G-IANI wrote:
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>Based on my experience your time estimate of a year is about right. On the
>subject of paint my advise is do nothing until you have decided on who is
>going to paint the bird and what with. Then between you, you can decide
>what you do and what the paint shop will do. This can save a lot of wasted
>effort (and paint).
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>Ian Rickard #505 G-IANI XS Trigear
>Permit just received 6 hour Flying so far
>Europa Club Assistant Mods Rep
>e-mail mods@europaclub.org.uk
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For those still considering which paint/primer to use, let me share my
experience. I sanded out and filled the control surfaces for A055 in
the standard manner. The primer I chose was recommended by my paint
guy, who paints a lot of Corvetts and other "glass" vehicles. It's an
RM product (German origan, I believe) Called NP80 with a hardner, PA80.
This product flows on very well and does a great job of filling all the
nicks and scratches. It builds up, fast, and sands easily, leaving a
very slick finish. Once the surfaces were prepped, he shot them with an
RM two stage, base/clear by the same manufacturer. Two coats of clear,
then sanded and two more coats, then buffed. The whole job is only a
few mils thick. Finish is slick as glass and mirror deep. Pictures are
on the July page at http://www.N55XS.com Anyone interested in a durable
finish, deep shine and light weight, may want to consider these products.
I have no connection to RM, other than being a very satisfied customer...
Jeff - A055
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