[NSRCA-discussion] Looking for a how-to article

[Patterndude]

Ive had success using polyurethane and other paints and all work well. The problem is always how to fill the weave lightly

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On Dec 5, 2010, at 11:04 AM, "J N Hiller" <jnhiller at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Thanks. As I remember Roy applied the cloth with a paint product rather than
> epoxy as part of the finishing process.
> I will certainly check out the DVD. I expect it has many things of interest.
> Jim
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> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Verne Koester
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> Jim,
> It's not quite the article you're looking for, but Don Ramsey has an
> excellent DVD on applying a lightweight painted finish to wings. I vaguely
> remember the Speights article and I think Don's methods are similar, if not
> identical. They involve lightweight 3/4 oz (or less) glass cloth and thinned
> epoxy. I can't imagine a lighter method for a painted wing. If that's what
> you have in mind, I'd suggest you pick up a copy of Don's DVD. I think
> they're available on his Barnstormer web site.
> 
> Hope this helps
> 
> Verne Koester
> 
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> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of J N Hiller
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> Help, here is a memory check for you long time members.
> Quite some years ago Roy Speights wrote an article on how to apply a
> lightweight painted finish to wings. I would like a copy of the article but
> don't know where to start looking. It may have been in the K-Factor during
> his vice presidency in 1989 & 90 but I no longer have those issues.
> Thanks
> Jim
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