shanejohnson2002
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Question for those of you who paper your fins:
I tried Avery labels on my current build, and it's working very well. My *only* complaint is that the paper seems to have soaked up the primer more than I'd like. It's barely noticeable, but it's there. I used 2 coats of primer (actually Rustoleum 2x gloss white).
So, those of you that get nicer finishes with labels / papering, what/how do you seal the paper? I've heard thinned wood glue, CA, sandable primer, "just prime it until it goes away", etc. I'm going to be doing a metallic finish on my next one so getting a good, non-soaked-in base coat is critical. I realize I'll have to progressively sand a bit to really make it stellar....it's up to that part that I'd like some advice.
To be fair, otherwise this rocket turned out not terrible for a first build. The red nosecone / nozzle look fantastic. I could have smoothed/sanded the filets a bit better, but the glitter white candy paint does a fair job of distracting from major flaws. Of course, *I* still know they're there, and that's the issue.
I've tried the search feature, but I'm not finding the answer I'm specifically looking for.
TIA!
I tried Avery labels on my current build, and it's working very well. My *only* complaint is that the paper seems to have soaked up the primer more than I'd like. It's barely noticeable, but it's there. I used 2 coats of primer (actually Rustoleum 2x gloss white).
So, those of you that get nicer finishes with labels / papering, what/how do you seal the paper? I've heard thinned wood glue, CA, sandable primer, "just prime it until it goes away", etc. I'm going to be doing a metallic finish on my next one so getting a good, non-soaked-in base coat is critical. I realize I'll have to progressively sand a bit to really make it stellar....it's up to that part that I'd like some advice.
To be fair, otherwise this rocket turned out not terrible for a first build. The red nosecone / nozzle look fantastic. I could have smoothed/sanded the filets a bit better, but the glitter white candy paint does a fair job of distracting from major flaws. Of course, *I* still know they're there, and that's the issue.
I've tried the search feature, but I'm not finding the answer I'm specifically looking for.
TIA!