LTV A-7 Corsair 2 - Page 4

**mldixon** · #31 12-08-2010, 05:49 PM

Nice work sir. I have been using future floor wax with an airbrush to protect my finished models. Light coats after they are finished. Not a lot of shine but good protection. I live in lousiville just below you. Snow here also. But its the cold that is getting to me.

**Isaac** · #32 12-08-2010, 07:53 PM

Please post a photo of a model that you sprayed Future on. I want to see it please. My expierience is that it is too shiny. I am willing to re consider for some models. Definitely if you build an airliner or a private plane.

Thanks

Isaac

**mldixon** · #33 12-09-2010, 06:51 PM

Here ya go. I just finished spraying this one for Chris for his Dad. Also I am including pics of Ken West X-15a2 which I sprayed after completition. I am using a cheap outfit from Harbor Freight. I have Badger guns but am not willing to spray floor wax through them. So I use the cheap stuff from Harbor Freight. Nothing special here I pour directly into the container and let her rip. I stay back about 12" and use serveral light coats. Never get any closer than 12" that keeps the stuff from piling up and causing the high shine or bright spots.

**Isaac** · #34 12-09-2010, 07:00 PM

Got it.

How about the transparent canopies? Do you you mask it or spray on? The P-51 model does not have clear canopy, but I think the X-15 does.

Great build.

I will pull one of my old models first and experiment on it.

Thanks

Isaac

**Isaac** · #35 12-09-2010, 08:20 PM

Taking a break for vacation.

Happy new years to all.

Isaac

**mldixon** · #36 12-10-2010, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isaac

Got it.

How about the transparent canopies? Do you you mask it or spray on? The P-51 model does not have clear canopy, but I think the X-15 does.

Great build.

I will pull one of my old models first and experiment on it.

Thanks

Isaac

Canopies are not sprayed as this always ends up with a orange peel effect no matter how good you are at spraying. I never thought about the dipping deal you do , but that looks like the answer. I wonder about peeling off in the long haul do you have any experience on how it holds up over the years?

**Isaac** · #37 12-10-2010, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mldixon

Canopies are not sprayed as this always ends up with a orange peel effect no matter how good you are at spraying. I never thought about the dipping deal you do , but that looks like the answer. I wonder about peeling off in the long haul do you have any experience on how it holds up over the years?

Once I dip the canopy it stays on forever and looks always good. Been using it for years on both paper and plastic canopies.

Isaac

**mldixon** · #38 12-10-2010, 08:53 AM

Great! Thanks. Will include this in my technique going forward. Same goes for the Future spay coat. I'm pretty sure it won't protect against Direct sunlight and fading. I use it mostly to stabilize the paper against dust and humidity. Sun will get anything,

**tazman3** · #39 12-11-2010, 08:02 AM

I might mention here that it is important to follow all of the suggested steps in dipping a canopy. Make sure that you put it up on toothpics, or pencils...the less surface are touching it the better, and be sure to cover it! I know from experience that this can be disatrous if you do not! Haha...

**peter taft** · #40 12-11-2010, 08:18 AM

Great build - Some marvellous techniques and lots of happy smiles looking at this beauty