.
It is a wonderful plane and a real show stopper due to the fantastic flight metal finish.
Brian OMeara

Thanks Brian.
It is good to see that you managed to improve the 4 Queens retracts power by going electric.
This has been my best shot at Flight Metal so far....

It really depends.
You'd have to do a small test sample after and before.
Let the dry transfers to set thoroughly for several days on the FM surface before doing a test. Unless you want them to fade away a little bit to show wear and tear...
I actually applied the transfers on the Four Queens in the middle of the finish process for this reason, but got only a mild " fade away effect" since the plane was never very old while operating during the Korean War.
Now, the one in the Dayton USAF museum is in pristine shape since it's been recently repainted in that scheme and the markings ( very limited though, without most of the maintenance nomenclature, sadly ) are super crisp.

Fantastic looking model!! And tutorial.. I would really like to try out using Genuine Flite Metal

Now, I don’t like to make a negative post here on RCU, especially on thread such as this which showcases such a beautiful model,,, HOWEVER I have been frustrated trying to to purchase this product!!

Since mid June, I have sent two enquires through the flitemetal.com website, and three separate emails to this address. [email protected].. No reply so far.

I also posted here requesting information on how to contact them. I had some great answers from the good folks at RCU.. However the communication with Flite Metal themselves has all been one way.

Flite Metal looks to be is a fantastic product, I would really like to give it a try.

Can you help Oli?? .

Roger

Thanks Roger.
I have some Flight Metal in stock.

That's good news Oli..

I will contact you shortly regards pricing and shipping. I want to do some Aluminium Enhancements on my F-100, so don't need a lot initially..

(Timing is everything I guess)