Painting and detailing warbirds

Article Abstract:

Techniques for using airbrush and paint rap, masking and painting, and panel lining with pens are presented. The procedures, based on the techniques employed by painters of full-scale aircrafts, involve marking at least one panel line running from the nose to the tail to serve as alignment reference for the markings.

Author: Sanders, David M.
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1997
Decoration and finishing, Models and modelmaking, Models (Toys)

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Work with EPP foam ... and make a nearly indestructible model

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The use of expanded polypropylene in scale models such as sailplane trainers can afford builders with many advantages over other materials. Instructions are given on shaping, cutting, and reinforcing the material in design applications.

Author: Sanders, David M.
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1997
Materials, Polypropylene

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Elmira Aerotow '97

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The Harris Hill glider port near Elmira, NY, hosted the 1997 Aerotow, a radio-controlled model sailplane exhibition and competition. The event included a banquet, flight demonstrations and full-scale sailplane operations.

Author: Sanders, David M.
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1997
New York, Exhibitions

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Subjects list: Methods, Airplanes, Model, Model aircraft
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