owning a hybrid definetly helps

Guess what I'm almost done painting? It's Lars' SOS 42!

I decided to go with the Mark Rebeck scheme, with some subtle differences. I can't wait to get the clear coat on her, and then get it nice and polished. I sure hope the clear doesn't react with the base colors and cause some crinkling. That's happened before.

-Keith

great looking bird!

Nice!

Very nice Keith! Yeah the clear coat and paint is always a leap of faith. I find that letting the paint dry for a while and then using a matte instead of a high gloss gives me better results as far as not crinkling and as far as unwanted runs. I'll be keeping the fingers crossed

anybody ever fly back bay in newport recently?
i thought access was difficult but its not
monster bowl supporting S,SE and a bit of east
gotta try it soon
steeg

Sorry, have not flown Back Bay for a very long time.

I flew it about a year ago. I went in by the church and parked past the daycare center, walked the path to the bowl. It was almost from the East when I flew. You can't stand close to the edge anymore, that was a bit dicey. Even on a marginal day it was fun.
Tom

Great work as always Keith!

Originally Posted by kpeevyhouse

Guess what I'm almost done painting? It's Lars' SOS 42!

I decided to go with the Mark Rebeck scheme, with some subtle differences. I can't wait to get the clear coat on her, and then get it nice and polished. I sure hope the clear doesn't react with the base colors and cause some crinkling. That's happened before.

-Keith

Awesome Keith!!!! I am honored that you chose my brother's design. Your interpretation looks great. I'm sure he would be proud of you!!!

Originally Posted by steeg

anybody ever fly back bay in newport recently?
i thought access was difficult but its not
monster bowl supporting S,SE and a bit of east
gotta try it soon
steeg

I haven't flown the Back Bay since I was a kid

How do you get to the site now?

Very nice Kieth... as always! Lars will be the envy of the hill!
With all the work you have in her... I would paint a stick with the same paint and do a test swatch! if the clear coat is hoter then the paint, you will get that melting or buckeling effect. I am no expert, but have found if you do a very light first & maybe 2nd coat, it can be fine even if it is hotter! once the clear has covered the paint, you are safe to put a heavy coat on without any danger.

Originally Posted by chip.greely

I haven't flown the Back Bay since I was a kid

How do you get to the site now?

Hi Chip,
I came in from Dover and turned right at E.16th St. I made the first right and went into the parking lot. I went to the end of the lot by the trailhead. It's not too long of a hike.
Digging my Contender! I can't wait to fly it in some big wind.
Tom

Thanks for the .kmz Tom,

...your Contender is gonna love carving up Big Air,...don't forget the video

Originally Posted by kpeevyhouse

Guess what I'm almost done painting? It's Lars' SOS 42!

I decided to go with the Mark Rebeck scheme, with some subtle differences. I can't wait to get the clear coat on her, and then get it nice and polished. I sure hope the clear doesn't react with the base colors and cause some crinkling. That's happened before.

-Keith

Call Johnny dent, he is a dent mechanic and has been painting cars for 15 years he put a four step paint (Maserati red) job on my swing Schwinn cruiser, the last step was the clear...duh. Oh well you know what I mean. he would be glad to steer you in the right direction. His number is 493 DENT. He has been out of commission due to surgery but he is up and about now and would be glad to help.