FG H-19 (S-55 Repaint)

**willygoat** · #1 03-08-2010, 08:48 PM

I have chosen to build the H-19 version of the Sikorsky S-55. I did this repaint a couple of years ago and submitted it to Chip. I replicated the H-19 that is on display at the local Air museum where I work part time. here's the real bird

I'm planning some super fun mods and extra details. Should prove interesting. Unfortunately, the build will have to wait for 2-3 weeks as we are beginning the fun process of finishing our basement this weekend. Construction (of walls) begins Friday!

**KCStephens** · #2 03-09-2010, 12:17 AM

This is an excellent candidate for red river silver paper.

**billy.leliveld** · #3 03-09-2010, 02:57 AM

I 2nd that :D

**Paperwarrior** · #4 03-09-2010, 05:25 AM

Kevin,

That is the second reference I've seen for "Red River Silver Paper". As I live only a few miles from the Red River I find this interesting. What is it?

**billy.leliveld** · #5 03-09-2010, 05:29 AM

It's the stuff I used for the B 58

It's from here;46lb. Silver Metallic Inkjet Paper

**willygoat** · #6 03-09-2010, 07:46 AM

I need to drop some coin and get some. The last few times I've tried to get it, it's been out of stock.

**willygoat** · #7 03-09-2010, 08:48 AM

Just blew the modeling budget completely out of the water and picked up some Red River silver. Ouch.

Billy- what was it that you sprayed onto the paper to give it that dull shine? And, I'm assuming it was after you printed the page out right?

**billy.leliveld** · #8 03-09-2010, 10:36 AM

Hi Willygoat,
I used a matt acryllic varnish, it's a german brand called Lukas, but on your side of the pond you got Krylon if I remember ( and spell) it right.
BTW print before you spray it..

**willygoat** · #9 03-09-2010, 11:11 AM

Got it! Thanks Billy.

**Wyvern** · #10 03-09-2010, 11:57 AM

Looking forward to seeing this chopper in glorious aluminum!

Wyvern