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Mark Burns 05-22-2008 07:51 AM

I've decided on a paint scheme!
 
It's taken from different T-34 paint schemes.
It is subject to change a little here and there.

I'm painting it myself with Dupont Imron. So far I've just shot the nosewheel pant. If the rest goes on as good it won't be too hard.

I hope to be flying in a few months!

Anyone know of any "twins" to this paint scheme on an RV?


Triumph1974 05-22-2008 08:23 AM

Recommend painting prior to final assembly, or after test flights, etc?
 
Hello Everyone,


Just wanted to see what everyone is thinking regarding about the best time to paint. Any issues with painting the wings, fuse, etc seperately, or is it best to wait until all test flights are completed etc.... What are the Pro's vs. Con's

I will be ordering the finishing kit for the RV7A by end of year....so I still have awhile to go even if I do paint the major components seperately.

THanks,

Fearless 05-22-2008 08:34 AM

Navy Trainer Scheme?
 
Mark,

That reminds me of a Navy Trainer type scheme. If its not, sorry if I offended(other branches of service). I'm thinking of painting my 9A in some type of Navy scheme. I think the Navy Goshawks are painted in a red and white scheme. I like yours though.

kenmorris 05-27-2008 12:13 PM

Triumph1974,

Painting the wings is not a problem. The only down-side to painting your plane in parts is color match and scratches. The color match is due to not mixing the paint the same each batch. If you measure your paint correctly you will not have any problems. If your project is taking more time than you thought, keep the basecoat color in the frig. This is true for any brand ( ie Dupont, Sherwin/Wil, PPG, etc). As far as scratches, once the paint cures wrap in bubble wrap. Also, I have heard many people having problem with orange peel and HVLP guns. Get a zahn cup and reduce to proper viscosity using the proper reducer for the brand of paint you are using. Often the paint is too thick.

Good luck.

KM

Mel 06-06-2008 07:13 PM

NO!
 
That "N" number would not be legal. The "N" must be the same size and in line with the rest of the number.
BTW, Your RV-7 seems to have an RV-9 horizontal stab. And N4147 is assigned to a Mooney Mite.

Mark Burns 06-06-2008 09:42 PM

Thanks, PainterJohn!
 
Hi Painter John,
I like some of your ideas...maybe all of them.
I had thought I wouldn't paint the red on the wings at an angle because it would be a little trouble to have the flaps two colors. And the flaps might look like the paint line wasn't lined up when the flaps were down. You solved that problem by leaving the whole flap white.

Also I think the red on the cowling angled like that looks a lot better. I'll definitely think about that one. Ok, thought about it, done deal! I like the wheel pants too! And the way all three angles are lined up..cowling..wheel pants...fuselage. But, I've got a nosewheel...what do you suggest there? Just the same as the mains?

I've put off painting for a little while and have been working on the baffles.

Thanks for the suggestions Painter John!!

Mark





Quote:

Originally Posted by PainterJohn (Post 229020)

Hey Mark i did some scribbling the other night, and came up with this version of the T34 Mentor Navy Trainer Scheme. I found some pics of some T34s with the trainer scheme applied. I just thought id share it with ya. the number on the vert, is an N number.. although i dont know if thats legal in that format, but i think it looks cool. Let me know if it helps
cheers
painter john



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