The wings stands are very low tech. I simply made a rectangular “block” that bolted to the main spar and a 3” sewer pvc pipe that shoved down the lightning holes at the tips. Set up 2 saw horses and you can roll them in any direction.
Good video, thanks for sharing with the rest of us. I wanted to ask if you used a HVLP sprayer? I too will be painting in my garage and I’ve watched a lot of folks use them with their other vehicles in the garage and supposedly the paint atomizes before it hits other surfaces that you do not want paint on. Thanks again, Matt
Yes to the HVLP. No matter what you paint with- you are gonna get overspray everywhere! Best bet is good airflow and think about that while you paint. I start up wind and work downwind so to speak so the overspray from 1 part doesn't ruin the nice wet finish on another.
@@toolman311 Ok Sir, thanks for the tips and the prompt response. Your paint scheme looks great and you did a very good job. One thing I do not know nor have I researched is where does one buy airplane paint? Aircraft Spruce perhaps? Have an excellent day, Matt.
@@KingFox76 airplane paint is the same as any other automotive paint. You have 2 styles or mixtures (single stage- that is sprayed in 1 color coat and cures to a finish. It is somewhat easier to spray but less fixable I guess you would say if you get runs or spots you need to sand out. ). 2 stage or “base + clear coat” is the other. This is where you spray your color scheme- let it flash then top coat it with a very hard clear coat. That is what I did. The color goes on easily- the clear takes some practice and the right conditions to get it to lay down smooth but can be sanded later) As to airplanes- make sure your primer is rated for aluminum and fiberglass. Some automotive mixtures are not good at adhering to aluminum.
@@toolman311 Ok Sir, I know really nothing about either so I’m sure this will turn into another expensive learning situation for me. The 2 stage sounds like my best route, I’m sure I’ll have runs and bubble and the like. I plan on trying to spray a metal door this time home to get used to the gun. I’ve had the thing for a year… and it is still in the box. I was too motivated perhaps. Thanks again for sharing, your aircraft looks good.
No chemical etching at all. Soap and water, then red scotch bright again with dish soap, then final wipe down just before priming with a wax/grease remover and spray. Used an epoxy primer specifically for aluminum. That does have an acid etch to it. Tach cloth and then base plus clear coats.
Sanding isn’t so bad with a flush riveted airplane like your RV. My S-21 has pulled rivets so sanding its finish would be a nightmare so I am trying to learn to get a finish that minimizes orange peel yet still avoids runs as the rivet heads would greatly complicate sanding.
The getting caught up on naps looks like a good plan...I just started my build in the middle of all this. I got my empennage after the LCP drama but before the bankruptcy. I did just order my wings a couple weeks ago with the new price increase. So now I am just doing all the finish items I can do to the tail and then I am going to work on building a set of steel wing fixtures in preparation for the eventual wing kit.
Nice. You’re almost there. I had my empennage and wings completed and waiting for the fuselage. I also did accept the new pricing (no choice). By the way, I have few parts in the empennage and wings that are LCP and just received email from Vans last week. I sent an email to Vans asking if I opt not to replace the LCP’s, can they just deduct the cost from my fuselage kit? It will have a neutral effect on Vans as they won’t need to supply me with replacement parts but for me, it have cost reduction.. so it’s win win.. do u have LCP’s as well?
Thanks for the comment. Just meant to be a fun video since I have the time... Yes , I do have a few LCP in my tail. I documented them well before and after install, and have no visible issues. I am opting to NOT replace them.
@@shanecoffey1914 60 gallon shop compressor. I have 2 water separators on the line though. One at the compressor and one almost at the end of the 100’ hose. Descant . Gotta have dry preferable cool air. Not right out of the compressor. Hot air holds moisture. Finish is maybe an 8 overall. 10 in some places with a few errors here and there. Wasn’t expecting perfection. Thanks for the question.
Nice work, and very helpful to me. Just starting to paint my 9A in my barn. I decided to use single stage and did some practicing on a car hood hung vertically. I'll have way more than 25 hours invested, but I'm enjoying the process.
i am planning on doing the same. I have a 15 years old car hood that desperately need a new paint job and am planning on using this as practice to gain some experiences before aircraft painting.
Humble means a lot. The bluebeard is the way I would look. After wire wheeling parts my X-wife would pick wire out of my face. keep making videos and keep your demeanor. It will go a long way on your youtube journey....
I did the same thing except used the colors of the rainbow. Red for 20', Yellow for 40', Green for 60' , Blue for 80' and then Black for 100. Then start over. Red for 120' Yellow for 140" etc. This works for any amount of chain, rope or combination. You have to buy more cans of spray paint but just buy smaller ones.
Pretty much the same way the Navy does it for their anchor chains. They use different length measurements (11 shot of chain is 15 fathoms or 90 feet) and style of marking, but other than that the same general idea. Next to last shot is always entirely yellow, last shot always red
🛑🛑 I Really Liked Your Video, and Your Attention To Detail😀👍. Just a Few Follow Up Questions… • After your installation and using you Big Air Tower, how did you tower perform? • Is the tower as tight and affixed your your boat and it was after the installation? • Was there anything that is a “watch out” or something you would have done differently? • Do you still own the boat? Thank You 😀👍
Hey, thanks for the question. Yes, I definitely would recommend the cud’s tower after 1 year of use. This is my second tower and second boat. I installed both. This cud’s tower is very durable. The only thing I would have done differently is to not put quite so much “preload” on the tower when I drilled and bolted it together. I do fold mine down regularly, and with the 5” of preload on the tower it makes the install after fold down a 2 person job. I just can’t get the back supports to spread apart and line up with the bolt holes all by myself. I think I would put 3” of preload on the tower next time I install. Still love the look and function.
@@toolman311 Thank You. I’m going to put a Big Air Big Haus Tower on my boat this Spring. Your Cuda Tower is basically like the one I ordered. I liked how you added the pre load” of 5”. I was intending to do the same (5”). I don’t think I’ll be “lowering” mine very often, so I think I’ll be ok. Overall, the tower construction and mounting system was good? No Spider Cracks to your hull?? Thanks so much for your input. I’m just trying to cover “all my bases”. 😀👍
Wow, I admire your ingenuity. That definitely looks like a challenging installation. I was looking for a way to install the windlass on my 201 GS Fundeck Hurricane and you've provided a good demonstration of it all. I primarily boat in the gulf so with the waves and swells it gives me great pause and concern to have such a large hole in the bow even though it's quite high from the water line. I'm curious if you still like this set up after some water use, waves, and general experience with it. Thanks for posting the vid!
Thanks! It was a job but really like it! I have used it every time I’m out so far this year and it works great! No issues with water so far. I am only on lakes though.
Installed my Cuda tower a few weeks ago. Again, your video was super helpful. Another question, is that the Super Shadow bimini from Big Air? If so, how do you like it? Thank you.
Yes it is the super shadow. I love it for the size and it is very strong. If you will be folding the tower regularly though. It is a pain to detach and fold.
