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ttraver · May 17, 2011, 06:37 PM

wow!!!!!! that espada looks awesome in Blue!!!!

good work Alvaro!

Brandon · May 17, 2011, 09:56 PM

I will have to say that I have never seen better quality repair work than that from Alvaro ! He is truly a master.....don't hesitate to contact him!!!

Regards,

Brandon

XC soaringpilot · May 17, 2011, 10:07 PM

Alvaro re-painted the fuse on my 40% Duo Discuss and it is absolutely impeccable. It now looks better than new. If you need repair on expensive sailplanes I would use Alvaro without question.

John

David Cortina · May 17, 2011, 10:32 PM

We are really fortunate to have Alvaro in San Diego. He is meticulous and his finish is as good or better than the factory. The epoxy paint is really nice! He understands weight concerns on the extremities and he removes the old paint so there is little to no weight gain. Fear not if you have a bad afternoon or if you just want to pimp your ride, Alvaro is here!

P.S. If I screw up my plane I need to go to the head of the line!

PDX Slope Pilot · May 17, 2011, 10:54 PM

This is good information to know. It really takes some skills to do good repairs. What filler does Alvaro use on dents and wrinkles? - Epoxy/microballoons, lightweight filler, or?

fcbflyer · May 18, 2011, 12:25 AM

Alvaro does awesome work! I wish I had his skills.

rcGman · May 18, 2011, 02:16 AM

I'll jump in and give a double thumbs up to Alvaro!

I have seen first hand several of his repair/paint jobs and they all turned out great.

Phil that Espada looks real nice... I see a few inverted, double loop hand catch landing in it's future.

alvaro corzo · May 18, 2011, 06:16 PM

Thank you boys for all the cudos !!!

danfitz · May 19, 2011, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fcbflyer

Alvaro does awesome work! I wish I had his skills.

And his devilish good looks!

wr_mizzard · May 19, 2011, 02:19 PM

Just don't let him FLY your plane...

-James
Sorry Alvaro, I just had to throw that one in there

danfitz · May 19, 2011, 10:49 PM

And if he cheers you on for a beach run, think twice!!

"Lower, Lower"!!

alvaro corzo · May 23, 2011, 08:34 AM

But yes please do not let me fly your ship.....it might end up a different color (s) preferably in the pink / magenta range,
An ugly finish is just a little TLC away, thank you guys for all the "sweet notes" remember to go low if in doubt !

One last detail...if any of you want to learn the finish (paint only) end of the hobby just give me shout, it is not witchcraft.

Alvaro

Quote:

Originally Posted by danfitz

And if he cheers you on for a beach run, think twice!!

"Lower, Lower"!!

ttraver · May 23, 2011, 08:14 PM

Just dropped off 2 planes to Alvaro and I know they are on good hands and will come back looking better than ever!!!

David Cortina · May 23, 2011, 08:17 PM

I would have given you a fresh roll of duct tape and they would have been good to go!

May 17, 2011, 05:39 PM	#1
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May 17, 2011, 06:37 PM	#2
ttraver SoCal Flyer USA, CA, Carlsbad Joined Feb 2011 376 Posts	wow!!!!!! that espada looks awesome in Blue!!!! good work Alvaro!

May 17, 2011, 09:56 PM	#3
Brandon Registered User Riverside, California, United States Joined Feb 2004 1,255 Posts	I will have to say that I have never seen better quality repair work than that from Alvaro ! He is truly a master.....don't hesitate to contact him!!! Regards, Brandon

May 17, 2011, 10:07 PM	#4
XC soaringpilot Registered User Joined Jan 2005 164 Posts	Alvaro re-painted the fuse on my 40% Duo Discuss and it is absolutely impeccable. It now looks better than new. If you need repair on expensive sailplanes I would use Alvaro without question. John

May 17, 2011, 10:32 PM	#5
David Cortina Registered User United States, CA, San Marcos Joined Jan 2008 874 Posts	We are really fortunate to have Alvaro in San Diego. He is meticulous and his finish is as good or better than the factory. The epoxy paint is really nice! He understands weight concerns on the extremities and he removes the old paint so there is little to no weight gain. Fear not if you have a bad afternoon or if you just want to pimp your ride, Alvaro is here! P.S. If I screw up my plane I need to go to the head of the line!

May 17, 2011, 10:54 PM	#6
PDX Slope Pilot Hohe Wand Portland, Oregon Joined May 2002 3,771 Posts	This is good information to know. It really takes some skills to do good repairs. What filler does Alvaro use on dents and wrinkles? - Epoxy/microballoons, lightweight filler, or?

May 18, 2011, 12:25 AM	#7
fcbflyer Sloping the Financial Cliff USA, CA, Santee Joined Oct 2007 2,367 Posts	Alvaro does awesome work! I wish I had his skills.

May 18, 2011, 02:16 AM	#8
rcGman Soaring in Sol Cal San Diego, CA Joined Jul 2007 259 Posts	I'll jump in and give a double thumbs up to Alvaro! I have seen first hand several of his repair/paint jobs and they all turned out great. Phil that Espada looks real nice... I see a few inverted, double loop hand catch landing in it's future.

May 18, 2011, 06:16 PM	#9
alvaro corzo Registered User United States, CA, Pauma Valley Joined Feb 2006 197 Posts	Thank you boys for all the cudos !!!

May 19, 2011, 02:19 PM	#11
wr_mizzard Is it DS'able? United States, CA, Oakland Joined Feb 2007 2,131 Posts	Just don't let him FLY your plane... -James Sorry Alvaro, I just had to throw that one in there

May 19, 2011, 10:49 PM	#12
danfitz Registered User United States, CA, Vista Joined Jan 2008 553 Posts	And if he cheers you on for a beach run, think twice!! "Lower, Lower"!!

May 23, 2011, 08:14 PM	#14
ttraver SoCal Flyer USA, CA, Carlsbad Joined Feb 2011 376 Posts	Just dropped off 2 planes to Alvaro and I know they are on good hands and will come back looking better than ever!!!

May 23, 2011, 08:17 PM	#15
David Cortina Registered User United States, CA, San Marcos Joined Jan 2008 874 Posts	I would have given you a fresh roll of duct tape and they would have been good to go!