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On a steel truck rim it had to be under 30 thousands,it had a nice gloss hard coating.

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I sanded the fins down after using a primer to smooth the surface.I can't remember ever masking all the fins before on any rockets.Have been in the hobby about 20 years but have been away the last 6 years.The boat tail fin can and shape of the fins makes this a challenge for my old skills.Thanks...

Nice looking paint,the fin can is all one color just need to get even lines along the root edge.You had great results with blue painters tape so that gives me hope.If I'm at a big box store I'll pick up some Frog tape but I'm going to let my paint from yesterday sit upstairs for a few days...

Have not done this type of painting in many years, this is my second Estes V2 I built,the first one is one color.This one has a metallic blue nose cone,gloss cherry red and the fins will have metallic black.I'm using up cans of paint I have on hand of my favorite colors and all the same...

I use to powder coat truck steel wheels at the Hayes wheel plant in Akron,they need to be charged for the powder to stick to the rim.Don't know if it will work on paper tubes and then there is the weight issue.A lot of work and rattle cans or air brush is a better choice for me.

Lets face it,since Estes has been made in China the quality has gone down hill.I'm working on their V2 and cutting the slots and ends off the tail cone really dulls your blade.I have notice the tubes seem to be thinner or just not the same quality as the ones Semroc has used in the past.And why...

I have built that kit,love Madcow kits.They use HD body tubes as well as having them slotted.I still have a Striker kit of theirs unbuilt.I would get a body tube from LOC if Madcow does not sell tubes as I would think they should be the same thichness and inside OD and outside OD hopefully would...

You could still use a coupler ,cut the damaged tube off and add a piece of new body tube at the top.No need for added weight and you can use a longer piece so you have a little more room.Stretch it out a bit.

Thank you for the kind words messedupryan,I was thinking about Stickershock23.I have purchased decals from him and they are very high quality.This V2 will go in my 3 year old Grandson's room until he's a little older and then I'll take him out and put it up.

Finished with some striping,keeping it simple and clean looking.Second one will be built soon.Would like to do a Red Max theme if I had the decals.Will have to look into something like that.

Sanded all the paint off of the nose cone,then washed it in soap and water.Found some Rustolium auto grey primer.Shot a light coat on and then after 30 min. repainted.Really turned out great.Will in the future use Dupli-color .I'm going to start on my second V2 soon.Going with epoxy and Titbond...

Don't think I'll used this again,I'll finish the nosecone and move on to another brand.Will try sanding tomorrow.I was thinking about this a little while ago and remember about 15 years ago I had this happen on my body tube and nosecone but I believe I used a different primer from the...

It was morning,68 degrees low humidity.Only thing I can figure was when I painted it 2 days ago it was around 60 and I kept it in the garage till the next day and maybe the cool temps at night delayed the curing.Should have waited an extra day.After I sand it down and wash the nose cone in soap...

Well I painted the airframe that came out great but the nose cone had some light spots.So after 48 hours I went for a light coat and within a few minuets got the dreaded orange peel!Same can and followed instructions.Now will wait a day or so and begin sanding it all off before trying again.I...

I did not want to use epoxy,CA was never very popular for builds in the past but again most kits were all paper tubes and balsa fins.I'll go with the super gel.Thanks guys.

Been away for a few years,decided to build one of my two Estes V2's.What's everyone using to attach the motor mount,and the fins to the plastic tail section ?It calls for Super gel,but I do have epoxy and know that will add weight.

Hi Andrew,It's great hearing from you.I'm retired as of last June and spend most of my time with our grandchildren,I have not flown with the club since 2012 but talk to Corny all the time and ask about you.Let me know next time your in the Falls and hope all is well with you and your wife.I...