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| TJH, Comment for image # 12457 | 21 May 09 21:44 |
| I have used these on all my aircraft in my hangar. Inexpensive and non-toxic; one note of caution, apply thin coats. This can look scary on a good tissue job before it dries, but hang in there, it works. The gloss I used on my Cherokee gave me a scare but it shrunk back to normal. |
| JohnG., Comment for image # 12457 | 21 May 09 19:36 |
| Your are welcome. I always put 2 coats of the 50/50 all over on all the bare balsa...then after the tissuing I put 2 coats of the 50/50 on the tissue...this will cause it to sag between coats...but, no fear upon drying (I often use a hair dryer on low to hasten the drying)the tissue will return to taut. The whole process is simply to seal everything. |
| Ceherald, Comment for image # 12457 | 21 May 09 18:33 |
| You're very welcome. |
| jdaawa, Comment for image # 12457 | 21 May 09 16:20 |
| So the drill is... cover useing stick glue or white glue. spray with water and dry(to tighten up the tissue) brush on white glue/water 50/50 to seal the tissue and then use the "inexpensive acrylic paints" and put a coat of gloss varnish on top of it all. Thank both of you for the information! Alex |
| JohnG., Comment for image # 12457 | 21 May 09 13:03 |
| P.S. And sealing the balsa, as well!! |
| JohnG., Comment for image # 12457 | 21 May 09 13:02 |
| FWTW....a 50/50 mixture of Elmers white glue and water will do a very nice job of sealing the tissue. I utilize it all the time.........LUCK, JGJ |
| Ceherald, Comment for image # 12457 | 21 May 09 11:33 |
| The one thing that I forgot to mention is, I do use a buterate dope to seal the tissue and the balsa (at least 2 coats) and yes that does stink up the house for a while. Elevatoranj, the pin stripe is painted on and not taped on. That was fun trying to keep an even distance between the tape. Taping the fuselage, wings and tail wasn't too difficult but the wheel pants on the other hand was a different story! |
| jdaawa, Comment for image # 12457 | 21 May 09 08:55 |
| Curtis
Thanks for the information! I have seen these in craft stores. There is a good selection of colors. they are cheap, and I can use them in the basement without driving the wife out of the house. And they can be brushed on!
I'm looking foward trying it out. Thanks again!
Alex |
| elevatoranj, Comment for image # 12457 | 21 May 09 07:02 |
| did you paint on the pin stripe or is it taped? I too wish that you had posted more photos, beautiful work! |
| Ceherald, Comment for image # 12425 | 21 May 09 00:18 |
| I have posted a pic of the brand of paints that I use. I use AMERICANA, FOLKART and DECOART brands of acrylics. They cost between $0.99 and 2.99 (per 2oz. bottle) here in Nampa, Idaho. You can apply the paints either with a brush or airbrush it onto your model. The clearcoat is an acrylic varnish that I brush on, I have yet to try airbrushing it on. You can buy these paints at any arts and crafts store. |
| Ceherald, Image # 12457 | 21 May 09 00:08 |
"Cheap Inexpensive Acrylic Paints" that I use. |
| novice builder, Comment for image # 12425 | 20 May 09 11:31 |
| lots of photos missing since 1/14, load more please.NICE! |
| jdaawa, Comment for image # 12425 | 20 May 09 09:16 |
| Very nice! I'm getting back into the hobby after a long time. Paint and painting have changed so much! Please tell me exactly what "cheap inexpensive acrylics" (brand name?) you used. Spray can or brush or something else? What is the coat of clear and how did you apply it? Thanks, Alex |
| TJH, Comment for image # 12425 | 18 May 09 12:25 |
| The paint scheme looks to be Piper's 1974 era. I was taking flying lessons back then mostly in 1973 140's and then they got a 1974 Cherokee Warrior; same engine however with the new tapered wing. Brings back good memories! |
| Ceherald, Comment for image # 12425 | 18 May 09 12:20 |
| Thanks guys! The paint scheme comes from two real Cherokee's that I seen on the internet, so I merged the two ideas and this is what I came up with. |
| TJH, Comment for image # 12425 | 18 May 09 07:37 |
| Super job! It is great to see all of these Cherokees on here! |
| David Duckett, Comment for image # 12425 | 18 May 09 06:36 |
| I do so love waking up to a brand new model here and it's especially nice when one is as well done and good looking as this one is. Outstanding! |
| poppy, Comment for image # 12425 | 18 May 09 03:50 |
| What a super looking model. It looks like plastic. Perfect coverings and finish. |
| pfinn, Comment for image # 12425 | 18 May 09 01:37 |
| Well it sure looks great! |
| Ceherald, Comment for image # 12425 | 18 May 09 01:22 |
| All I use for paint is cheap inexpensive acrylics ($0.99-2.99). After laying down the color, I apply a coat of clear. |
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