Estes V2 build

They probably do, just by different names. Or very similar formulations made by a different manufacturer. Maybe ask around on some local modeling forums. You might even check out www.rcscalebuilder.com - though you'd probably need to donate as a member to get too far; you're only allowed 5 posts without being a member. I've been a member of that site for ten years. $20 a year really isn't that bad for the wealth of information you can get from those guys. I know there are several Aussies and Kiwi's on that site who could probably tell you about all sorts of glues available in your area.

snrkl said:

(Is it wrong to say: "I like sanding"?)

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No.

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I enjoy the results of sanding but not particularly the act (there occasionally are times when sanding is somewhat relaxing). Could this perhaps better describe your conditions as well?

snrkl said:

Yeah: titebond doesn't exist over here as far as I can tell. Most of the glues you all talk about don't.

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Polyvinyl acetate by any other name would stick as sweet. The launch lug/body tube joint is especially troublesome for those types of glues. I typically work the glue fillet in there with a toothpick. After that a final smoothing with wood filler or lightweight spackle if needed.

Sanded - primer coat two with Grey.

Black gloss base coat done also. (Need to get a pic tomorrow)

Now we let it dry for 48hrs then I'll mask and apply the colour shift roll pattern...

Build update.







All Tamiya taped and ready for the rest of the masking tomorrow.

I've decided to keep the nose cone solid black with a coloured tip rather than go through the hassle of measuring and masking the roll pattern on the curved NC...

Plan is to finish masking with regular tape in the morning, then spray a clear coat over the base, then its on to the colour shift...

Used a post it note measured to 120mm to mark around the NC for the masking tape where the colour changes.

Used the square edge on the NC lip to align the post it and marked the NC with dotted lines that I could follow with the Tamiya tape.

It worked well, despite taking quite a long time to work my way around the whole NC...

Update.

Long story short:

Sprayed too thick to fast on the NC - the colour shift goes on like a clear and it's really hard to see how much you're laying down. End result: massive wrinkles. I'll see how I go but it might be flown like this on Sunday and then in for a sand and repaint next week.



Body tube - as I'm running out of time - the roll patterns which needed to be done in two lots (tape in wrong places for both sides simultaneously) I did in one and I'm planning on using the waterslide decals to cover the black band in the middle.

Overall - I think the colour shift and black roll patterns look a little new and interesting.

So with 30g in the nose, and no motor, I've *just* got 1cal of stability.

Anyone out there who's flown the Estes v2 who can comment on how many calibers of stability this puppy needs to prevent sky writing?

Maiden flight was a success:

Estes d12-5

https://youtu.be/gA3T2a2r1oU