REFLECTOR: Progress

[Douglas Holub]

I flew in Awlgrip 545 epoxy primer for 2 years and then painted the top coat. Getting the primer ready to paint again was a lot of extra work. On the other hand, while learning to fly my bird I ground down my lower winglet on a runway once in a gusty crosswind and banged up my wheel pants a few times, so at least I never had to re-paint those areas.

Doug Holub
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Andrew Ellzey 
  To: geoff.gerhardt at gmail.com ; Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list 
  Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2012 5:16 AM
  Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Progress


  Geoff,

  I know exactly what you are talking about. I kept telling myself that I was going to fly with everything in primer, but once I got to the primer stage, I quickly convinced myself, that I didn't want to take everything apart again to do the final top coat. I believe that I will save several months of work, not having to tear everything back down again. I've attached a few photo's showing my progress.

  I am using Awlcraft 2000 acrylic urethane, Matterhorn White, over Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer. Paint prices have gone through the roof in the last two years.

  Andy Ellzey




    From: Geoff Gerhardt <geoff.gerhardt at gmail.com>
    To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org> 
    Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 4:56 PM
    Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Progress



    Oh, how many times did I say that "a little more work and it'll be ready for paint"  Even after I had it at the painters I realized I had "a little more work" (16hrs later it was ready for paint...).  We all have to fool ourselves a little to keep forward momentum.  Right now, I'm telling myself "all I have to do is put my engine back together and mount it, and its ready to fly..." 


    Getting ready for paint and painting is such a massive job - good to see you're turning the corner on it.


    Geoff


    On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 5:04 PM, <nmflyer1 at aol.com> wrote:

      Tilt test complete. A little more finish work on the underside and the Fuselage will be ready for paint.  


      Makin Progress, 


      Kurt

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