Vitali Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Nice work on those seats! When I cut small PE parts I place a piece of tamiya masking tape behind it to stop anything shooting off into orbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Vitali, before I started, I backed the entire fret with blue masking tape. A little wipe with acetone on the back side of each part to remove any adhesive residue... I also found that a toolmakers sharpening stone works great for removing those pesky burrs. Very hard, stiff, and no teeth to grab with! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 I'm itching to start painting! My Aires cockpit had a couple of broken pieces the throttle, and a piece off the RIO instrument panel. I'm building it up with putty... If anyone has the Aires pit and can post a pic, it would be appreciated! I chucked a piece of sprue into the Dremel - it's the closest thing I have to a lathe. I used a #11 blade as a cutting tool. Not perfect, but it came close. Bill Cross and Girlscanplay2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Stoner Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Looking great. Sometimes you have to improvise! But it works, on to the next thing. Great work, looking forward to more. Paul Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 I'm itching to start painting! My Aires cockpit had a couple of broken pieces the throttle, and a piece off the RIO instrument panel. Repair complete! Getting ready to pick out some details on the pit. I just need to learn to apply paint between heartbeats. Pics to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Stoner Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I'd keep the wires black or white Bill. They didn't use colored wires that much!! Not to be a pain, just a subjection! The correction came out very nice, can't even tell. Painting on the wires are very crisp nice work. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Thanks for the input Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Looking very Sharp there Bill! Keep up the great and tidy work! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Twice now, I've applied paint to the PE parts for the instrument panels. Twice I've stripped them down - there's so much detail that I figured there has to be a better way. I don't expect the detail to be what Eduard achieves, but I'm bound and determined to come closer. I removed all the punched disks that took so long to apply. I punched a bunch of new ones; I'm already assuming I'll have to make an offering to the God Of The Carpet. I'm hoping i get to keep at least half. Pre-painted them... I have five different methods I'm going to try for the panels themselves. It's a secret right now. We'll see how they turn out, then report back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I'll be watching you close Bill, I'm in the process of trying to get work done on mine. Good luck. All looks great so far.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Attempt #1. I had this crazy idea that I could apply paint on the raised surfaces similar to the way typesetters apply ink... Lacking proper equipment, the idea morphed into a modified rubber stamp. I removed the paint from the raised areas. Then applied a "thin" layer of paint on a smooth, flat surface; in this case, a polished marble block. I then attached the IP part to another flat block. The results were less than spectacular... You can see that in some spots, the gray background remains. Too much paint? Should one (or both) surfaces have some give? Too many process parameters. The boss just wants results! Attempt #2. Dry brushing with black. Crisp detail, but not good enough... More to follow. Whitey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Good luck Bill. Keep at it. I know you'll pull through !.........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Bill Nice progress and with it go at it, you keep coming closer and closer to the results you're after. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) About the wiring and instrument pneumatic hoses to the rear IP. If it is possible to be in the aircrews normal view in flight it should be black. Red and Yellow are used for danger and caution warnings. You do not want something catching your eye while "bobbing and weaving". We "booted" (wrapped) with black self-binding tape more commonly known as F-4 tape all wiring above the canopy seal and around the IPs. Barry Edited May 29, 2014 by Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 About the wiring and instrument pneumatic hoses to the rear IP. If it is possible to be in the aircrews normal view in flight it should be black. Red and Yellow are used for danger and caution warnings. You do not want something catching your eye while "bobbing and weaving". We "booted" (wrapped) with black self-binding tape more commonly known as F-4 tape all wiring above the canopy seal and around the IPs. Barry Duly noted, Barry. Those changes have already been made. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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