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08-14-2017, 11:16 AM
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Now that somebody mentioned it… there was several paint runs on the RV-12iS. My guess is Vans ran short of time to get this airplane ready for Oshkosh.
This is on the left wing –

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08-14-2017, 11:49 AM
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It was pretty noticeable on the wings, and there was some "tiger striping" on the rear top fuselage. But, given the very tight time frame Van's had to get the plane ready for the Kitplanes photo shoot and Oshkosh, it's not surprising that things had to be a little rushed. Perfect paint takes time that I'm guessing they just didn't have. Still, it is a gorgeous paint scheme and looks great.
Fair disclosure: I only really saw the runs and stuff because I look closely. I look closely because the paint quality on my own plane is so poor (I can't take the blame for it, fortunately). I check out others to see how it's done right in case I decide to re-do it myself.
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08-14-2017, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Hubbard Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaleB
It was pretty noticeable on the wings, and there was some "tiger striping" on the rear top fuselage. But, given the very tight time frame Van's had to get the plane ready for the Kitplanes photo shoot and Oshkosh, it's not surprising that things had to be a little rushed. Perfect paint takes time that I'm guessing they just didn't have. Still, it is a gorgeous paint scheme and looks great.
Fair disclosure: I only really saw the runs and stuff because I look closely. I look closely because the paint quality on my own plane is so poor (I can't take the blame for it, fortunately). I check out others to see how it's done right in case I decide to re-do it myself.
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Thanks Dale (says the guy who actually painted it).
The airplane was built in 10 weeks from start to first flight.
I will claim that the runs on the wings occurred during one of the 16 hour non stop paint sessions that went until 11 PM at night.
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08-14-2017, 05:13 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Central Florida
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I have to say, I love that paint combination.
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08-14-2017, 09:14 PM
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Location: Clearwater, Florida
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I also really like the pattern. It is not real "busy."
I hope they offer it in an assortment of attractive color combinations.
Only time will tell.
Last edited by Driftdown : 08-14-2017 at 09:38 PM.
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08-15-2017, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Keystone State
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I'm looking at the iS, as an SLSA and would hope they update the paint options for the iS. Hopefully by October....
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08-15-2017, 04:13 PM
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Very unlikely that we will see the SLSA this year. More likely first quarter of next year
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08-15-2017, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rolick22
Very unlikely that we will see the SLSA this year. More likely first quarter of next year
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I've been told by several at AirVenture that Van's hopes to have pricing on the SLSA by October and getting kits out about that time. Deliveries of production A/C is as you stated. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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08-15-2017, 05:29 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Pilot Hill, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rvbuilder2002
Thanks Dale (says the guy who actually painted it).
The airplane was built in 10 weeks from start to first flight.
I will claim that the runs on the wings occurred during one of the 16 hour non stop paint sessions that went until 11 PM at night.
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The color selection and scheme are nicely done.
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08-15-2017, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Calgary, Canada
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On the engine, are those wideband O2 sensors or EGT probes in each exhaust pipe?
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