Freewing A-4 Blue Angels Conversion

[RCjetdude]

Yellow is done.

[RCjetdude]

Color is going on. After a light sanding and wipe down with Denatured alcohol I masked around the tips with Yellow Frog tape. I am spraying through my airbrush the Model Masters Blue Angels blue and Yellow. Yellow first, then the blue, then the Metallic Bright Silver. Before applying the Yellow I checked it against the color of Callie's graphics and it is a perfect match.

[RCjetdude]

Thanks. Me too pat.

[crxmanpat]

Looking good. Can't wait to see it with the colors on!

[RCjetdude]

The top now has a second coat of primer. It's looking good. She is very close to getting her first coat of blue.

[OV10]

Thanx.....I'll give it a go especially at half the price;)

[RCjetdude]

Probably have to say the HobbyLite Balsa filler.

[OV10]

So what is your preferred filler now??

[RCjetdude]

Last night I got the first coat of primer on the bottom.



Tonight I sanded the bottom and did a little more filling, this time with Squadron Green Putty followed by a light sanding once it was dry.



The next coat of primer I laid on a little heavier but it covered well. A light sanding and it would be ready for paint. All in all it is a pretty decent finish so far.



I will sand, fill and prime the top once more first though. I am using this primer.



The balsa filler works well and after the initial coat of primer and a sanding the primer covered it easily on the next application.

[Grossman56]

I'm going to have to pick up a can of that and try it, I've heard good things about it before, would be great to have an alternative.

Grossman56

[RCjetdude]

Thanks Regatoni.... Sanded the bottom and shot a light coat of Rustoleum white primer on the top after wiping it down with a tac cloth. Much of the primer will get wet sanded off. Again, not looking for perfection, just want it to be as smooth as possible for that beautiful blue paint. I am so ready to get the color on it. Man I am really liking the looks of this plane!

[Regatoni5]

amazing work!

[RCjetdude]

The bottom is now filled. Yes, I covered over the servo wires. Hopefully I will never have to dig one out. After I get the bottom sanded, she will be ready for her first coat if primer.

[RCjetdude]

First round of sanding is done on the top. I am not going for super smooth here but it should still look good when done.

[OV10]

Fortunately though the damage was minimal and I was very fortunate. I am getting ready to sand the filled places smooth and apply paint and will have a better idea then about it.

We've ALL had those dumb ass moments.........look forward to the follow up conclusion of which filler is your preferential choice.

[RCjetdude]

Two observations... 1. The first container of Foam Filler I got was great. Stuck well and sanded easy. I ordered a second and it was not the same so I am a little unsure just how consistent it is from batch to batch. The HobbyLite is I think lighter weight and it sands super easy and won't load up the paper. As for painting over the two I think it takes a little more to cover the HobbyLite. I will be priming and sanding after all the fill work is done.
I just used the HobbyLite to make some repairs on my 70mm Hawk after I forgot to screw the vertical fin back in place and it came loose in flight... :Scared:I had to remove it for transport and then plugged it back into it's cradle while taking it out of the car but got sidetracked and took off without securing it. Stupid me. Fortunately though the damage was minimal and I was very fortunate. I am getting ready to sand the filled places smooth and apply paint and will have a better idea then about it.

[OV10]

Filling the panel lines and blemishes with Hobbico HobbyLite balsa filler. Super light weight and easy to sand. Check out the RC Geek's tutorial on refinishing a foam plane. I am not going to be doing everything he does but the filler works great. Just thin it down a bit with water and trowel it on. So far I have covered the top of the plane.

Steve...........So what is your opinion of this stuffs performance in comparison to Foam-Tac Foam Filler??

[RCjetdude]

Filling the panel lines and blemishes with Hobbico HobbyLite balsa filler. Super light weight and easy to sand. Check out the RC Geek's tutorial on refinishing a foam plane. I am not going to be doing everything he does but the filler works great. Just thin it down a bit with water and trowel it on. So far I have covered the top of the plane.

[RCjetdude]

Thanks Vic. I love the A-4. Gotta have a military version and a Blue....I am trying to keep it from being too complicated but man am I ready to get some paint on it.

[AceMigKiller]

Yep, Gary is awesome.
Also, this is going to be one of the coolest A-4's out there. Wish I had the time and drive you mod mine just like it!