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Chris_Timm 07-30-2022 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jetlag
Over a thousand for me.


Still time to catch up with the rest of us!

jeffyjeep 07-31-2022 05:15 PM

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Got my Super OT kit today from AC Supply!! On Sunday no less!

tbzep 08-01-2022 11:02 AM

Mine came this morning, when UPS usually runs late in the evening here. We seldom get Sunday deliveries from any carrier, usually just around Christmas.

Keelcam 08-01-2022 07:50 PM

Back in stock at AC Supply!

tdracer 11-27-2022 10:23 PM

I've been building one that I purchased from AC. Assembly is done, now I'm on to the finishing.
O M G! I'd forgotten what a pain it was to finish an Orbital Transport - all those complex balsa surfaces that need to be sanded, sealed, sanded some more, repeat :eek:

At one time I was planning to build two - one to fly and one to display - but now I'm not so sure I I'm up for doing this all over again :(

ghrocketman 11-27-2022 11:02 PM

C'mon noww.
If you use Aero Gloss Balsa Fillercoat and Sanding Sealer (or any other SOLVENT based Dope), the finishing is quite pleasant due to the FUMAGE.

tbzep 11-28-2022 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ghrocketman
C'mon noww.
If you use Aero Gloss Balsa Fillercoat and Sanding Sealer (or any other SOLVENT based Dope), the finishing is quite pleasant due to the FUMAGE.

For me to enjoy it, I have to stop after opening the can or jar and painting it on a surface. Sanding is a buzz kill, possibly literally. :chuckle:

ghrocketman 11-28-2022 07:08 PM

At least you can enjoy PART of the finishing process.

LeeR 11-29-2022 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tbzep
For me to enjoy it, I have to stop after opening the can or jar and painting it on a surface. Sanding is a buzz kill, possibly literally. :chuckle:


Sanding is like hitting your finger with a hammer … repeatedly. Because it feels so good when you quit. :p

tbzep 11-29-2022 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeR
Sanding is like hitting your finger with a hammer … repeatedly. Because it feels so good when you quit. :p

Good point!


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