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| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 08-Jan-16 18:46 |  | | Views : 429 | | Remembering how I over sprayed the decal last time, I held the spray can away a bit more. This is the result. I liked the :soft edges from the loose masking. Another lesson learned. |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 08-Jan-16 18:42 |  | | Views : 389 | | Loosely masked over the ribs with paper allowing for the pain to spray under just a bit to help give it a "soft" look. Living in a small apartment doesn't allow room for the convenience of spray guns along with compressors, air tanks, etc. This is where imagination kicks in... I think |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 08-Jan-16 18:39 |  | | Views : 437 | | Another view of the quality of the decal over the covering. |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 08-Jan-16 18:37 |  | | Views : 336 | | Reapplied what was left of the original decal from my first attempt. I was very happy to see the decals also conformed to the rib taping in addition to allowing the delicate weave pattern from the covering to show through. |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 08-Jan-16 18:34 |  | | Views : 335 | | Removed the previous covering . Sanded frame smooth, then recovered. The difference, is that I installed the inspection window on the Solartex while laid on top of a table. This way, I gave it a firm base to glue it in place. The other way, I cut out the Solartex after it was covered. The result was a small hold that "gave away" when pushing down the inspection window frame. Didn't get a consistent adhesive. There were some small gaps. I also decided to lay down some rib tapes and paint over them with Tamiya spray can olive drab. |
| goldenboot | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Parked | 08-Jan-16 15:37 |  | | Views : 965 | |
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| goldenboot | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Parked | 08-Jan-16 15:37 |  | | Views : 960 | |
| goldenboot | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Parked | 08-Jan-16 15:37 |  | | Views : 935 | |
| goldenboot | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Parked | 08-Jan-16 15:36 |  | | Views : 998 | |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 07-Jan-16 20:58 |  | | Views : 391 | | Potential instrument bezels. of different sizes. All from the same fabric store where I purchased the "turnbuckles." |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 07-Jan-16 20:53 |  | | Views : 401 | | Guys, good afternoon. Just a bit of good news: While pursing through a local fabric store, came across a small package labeled "clasps." They really more closely resemble turnbuckles!! As you can see from the ruler I placed next to them each measures out to about 5/8th". Get this, you can pull out one of the ends to stretch it out to 7/8th" (or about from 15cm to about 23cm). They're most likely too big for the majority of the models by Guillow's, but for those who are scratch-building or constructing larger scales, this could work out. For a package of 8 "turnbuckles" they're retailed at only $2.50 . If you don't have easy access to a local store or through any online services at this price, let me know. |
| Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 06-Jan-16 21:42 |  | | Views : 421 | | Another view. I just have to remember that the contrast between the paint and the decal is far greater than that of the film. Oh well, lesson learned. |
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