Progress in Prosser - #103
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Right out of the box, one of my three blades had a small dent in it. The blade with the Warpdrive logo on it was perfect. I sent in PIX but they haven't decided what they're going to do.
I figure if one new blade looks perfect, they all 3 should but of course the main concern is blowing out a few hundred $ defective blade to the ruination of the engine, mount, who knows what, and maybe more if airborne.
I figure if one new blade looks perfect, they all 3 should but of course the main concern is blowing out a few hundred $ defective blade to the ruination of the engine, mount, who knows what, and maybe more if airborne.
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Prop, etc.
I have ordered the tapered Warp Drive with nickel ldg edges. Engine and prop direct from source, everything else from Walhalla.
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Warp Drive
Hey Kevin, I ordered the Warp Drive too...I have heard they are really slammed due to all the new Light Sport planes wanting the props. I was told mine would take at least 8 weeks for delivery. *ouch*
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paint
Kevin, was this on the paint or primer? Can you see through it? Sand it? I would HATE to recover...
Dennis
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complete disaster
The spots are in the finish color - there are no blemishes on the primer. There are 5 large areas of spots - about 7 inches in diameter. In addition, one horizontal looks as though the paint ran away from the tapes - leaving grey zig-zags along the pinked edges. Also, unlike the underside that I painted Friday, the tops have a dull matted finish. It is a complete disaster.
This morning I tried sanding. In my estimation I can spend 2-4 weeks sanding or 2-4 weeks re-covering. I'd rather do just about anything than sand. Either way, it $ucks.
I really hate painting. I understand polished aluminum aircraft much better now.
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This morning I tried sanding. In my estimation I can spend 2-4 weeks sanding or 2-4 weeks re-covering. I'd rather do just about anything than sand. Either way, it $ucks.
I really hate painting. I understand polished aluminum aircraft much better now.
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Paint woes
I spent the day going to the paint supplier in Cashmere to see what was causing the problem. First, Dan Stewart didn't think it would be a re-cover (whew!) and that I should be able to sand it out and shoot it again. Good news.
Second - I thought I would post for those [like me] who haven't been there: he thinks it was from handling a new air hose and then transfering some type of silicone lube to the surface to be painted. They have had other problems with the slimy coating that comes on new air hoses and silicone is the worst - especially with waterborne paint.
Sooooo. Tomorrow I try again.
Happy new year, all. And for all of you still building - lets get 'em airborne in '08....
Kevin
Second - I thought I would post for those [like me] who haven't been there: he thinks it was from handling a new air hose and then transfering some type of silicone lube to the surface to be painted. They have had other problems with the slimy coating that comes on new air hoses and silicone is the worst - especially with waterborne paint.
Sooooo. Tomorrow I try again.
Happy new year, all. And for all of you still building - lets get 'em airborne in '08....
Kevin
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Glad you don't have to recover but sand sand sand till your hearts content...
My plan is to get the plane done in the month of January sometime. I brought my kit home on January 21st of last year. So, really want to get it done by then this year. One year build, not too bad for someone who doesn't have a clue....
My plan is to get the plane done in the month of January sometime. I brought my kit home on January 21st of last year. So, really want to get it done by then this year. One year build, not too bad for someone who doesn't have a clue....
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paint
they make a non silicone hose just for painting. which is a must. also a incodesence system. and make sure you are not using a kerosene heater before or during paint . my 2 cents thanks guys for all your help
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Well, that wasn't it...
This should be titled "complete disaster in Prosser"
Yesterday I painted the undersides of my flaps and ailerons - thinking that I'd solved all the problems with fish-eyes and paint running away from the tapes. I have 3 air/oil filters on my line and a new "no silicone" air hose; I swabbed the parts with laquer thinner and washed them with a degreaser provided by the paint manufacturer; my contaminants are down about as low as I can get them in a home shop with filters and ; I have checked the viscosity by cup and re-affirmed by weight.
I was wrong.
Unbelievable.
k
Yesterday I painted the undersides of my flaps and ailerons - thinking that I'd solved all the problems with fish-eyes and paint running away from the tapes. I have 3 air/oil filters on my line and a new "no silicone" air hose; I swabbed the parts with laquer thinner and washed them with a degreaser provided by the paint manufacturer; my contaminants are down about as low as I can get them in a home shop with filters and ; I have checked the viscosity by cup and re-affirmed by weight.
I was wrong.
Unbelievable.
k