How can i replicate the airbrush motivs on the 3W models? I'm thinking about covering my 35% Edge in profilm then airbrushing the motive on top, will this work.

Can you give me any tips?

I am getting a 42% Edge 540 and When finished I will be covering in Ultracote and wish to have airbrush work done to it. I would like to hear what others say about this in regards to paint etc. I will have mine done professionally by a detailing shop who does fantastic work.

Thanks
Mike Badger
www.Aero3D.net

are these 3w planes entirely airbrushed or are there bare patches of mono?

The 3W planes have a composite fuse and balsa sheeted foam wings and tail surfaces. The wings and tails are covered in Ultracote and then airbrushed.

To prep the Ultracote for airbrushing, scuff the surface with a green scotchbrite pad. Airbrush it with your paint of choice and then clear coat it with a urethane (EX: PPG or Dupont auto paints).

While I have a Carden, I followed the above technique and have been very happy with the results. Also, since I did not airbrush the entire surface, I only clearcoated the artwork. to do theis, I outlined the artwork with blue fineline tape and then taped and papered the rest to protect from overspray. Then I cleared the artwork and left about a 1/8" overlap around it. Worked great - saved weight, and has held up very well to an ACTIVE flying season.

Many of you know my plane, but in case you haven't seen it and want an example, go to:

http://community.webshots.com/user/fly4fun2

The cowl and canopy hatch are fiberglass with PPG basecoat. The rest of the fuse is Ultracote painted. I used Createx Auto Air paints simply beause they are easy to use and are water based. House of Kolor makes a Fantastic airbrush paint, but it is a urethane which needs special ventilation and clean up is more difficult.

Keith Sessions