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03-31-2018, 03:13 PM
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Posted By lamarkeiko

Thanks for the reply back. I took the plane...

Thanks for the reply back. I took the plane outside in some good light using a magnifying glass and took a better look, and pressed my fingernail against the spot. As I did, it looked like oil...
03-25-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

The engine is an OS 55 ax. Not sure what brand...

The engine is an OS 55 ax. Not sure what brand the muffler is. Not OS.
03-25-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Well, I'm finally done with my Dirty Birdy...

Well, I'm finally done with my Dirty Birdy restoration (almost). I say almost because there are a couple items still needed to take care of. It has been a little over a year since I started this...
03-13-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

All parts laid out and ready to start putting...

All parts laid out and ready to start putting back together.
03-10-2018, 05:47 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

I actually haven't started reassembly yet. While...

I actually haven't started reassembly yet. While I was waiting for the clear coat to dry, I got involved on another plane repair. That's done now, and I will start putting the DB back together this...
03-08-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

The latest update on my Dirty Birdy restoration....

The latest update on my Dirty Birdy restoration. I know it's been awhile since my last post, but I have been slowly making progress on my restoration. I think you could say I'm on the home stretch...
02-12-2018, 08:42 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Now an update on where I am now with my progress....

Now an update on where I am now with my progress.
I have been working on the main wing. I first covered the wing with Sig Koverall, attached with Minwax polycrylic..Once trimmed and shrunk down, I...
02-12-2018, 08:03 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Time to give an update on my restoration...

Time to give an update on my restoration progress. I finally got my computer back, so I'll first post some pictures of progress that I wasn't able to post before. This first group of pictures just...
01-29-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Thanks again David for the finishing instructions...

Thanks again David for the finishing instructions to the paint job. The paint job I've done on this plane so far is already the best for me I've ever done. I really appreciate the possibility of...
01-28-2018, 07:41 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

It looks like some photos went through. I...

It looks like some photos went through. I couldn't figure out how to post from my gallery, but I was able to run out to my shop and take a picture with my phone and the file was added.
I'll be...
01-28-2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Ok, I'm going to try to post some photos.

Ok, I'm going to try to post some photos.
01-28-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Question I'll live with a slightly large spinner before I...

I'll live with a slightly large spinner before I do any re painting or body work.
David, I'll try to figure out your instructions on posting photos with a smart phone. I'm not the most tech savy...
01-27-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Sorry for the triple posting. I'm doing this on...

Sorry for the triple posting. I'm doing this on my smart phone, and it's a little different.
I've taken some photos with my phone, but I don't know how to attach them to a post. If anyone I knows,...
01-27-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Thanks Byron for the link. Unfortunately Tru Turn...

Thanks Byron for the link. Unfortunately Tru Turn doesn't offer a 1 7/8" size spinner either. I've done a lot of searching on line, and can't find that size. Maybe it don't exist and I just have to...
01-27-2018, 08:06 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Thanks Byron for the link. Unfortunately Tru Turn...

Thanks Byron for the link. Unfortunately Tru Turn doesn't offer a 1 7/8" size spinner either. I've done a lot of searching on line, and can't find that size. Maybe it don't exist and I just have to...
01-27-2018, 08:06 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Thanks Byron for the link. Unfortunately Tru...

Thanks Byron for the link. Unfortunately Tru Turn doesn't offer a 1 7/8" size spinner either. I've done a lot of searching on line, and can't find that size. Maybe it don't exist and I just have...
01-26-2018, 10:46 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Update on my painting progress. The red & white...

Update on my painting progress. The red & white are complete on my fuselage. I'll do the canopy tomorrow. It took some time masking out, but I think the painting turned out good for my standards. ...
01-21-2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Thanks David for the detailed reply back. As far...

Thanks David for the detailed reply back. As far as using Windex for making a graphic, it would not used while applying the graphic to the model. The Windex is applied to a piece of plate glass,...
01-21-2018, 09:21 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

I'll be doing the red probably on Tuesday....

I'll be doing the red probably on Tuesday. Rustoleum recommends at least 48 hours between coats. That will give me about 96 hours, and the cool winter weather probably requires more. My shop isn't...
01-19-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

New progress report. I have finished two coats...

New progress report.
I have finished two coats of Rustoleum sandable primer. I sanded down with 400 grit paper between coats. After the final coat I sanded down with 400 grit wet/dry paper. The...
01-16-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

A new update on my restoration progress. I've...

A new update on my restoration progress.
I've finished filling in fillets on all the surfaces, including epoxying back on the canopy and filling in fillets. All fillets have been sanded down with...
01-09-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Thanks David & Byron for the replies back. I...

Thanks David & Byron for the replies back. I think I'll stick with the epoxy/micro balloon filler for the fillets. As far as the cowl, it was already epoxied in place as I received the plane. I...
01-09-2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Update on my restoration. I've finished applying...

Update on my restoration. I've finished applying 3/4 oz glass cloth to the fuselage, using Minnwax Polycrylic. and two coats. Then did a final sanding with 220 grit paper. I then epoxied back in...
12-31-2017, 11:42 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Here's the latest update and photos of my...

Here's the latest update and photos of my restoration.
The main wing is now complete, and ready for covering. I have the aileron linkages all set up. Retracts are done, and retract servo cover is...
12-24-2017, 08:29 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,460
Posted By lamarkeiko

Thanks David. Yesterday I was setting up the...

Thanks David. Yesterday I was setting up the linkage to my aileron servo, and was a little concerned that I wouldn't be able to get enough throw with the servo arm on my mini servo. I was able to...
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