Say Bernard,
That's a really cool rocket to the right of your Alpha!

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Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Old/New NAR # 19086 SR

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"Nose cones roll, be careful with that."
Every spaceman needs a ray gun.
Look out - I'm the Meister Shyster!

Sure is. Doesn't look like it was the first ever build for that person.

V2 grey primer, white primer. Gonna do the yellow/black roll pattern from '46. Question: gloss or dull coat?

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Just completed: Estes Cherokee-E, Estes Multi-Roc.

Current project: Painting the roll pattern on my new Ventris build, gifted me by the estimable Dr. Houchin.

You could create your own semi gloss ... some info I ran across on flattening Future Floor Polish.

Future does produce a glossy finish so many modelers will introduce a flattening material or only use it as a pre-decal sealer. If you wish to use flattened Future as a final coat here are a couple of suggested ratios of Tamiya flat base for different effects:
****** 1 part flat base to 3 parts Future = very flat
****** 1 part flat base to 10 parts Future = flat
****** 1 part flat base to 15 parts Future = satin
****** If you get too much of anybody's flat base on the surface of your model you run the risk of making it all go white. No thinning is required just make sure it is well mixed.

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Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp

Thanks, Lee!

On the V2 front, see the pic below. There are many small paint touch-ups that need to be done, plus some minor chipping of the Rustoleum yellow from the masking tape, an issue I've never had before. I had to go out of town for a few days, so it had almost a week to dry, and it chipped anyway. Decals and coating after touch-ups.

Still, I'm calling it a success for my first such attempt.

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Just completed: Estes Cherokee-E, Estes Multi-Roc.

Current project: Painting the roll pattern on my new Ventris build, gifted me by the estimable Dr. Houchin.

Remove it after a few hours instead of a few days so it won't be brittle. I've had that happen when leaving the paint on too long. You probably know to peel it back over itself and at a bit of an angle away from the new paint. The tape cuts the paint instead of lifting it. Use good quality vinyl tape such as Tamiya or 3M 471+ Fine Line so that the paint won't build up thick at the tape line.


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I love sanding.

Oh, so now you tell him.

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"I'm a sandman. I've never killed anyone. I terminate runners when their time is up." Logan from "Logan's Run"

http://sandmandecals.com/

Thanks, Z. You're right. I did leave the masking tape (mostly Tamiya) on overnight, which I almost never do. And I definitely have issues with paint build up along lines of separation.

This is going to be a pretty frequent flyer, I believe, so minor imperfections I normally couldn't tolerate may be okay here.

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Just completed: Estes Cherokee-E, Estes Multi-Roc.

Current project: Painting the roll pattern on my new Ventris build, gifted me by the estimable Dr. Houchin.

My life story...a day late and a dollar short.



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I love sanding.

I’ve always been over anxious to peel up tape. Almost to the point of getting paint on fingers from grabbing the tape too early. Since I switched to Tamiya a few years back, I disciplined myself to unmask after a longer wait, but still pull it up after a few hours.

I love Tamiya tape. I’ve never had seepage, and always crisp lines, when the tape is pressed down firmly. I don’t use any burnishing tools unless the surface is textured, like corrugated wraps. Mostly I just run my finger along the tape edge to insure a decent seal.

I have not painted a Saturn V yet using a Tamiya tape, at least with white and black paint. My Der Saturn Max was completely painted red, then all the black markings painted after masking using Tamiya tape. Again, I had no issues with leakage, and all lines are crisp. I’m actually looking forward to getting my current Saturn V build done so I can paint it.

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Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp

Thanks, Lee!

Sometimes the internet can be a wonderful thing. I just learned how to properly fold an American flag to be carried for proper disposal.

Anyway, after decals and two coats of furniture polish, and despite a paint job a little on the messy side, I'm calling this one finished. Despite the finishing flaws, I built this thing like a tank so I'm looking forward to many flights with it. The White Sands number 2 V2.

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Just completed: Estes Cherokee-E, Estes Multi-Roc.

Current project: Painting the roll pattern on my new Ventris build, gifted me by the estimable Dr. Houchin.