Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Painting

Prepping


6/9/18 - Started to get the airframe ready to accept the paint. Had to clean and wash the airframe. Then completely taped up the windows and the cockpit. Total time = 8 hours.
Taped Up the Cockpit & Windows
6/16/18 - Coated the airframe with self etching material and wiped dry. Total time = 8 hours.


Spraying

6/17/18 - Started to spray the crevices and round parts with a small detail sprayer. Total tome = 6 hours.

Used a Small Sprayer to Cover Round Parts & Crevices

Covered Some Areas in the Tail Section
6/23/18 - Sprayed the landing gear and framework and other small areas hard to get at. Total time = 8 hours.

Covered Landing Gear & Framework
Rolling
6/24/18 - Started covering the fuselage with a small roller. Total time = 5 hours.

Rolling on the Paint
6/30/18 - Fuselage covered. Total time = 8 hours.

Fuselage Covered With 1st Coat

7/8/18 - Painted the top and bottom of the Right Wing including the Flaperon and the Leading Edge Slat. Total time = 8 hours.

Right Wing is Painted
7/22/18 - Finished painting the wings and fuselage. Total time = 8 hours.

Fuselage & Wings Painted
Total Painting Time = 59 Hours.