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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 10.4.21 Which resin primer?
« Reply #45 on: April 15, 2021, 02:36:15 PM »
I had the same problem with my Albatros D.XI from Kayaya, that had an almost high gloss finish on the resin.
I used Mr. Surfacer 1200 and it worked great, no problem at all with multiple masking sessions and it give it a very slight texture wich I liked.

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/mr-hobby-sf-286-mr-surfacer-1200--1328226

But any of the the surfacer series should work fine, thinned with laquer thinner will spray fine and can be polished if yoy wany. Available in 1000 (course) and 1500 (fine) as well, and in black and white if needed.

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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 10.4.21 Which resin primer?
« Reply #46 on: April 15, 2021, 10:59:49 PM »
PM sent, Frank. 
I use Tamiya white primer in a spray can.  I also clean the resin with an automotive tire cleaner that should remove silicon residues.  This combo works most of the time.

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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 10.4.21 Which resin primer?
« Reply #47 on: April 15, 2021, 11:55:19 PM »
Hi Frank ,

I do something similar to Ken but I wipe the resin down with lacquer thinner ( hardware store ) and wipe again with rubbing alcohol ( 98% ) ( drugstore brand ) and I prime with any of the Tamiya grey paints . Never had any paint lifting when unmasking .


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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 10.4.21 Which resin primer?
« Reply #48 on: April 16, 2021, 04:52:21 AM »
Wonderful work on those struts Frank - and a lot of patience required to get them on place and looking so good.

Stephen.

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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 10.4.21 Which resin primer?
« Reply #49 on: April 16, 2021, 06:01:54 AM »
Thanks for all the hints and recommendations!

I made an experiment with one wing today.
Sanded with sanding wool to get a lot of micro scratches.
I cleaned the wing with lighter fuel (to remove silicone) and "Revell Airbrush Clean", which is very strong against all paints and others.

Then I primed with Tamiya primer can.
I drying I was not able to remove the primer with a strong tape (not masking tape)! Very promising.

Wonderful work on those struts Frank - and a lot of patience required to get them on place and looking so good.
Thanks Stephen, but not also the struts needs patience, also the wings. For every step on this model you need ages due to the amount of struts/wings/parts.
And I realized now, that with the rigging the chance is high to going crazy ...

Cheers,
Frank

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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 10.4.21 Which resin primer?
« Reply #50 on: April 16, 2021, 06:20:29 AM »
Beautiful strut work Frank,

I think you went crazy a long time ago  :o

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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 10.4.21 Which resin primer?
« Reply #51 on: April 17, 2021, 11:31:10 PM »
It sounds like you got the primer thing under control so I am looking forward to seeing this one progress!
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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 10.4.21 Which resin primer?
« Reply #52 on: April 18, 2021, 02:47:33 AM »
Thanks!

I think you went crazy a long time ago  :o
Guy, on the one hand we live in a democracy and everyone is allowed to have an opinion.
On the other hand ...


so I am looking forward to seeing this one progress!
Then I will edit a few pictures and write an update :D

Cheers,
Frank

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Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 17.4.21 Tail
« Reply #53 on: April 18, 2021, 03:26:54 AM »
Tail


To be able to prime and paint fuselage and wings I need to sort out the tail.
Those are the tail parts. Not bad, only the mounting is not easy because of the special position of the tailplane. And I cannot mount it now, because the lower surface of the tailplane needs linen, the other surfaces PC10.



So I used a fine resin saw and cut all in single parts. The control surfaces are now pinned (which was not easy because all parts are thin). All pictures shown the tail control surfaces down, so I can do that now.



I replaced the resin wedge with a new one and pinned all.



Now all of this crazy tail fits and can be easily mounted after painting.



I like the look!



As I have just cut off all the control surfaces at the tail (which I actually always do, as it makes a model much more realistic and lively), I then cut off the ailerons. I didn't dare at first because they are so delicate. Now they are pinned with 0.3mm brass.
Fortunately only the two upper wings have ailerons.



Only a little progress, but it was a lot of work with fine saw and drills.

Cheers,
Frank

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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 17.4.21 Tail
« Reply #54 on: April 18, 2021, 05:25:45 AM »
What can I say but amazing work!
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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 17.4.21 Tail
« Reply #55 on: April 18, 2021, 11:03:28 AM »
How are you liking your first resin build ?

Progress is progress Frank , and yes that is a lot of work , but you are doing a fantastic job so far . Keep up the excellent work  ;)

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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 17.4.21 Tail
« Reply #56 on: April 18, 2021, 07:39:11 PM »
Time well spent Frank, love the care and precision you always bring to your builds.

Richie

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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 17.4.21 Tail
« Reply #57 on: April 19, 2021, 12:15:32 AM »
Notice right now this wonderful build. The plane looks like a Sopwith triplane with an extra lower wing...
Small Stuff engines are amazing and you take the best out of them. Looking forward for progress.
Ciao
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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 17.4.21 Tail
« Reply #58 on: April 19, 2021, 04:33:57 AM »
What you are doing with resin is as amazing as what you do with other materials. Just super work.

Stephen.

PS I agree with Gary about you being crazy....but then it takes one to know one!!

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Re: Wight Quadruplane, Spin 1/48, Upd 17.4.21 Tail
« Reply #59 on: April 20, 2021, 03:17:46 AM »
I'm glad that you have no more priming troubles anymore. The tail and control surfaces look fine. Cutting them is always a good idea.

Reading your progress I doubt if I ever will build a resin kit.