Not a big deal, the glued up root edge could be sanded flat with a block.
But take a look at the wing slots on the right side. As I mentioned, this was a pre-production kit. The jet engine support slots on the right side wing need to be in line.
Before Estes let me know they were sending new wing parts, I cut a new slot and patched the hole that was out of line with a strip of balsa.
Chris, I am following closely, just ordered the kit. Also I tried the Professional Rustoleum paint and here are my thoughts.
ReplyDelete1. Sprays real nice, much better than their other products.
2. Real nice gloss finish.
3. Dries fast for enamel and hard.
4. Comes out fast, lays down pretty thick but does not run. The downside to this is the weight.
5. Nozzle clogs but not a big issue since Rustoleum will send a large bag of free nozzles.
Well that is what I noticed, not cottage cheese....yea. It is good to know there is a good paint out there after trying different brands over the years. For now I am sticking with old formula Krylon just because it aids with my fast style of building and does not add much weight to my builds. I am sure in the future Krylon will stop making it so I am always looking for a replacement. Thank you for posting about the paint.
Rustoleum sends out free nozzles?? How do I get that?
DeleteHi David,
DeleteYeah, I'm on a constant search for something better and easily accessible.
The little bit of extra weight doesn't bother me as my rockets are meant for sport flying. As I remember, the Krylon was lighter, but not as opaque.
Hi Daniel,
DeleteI've never received a LARGE bag of nozzles, maybe a dozen in a flat envelope. Here's the form you have to fill out - https://www.rustoleum.com/pages/help-and-support/product-support/product-issues
Be ready, everything has to be filled in. When you get the "Thank you for filling in the form" message you have given all the info they need.
I always wipe off paint can nozzles with lacquer thinner using a piece of paper towel. Since I started doing that, spray cans work great with the original nozzle until the can is empty. I even wipe them down between coats, to make sure they are “gunk-fee” for the next use.
ReplyDeleteHi Lee,
DeleteI'll give that a try. Right now I soak the nozzle overnight in a can of thinner then wipe off the caked on paint. I have to spray a few times on scrap cardboard to clear the thinner out of the nozzle before spraying the model.