Covering A Topflite 'JUG' with Flite Metal step by step
05-15-2005, 12:38 PM
#253
RE: Covering A Topflite 'JUG' with Flite Metal step by step
Have a look at this photo of the P-47D-21-RE which shows how new the "natural aluminum appeared." Do you notice the relative lack of oxidation on the airframes rear fuselage and razor back?
05-20-2005, 01:24 PM
#254
RE: Covering A Topflite 'JUG' with Flite Metal step by step
After some much needed flying days---I'm in the final steps of completing surface detail on this Giant Scale Top Flite P-47 Thunderbolt.
It seems recent flying of my 1/7 scale version has me looking forward, to the first flight on this larger scaled bird.
It seems recent flying of my 1/7 scale version has me looking forward, to the first flight on this larger scaled bird.
05-20-2005, 01:39 PM
#255
RE: Covering A Topflite 'JUG' with Flite Metal step by step
Final surface details along the anti glare panel to be painted;also pictured the rudder which needs more work.
I started this project using what I had deemed a 'correct' 3-view which turned out to be questionable in detail and detail placement;oh well its sport scale..
Note picture of the vintage trainer restoration nearing completion.. the '13' fired up and started taxi tests on the active; while I was flying my ZDZ50 Extra off a sod farm in the distance.
I started this project using what I had deemed a 'correct' 3-view which turned out to be questionable in detail and detail placement;oh well its sport scale..
Note picture of the vintage trainer restoration nearing completion.. the '13' fired up and started taxi tests on the active; while I was flying my ZDZ50 Extra off a sod farm in the distance.
06-01-2005, 01:46 PM
#256
RE: Covering A Topflite 'JUG' with Flite Metal step by step
I sprayed most of the trim using a relatively new two part epoxy named "Klass Kote," its a standard 2 part epoxy.
I scuffed the surfaces to be painted with #0000 steel wool,primed using Klass Kotes White primer,followed by several light coats of color . (It is important to leave the white primer on thus giving you a good base coat.) --> If you do not much MORE paint is required for coverage.
Klass Kote instructions come with some application notes of its working properties as written by David Platt;which are most informative.
I scuffed the surfaces to be painted with #0000 steel wool,primed using Klass Kotes White primer,followed by several light coats of color . (It is important to leave the white primer on thus giving you a good base coat.) --> If you do not much MORE paint is required for coverage.
Klass Kote instructions come with some application notes of its working properties as written by David Platt;which are most informative.
06-22-2005, 02:27 PM
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RE: Covering A Topflite 'JUG' with Flite Metal step by step
After re-doing the anti glare strip on the nose,replacing numerous panels,its getting together quickly now, as I apply decals and then fabricate the oil cover shutter and excess exhaust gas gate and a few more details . [sm=confused.gif]
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06-23-2005, 01:40 AM
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Richard,
My compliments on your fantastic achievement. However, do your cowl flaps work? I am flite metaling my Ziroli B-25J and have just about completed the fuse. I plan to make my cowl flaps work by connecting a "Y" harness to a seperate servo that will actuate a wire operated gizmo to the cowl flaps, which will open/close with the throttle. Hey, just one more scrupulous detail. Good luck.
"Keep 'Em Flying!"
Flak
My compliments on your fantastic achievement. However, do your cowl flaps work? I am flite metaling my Ziroli B-25J and have just about completed the fuse. I plan to make my cowl flaps work by connecting a "Y" harness to a seperate servo that will actuate a wire operated gizmo to the cowl flaps, which will open/close with the throttle. Hey, just one more scrupulous detail. Good luck.
"Keep 'Em Flying!"
Flak
06-23-2005, 11:48 AM
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RE: Covering A Topflite 'JUG' with Flite Metal step by step
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Richard,
My compliments on your fantastic achievement. However, do your cowl flaps work? I am flite metaling my Ziroli B-25J and have just about completed the fuse. I plan to make my cowl flaps work by connecting a "Y" harness to a seperate servo that will actuate a wire operated gizmo to the cowl flaps, which will open/close with the throttle. Hey, just one more scrupulous detail. Good luck.
"Keep 'Em Flying!"
Flak
Richard,
My compliments on your fantastic achievement. However, do your cowl flaps work? I am flite metaling my Ziroli B-25J and have just about completed the fuse. I plan to make my cowl flaps work by connecting a "Y" harness to a seperate servo that will actuate a wire operated gizmo to the cowl flaps, which will open/close with the throttle. Hey, just one more scrupulous detail. Good luck.
"Keep 'Em Flying!"
Flak
With a ZDZ80 I think they need to stay open [sm=lol.gif]
06-23-2005, 11:58 AM
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RE: Covering A Topflite 'JUG' with Flite Metal step by step
Well Bob..every time I 'lose' something I clean the shop.
Please go to www.pgrcclub.com for our scheduled sept. 05 War bird meet!
Heres a shot of my existing 1/7 scale 47 same scheme: Penrod&Sam
Please go to www.pgrcclub.com for our scheduled sept. 05 War bird meet!
Heres a shot of my existing 1/7 scale 47 same scheme: Penrod&Sam
06-24-2005, 12:23 AM
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Richard,
Think of how an automobile oil filter wrench works and you'll get the idea. I haven't perfected it yet, but I'm bound and determined.
"Keep 'Em Flying!"
Flak
Think of how an automobile oil filter wrench works and you'll get the idea. I haven't perfected it yet, but I'm bound and determined.
"Keep 'Em Flying!"
Flak
