Almost a year has passed since the fuselage fabric covering was completed (Late June 2020). Numerous setbacks occurred that elongated the project.
Painting – The Learning Process
The process of learning to prime (and paint) has been difficult on many fronts. When I was researching the idea of purchasing and building a kit,
Primer Sanding :-(
Inch by inch I make progress towards a goal that feels like a very long way away. After hours of sanding on the fuselage, my friend Brian Story
Spraying Primer
This has been a long journey to get to the stage where I'm ready to paint. With the help of several friends in the Noblesville area, we moved the
S20 Move to the Paint Booth
This is an old church in Noblesville, Indiana. The owner, Nick Boland, a very kind gentleman (and President of the EAA 67 Chapter) who has been
Learning Paint Safety
Over the past several months I have spent a reasonable amount of time in an effort to clearly understand the risks associated with spraying
Painting Test Panels
Over the past two weeks, Brian Story of Story's Collision in Noblesville has been kind enough to help me understand the basics of painting. Last week
Selecting Paint & Spray Guns
Learning to paint is very interesting. With the wonderful help of a local professional painter, as well as, a newly found friend, Brian Story of
Paint Design
Just like every other project, paint design has been challenging. Trying to figure out colors and a design - something that is creative but fairly