After encountering problems with painting in the Spring, I had also been working on modifications and refinements to my paint booth and as I gained more understanding of how to be successful with Ranthane, made more upgrades and started experimenting with small parts.
As I became more comfortable I started painting larger parts including the wheel pants. I'm afraid to think about how much time and effort has gone into those pants! but, as I did when I restored my 172, I finished the wheel pants, in part to see how my colour choices were going to look, but mostly for the psychological boost it provided.
You'll find updates in the Landing Gear and Doors sections, and I created a new section to share knowledge gained during the Painting & Finishing saga. I've left out most of the frustrations and disheartening experiences!
We've had a fantastic Fall in Thunder Bay from the perspective of weather, with mild dry conditions (and no bugs). Just right for painting in a hangar where the temperature begins to drop as soon as I turn on my extraction fan!
So the status of the project is as follows. All parts save for the wing tips, exhaust shroud, windshield top trim, map/radio box, and no doubt a few other small bits, are completed and ready for assembly. Everything is painted except for the wings, which still need to be assembled/covered, and ailerons that also have not yet been covered.
Enjoy!
S
