PAINT-FINALLY

After much trial and tribulation I finally got some paint on the body bits. First attempts were poor with drips and sags and wrong mixed paint. After more primer/sealer, much sanding and practicing my French I finally got  a usable paint job. Still needs a bit of sanding and buffing to clear the dust particles but I'm on my way.

Tomorrow I'll start painting the wood frame and get ready to assemble the body. I'll do the body finishing in place since it will be more stable. The fun stuff begins.

LITTLE PROJECTS

I laid out some 1/8" peal n stick rubber strip on the upper flange of the chassis and cut out the bolt holes for mounting the body SOON.

I had ordered an 18 tooth sprocket for the '35 Sports but never installed it. Glad I didn't so it is now on the F Super. I found a use for my huge Monkey wrench.

SHOOTING PAINT

Finally! I shot the wings Tuesday and was disappointed with the results so I sanded them smooth and shot again today. Much better but still some dust specs in the paint but I think they will sand out and buff up. It will be next week before I can shoot the body with the Burgundy.