Grossman, what air brush do you use to spray minwax?
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Originally posted by Grossman56 View PostBoy, that's a tough one, the only thing I can think of to do is to paint the bottom and sides of the hatch (I gather that what you're referring to is the whole hatch and not just the canopy) push it home and see where the paint is disturbed. Other than that, I really haven't any alternative. Hope that will at least show you where its hanging up.
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I use at least two coats on all my planes and I've never noticed any flying difference. Just because Home Depot changed brands, I'm now using the Varethane/Rustoleum brand in a Satin finish and it adds just the smallest amount of shine but helps with hangar rash and staining too...like running through muddy water, etc. It also covers up the foam and helps with problems with hot sun a bit...a real problem here in Texas! I just use a 2" cheap foam brush and it dries streak free. It's probably my imagination but I think it moves the air "smoother" too ;)
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I too use it on my planes. As a prep coat prior to repainting and as a finish coat to seal the paint and decals. I also use it with lightweight fiberglass to strengthen weak areas or in some cases repair damage.
The water based polyacrylic is very light and I've not seen any issues using it on any of my planes so far.
For sealing I use the spray
For prep and glassing I use the can and a foam brush. Then wet sand until smooth
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This fuselage was completed with Warbird Colors paints and Varthane Gloss from a spray can - the water base stuff! Under the paint is 6 coats of Polycryllic over .5 oz. fiberglass cloth. Mostly done with a foam brush and wet sanding. 3 coats of primer over the Polycryllic. The first 2 coats of color went on with a foam brush and the last 2 coats got sprayed with a detail / touch up gun. All the plastic parts - lined with fiberglass cloth and Polycryllic- 3 coats.
I still have enough left of that quart can I started with, to do a couple foam birds. My T-6, PT-17, Carbon Cub, and 2 Adagio Gliders also got 2 coats out of that same quart.2 Photos
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Originally posted by bobtheman View PostHow much weight do you think the minwax adds?
Grossman56Team Gross!
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Maiden flight of William's (t33jetman) Freewing A-10 with a very cool USAF paint job.BVM Bandit, EFlite Carbon Z T-28, EFlite Carbon Z Cub, EFlite Promethus, FW Avanti S, FW A-10 ThunderBolt, FW P-51 Mustang, EFlite Convergance, EFlite Carbon Z Cessna 150, EFlite Habu, EFlite Styker Q-F27, HSD Navy Super Viper
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I've switch to Rustoleum Spar urethane (water base) with the UV protection. Hoping it stops the bubbling of the foams in dark areas.
It does brush one smoother and easier than min-wax.Planes
-E-Flite: 1.2m P-47, Maule, Turbo Timber, 1.5m AT-6, 1.2m T-28, Dallas Doll, Viper, F-15, F-16, Wildcat, Carbon Cub -UMX: Mig-15, Pitts, Timber
-FMS: Bae Hawk Motion: 1.6m Corsair, 850mm Mustang, 1.6m Spitfire Freewing: 1.7m A-10, F-22,
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I agree with T33, get them under shade whenever possible, having said that, the UV protectant in either Minwax or Spar Varathane really helps a lot.
At Nefi, some of the fellows do just the opposite...
And for some reason, fold their gear up as well, that tarmac has to be at least 100 degrees:Sweating::Thinking::(:Scared:
Nope, can't figure it.
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I put two coats on and still gator in dark areas. Was partly cloudy 68 degrees FPlanes
-E-Flite: 1.2m P-47, Maule, Turbo Timber, 1.5m AT-6, 1.2m T-28, Dallas Doll, Viper, F-15, F-16, Wildcat, Carbon Cub -UMX: Mig-15, Pitts, Timber
-FMS: Bae Hawk Motion: 1.6m Corsair, 850mm Mustang, 1.6m Spitfire Freewing: 1.7m A-10, F-22,
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