Here's my Freewing F18 which started as a grey version. I sanded all the foam release "stars" off with 220 paper then sprayed and sanded two coats of Liquitex white primer and finished sanding with 320 paper. Then two coats of both colors and finished with two coats of clear Minwax Polycrylic. I've tried both brushing and spraying the clear coats, but I prefer using a foam brush because I can get the "wet" look easier then spraying and with no runs. With a foam brush it smooths right out after application.
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Originally posted by SWOFLY View PostHere's my Freewing F18 which started as a grey version.I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Originally posted by Aros View PostCape Jets did a nice job brushing on the gloss coat. I want to do the same thing but I am concerned that I don't know how to replicate the same smooth finish of the stock satin, just with gloss instead. In other words, I feel that adding gloss really highlights all the imperfections of the foam surface. It's impossible not to really, since high gloss is going to pick up much more light and reflection so if there is any bumps or imperfections, those will naturally be highlighted. This is not about someone's lack of painting skill, but just the way gloss works on a surface.
Would love to hear comments on this topic. We all know EPO foam has it's surface limitations. It's not balsa, it's not composite where you can have a perfect finish. It has cells that can be highlighted with sun/temps and yes, gloss. This is the one thing that is keeping me from grabbing a brush and water-based polycrylic at the moment to complete the scale look.
(Note: The wife hates the smell of paint in the entire house,, go figure) So brushing for me is my best option based on where I build. I have about 6 different size foam brushes I use to get the coverage I need. I lay on a light coat, lightly scuff up and put on a heavy coat. The Minwax spreads out really good and I really don't need to mask off anything. Bottom line is I think any model with a gloss finish is the way to go.....I'm putting a gloss coat on a Silver P-38 right now and so far it looks great.....
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Originally posted by SWOFLY View PostHere's my Freewing F18 which started as a grey version. I sanded all the foam release "stars" off with 220 paper then sprayed and sanded two coats of Liquitex white primer and finished sanding with 320 paper. Then two coats of both colors and finished with two coats of clear Minwax Polycrylic. I've tried both brushing and spraying the clear coats, but I prefer using a foam brush because I can get the "wet" look easier then spraying and with no runs. With a foam brush it smooths right out after application.My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by SWOFLY View PostHere's my Freewing F18 which started as a grey version. I sanded all the foam release "stars" off with 220 paper then sprayed and sanded two coats of Liquitex white primer and finished sanding with 320 paper. Then two coats of both colors and finished with two coats of clear Minwax Polycrylic. I've tried both brushing and spraying the clear coats, but I prefer using a foam brush because I can get the "wet" look easier then spraying and with no runs. With a foam brush it smooths right out after application.
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Originally posted by T-CAT View PostHere is a new video that was released on YouTube regarding a Blue Angels F/A-18 Legacy walk around. There is a lot of great information in this video, and it’s fun and interesting to hear the pilots stories. Enjoy!I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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T-CAT never thought I'd have the patience to watch anything for over an hour, but couldn't turn it off (but I am stuck inside cause it's rainin). Thanks for shaing this. Loved the stories and his description of landing being a controlled crash. Hey, just like mine, except for the "controlled" part.
Very interesting about the 3 light system indicating a 8.1 degree AOA on landing, now if MRC or a RX could accomplish that for me, I'd be happy as a pig in .Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
The other thing of value I learned in the video is that the F18 is "Fly by Wire" and almost impossible to fly or land on "mechanical ". So I have a call into MRC because it seems my "Fly by Wire" ain't working and is stuck on "Mech". Got disconnected on the call after describing the problem but hoping they'll call back soon.Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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Originally posted by Hugh Wiedman View PostT-CAT never thought I'd have the patience to watch anything for over an hour, but couldn't turn it off (but I am stuck inside cause it's rainin). Thanks for shaing this. Loved the stories and his description of landing being a controlled crash. Hey, just like mine, except for the "controlled" part.
Very interesting about the 3 light system indicating a 8.1 degree AOA on landing, now if MRC or a RX could accomplish that for me, I'd be happy as a pig in .
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
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Thanks, TC. I stole Christmas miniature lights from Tamms, okay, I asked her nicely if I could have a set and then did myself some tiny soldering. In the Hornet I combined the negative (-) side into one wire to keep it simpler. the Phantom lighting is three separate lights: red, yellow green. that was a tiny print I can tell ya. The Seafire (Spitfire) has3 Comm lights in the aft fuselage, similar to the Corsair and Mustang wing lighting. I used the mixing controller from the Christmas lights to change from one to the other. Way to much time on my hands evidently. Best to you and yours, LB
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Thanks T-CAT and to everyone who takes the time to offer various STL files for the community! Super cool, man.My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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