Dan Workman Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 Its finished now. Its all sprayed up and ready to go. Im pleased with how its come out, it was a bit of a learning curve as i've done minimal spraying in the past and i was spraying onto covering. I made sure the covering (easycote) was properly ironed down because if i wrinkles in the sun there is no way to iron it back down with the paint on. I started with the fuselage, all the black was put on first to outline the design then masked up. I made the mistake of using 3m tape and not testing it as it bled a lot, its not that noticable but a bit annoying. I rubbed all the white with a scotchbrite pad to key it and cleaned it degreaser. I do have a compressor for spraying but thought i'd get a couple of cans from halfords first to experiment, they worked well enough for me i just did the whole model with them. I used insulation tape to mask up the wings, it worked much better leaving a nice crisp line, bit trickier to put on its quite flexible and harder to keep straight. So overall i'm happy, how well it will hold up though is another matter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Carpenter Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Superb ! Hope it flys as good as it looks !!🤞Never see it in the air though !!😂😂Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Freeman 3 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Very nice work and unusual design. I am sure you cannot wait to test fly. I South Africa we have had some stunning weather and we are not allowed to fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Very nice, and fine craftsmanship Dan. What's the thinking behind the tips? You've already chosen a wing profile that should be quite close to optimal when it comes to drag & tip vortices. Would it be worth using riblets to help keep the wing sheeting in check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR 71 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 That looks superb, and that really is some sweep back on the wings, best of luck with the maiden This is my OD one from a few years ago, lot of work in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Looks great Dan. A credit to your design and build skills How near to 5kg was it? Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Workman Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 Nigel r- the winglets are to try and increase the side area and help with rudder authority. I've heard they may help in windy weather aswell. Im not sure what you mean re riblets and wing sheeting? Sr‐71 - yes i remember reading your build thread, do you still have the model and how did it fly? Martyn- it came in about 4700g with lipos. Very happy with that, especially considering i didnt use contest grade balsa, just soft grade. It was half the price which is a lot when you need 70 sheets!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 That's a bit lovely Dan, she's no shrinking Violet. Some Graphics going on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Workman Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 Yes i've had some made up, hopefully get them on today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcmealon Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 HI Dan, looks amazing? Can you sand to me the 3d files or the laser cutting files? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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