viciouspeanut
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I just want to say that your build threads are phenomenal! Entertaining and extremely informative.
Once the epoxy dries, the cone gets a coating of Spot Filler Glazing Putty. I've tried a lot of fillers over the years, and this is by far my favorite. Bondo makes a similar product (NOT 2 PART Polyester based EVIL BODY FILLER), that is similar in nature, but the price has gone up while the volume has gone down...so this product it is. It's a one part, solvent evaporative curing product that dries quickly, sands beautifully, finishes smooth, and stands up to upper Mach 2's. Anyway, here's one coat application; haven't begun to sand it smooth yet....you caught up to my build progress!
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Any idea of the comparison with the weight of a similarly strong fiberglass booster unit?
I just want to say that your build threads are phenomenal! Entertaining and extremely informative.
That EVIL Polyester crap!!! That's what happened to the Hawk's tail. After gumming through that, the red Glaze saved the day just in time for MWP... And the fog... LOL I think the tail I built soaked in 6oz or better of my favorite "Runny" Epoxy that you hate!!! That was the 7.5" version though.
But then ya, Red Glaze on top made a perfect finish!!! Looking good kid!!!!
That is a non-trivial difference between the double reinforced cardboard and the fiberglass, Thanks for running the compare!
I may just glue those couplers in my L2 after all. If it means I have to fly it on a K instead of a J.......is that really a tradeoff? lol
Eric- this looks wicked! When do you think the first flight will be? Ready for TWA on January 6?
Love the vinyl, both and application... and yes, very wicked!
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When all is said and done, I went over the covered surfaces with a heat gun; the heat makes the vinyl pliable and seems to activate the adhesive; eliminating small bubbles and imperfections and really sticking the covering to the base material.
This is where we're at currently. Application of the vinyl is a lot quicker than the fill-sand-prime-repeat-then eventually paint cycle! I've only spent maybe two hours on adding color so far. That said, progress has slowed considerably with work ramping up prior to year's end and the holidays coming. That, and I'm waiting for the second color to show up. More to come asap; thanks for reading along!!!:smile:
This is looking great! I think I'm going to give the same thing a try with my 5.5" Big Nuke. I'm waiting to see how you fill in around the fins...
cheers - mark
Fantastic Eric! Flight ready by the 6th?
Dang Eric. That's incredible. Great job.
Beautiful.
Fantastic Eric! Flight ready by the 6th?
+1. If you fly this, I’ll fly my Loc Starburst- 2x24 cluster.
Thanks Kyle! Thanks Tim! Much appreciated, gents!
Thanks Justin! Yes and No. Should be ready...but have a half dozen rockets prepped and ready from MudWet Power. Gotta clear some of those prepped critters off the "ready" pile! Will have at least one 5.5" bird with at least one K or L there, however.
Yo G! Gotta clear the prepped rockets first. But you should fly your Starburst anyway!:wink:
What's mudwet power ?
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