Metal Morphing a BVM F-86
08-03-2005, 12:45 PM
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RE: Metal Morphing a BVM F-86
Wojetek-- Our plating equipment registered 10 oz. TOTAL ( 2 oz. less than the lightning) and deduct another 1 oz. from the polishing process, but the primer even after sanding weighed in at 13 oz. Now all I have to do is figure out how to smooth out these models with out priming
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08-04-2005, 12:28 PM
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RE: Metal Morphing a BVM F-86
Just a comment regarding the priming weight gain. The F-86 would have needed the flying surfaces primed in any case. Ron was kind enough to do that for me on this job. That way he could properly prepare the surfaces to the level required for his process. So what I am suggesting is the weight of the primer would probably be about the same for any typical finish system. The 9-10 oz for the aluminum is very good.
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08-05-2005, 10:24 AM
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RE: Metal Morphing a BVM F-86
Greg shes on her way back to you
we cant wait to see it after you finish up all the details and painting, now the fun really starts for you,, details, details, details[8D]
PS
Dont forget, if you should make a mistake
or have any mishaps, just send the part back to us,
after its been repaired and we will replate that part, NO CHARGE
Ron
we cant wait to see it after you finish up all the details and painting, now the fun really starts for you,, details, details, details[8D]PS
Dont forget, if you should make a mistake
or have any mishaps, just send the part back to us,
after its been repaired and we will replate that part, NO CHARGE
Ron
08-07-2005, 08:00 AM
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RE: Metal Morphing a BVM F-86
Here are the last of the pictures that I took before we shipped Greg back his Sabre, we will have to wait and see what the paint scheme is going to be.
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11-10-2005, 12:52 PM
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RE: Metal Morphing a BVM F-86
Hello Greg, its been awhile and the guys here at MM asked me to check up on your F-86, any new pictures yet?
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11-10-2005, 03:38 PM
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Hi Ron
Your finish is great. I will be posting pictures of the completed plane in a few weeks. Sorry I have been a little slow, but recently I have been priming for the final paint scheme and my nomenclature is on the way from my friends at Pro-Mark
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GA
Your finish is great. I will be posting pictures of the completed plane in a few weeks. Sorry I have been a little slow, but recently I have been priming for the final paint scheme and my nomenclature is on the way from my friends at Pro-Mark
BRG
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12-23-2005, 10:46 AM
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RE: Metal Morphing a BVM F-86
Guys
There has been a little discussion on another thread about Metal Morphing vs Flite Metal. I have used both and achieved great results with both. I have been told the Metal Morphus does not qualify for scale competion but I just like to build model airplanes that look good. So far this one is coming out pretty nice to my eye.
There has been a little discussion on another thread about Metal Morphing vs Flite Metal. I have used both and achieved great results with both. I have been told the Metal Morphus does not qualify for scale competion but I just like to build model airplanes that look good. So far this one is coming out pretty nice to my eye.
12-23-2005, 12:05 PM
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Cooper, question about a comment you made earlier about scale competition. Does using this amazing new process violate the builder of the model rule cause you sent it off to have it done vs. applying flightmetal tape yourself? I think this process is WAY more realistic..shame they won't let you compete with it.. if that is the case?
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RE: Metal Morphing a BVM F-86
That is the correct answer. It is the same as having a factory applied paint job. Of course, the metal finish is just a start, you still get to apply all the detailing. It is not a problem for me, as I have never been to a scale contest. But I sure do like building airplanes.
12-23-2005, 02:21 PM
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Greg thank you for the e-mail you sent today, I will give you a call next week. All I can say is WOW it didn't look like that when it left here. How in the world did you get the paint inside the gun ports with out any deviations or bleed through. You are an artist!!
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12-23-2005, 02:55 PM
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Hey Ron, you ever plated a helicopter? I have a large scale Len Mount turbine powered Huey fuselage that is just begging for this process! How do you handle it if the panel lines and raised panels and details are already in the mold? This whole thing is revolutionary!
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RE: Metal Morphing a BVM F-86
Loturbine- A helicopter, now thats something different. I must say that we have plated just about everything you can imagine but we haven't plated a helicopter yet. Give me a call at the shop after the holidays 203 294-1314, I would like to here more about your project.
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. I must say that we have plated just about everything you can imagine but we haven't plated a helicopter yet. Give me a call at the shop after the holidays 203 294-1314, I would like to here more about your project.Ron
12-31-2005, 03:27 PM
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ORIGINAL: Metalmorphous
Greg thank you for the e-mail you sent today, I will give you a call next week. All I can say is WOW it didn't look like that when it left here. How in the world did you get the paint inside the gun ports with out any deviations or bleed through. You are an artist!!
Ron
Greg thank you for the e-mail you sent today, I will give you a call next week. All I can say is WOW it didn't look like that when it left here. How in the world did you get the paint inside the gun ports with out any deviations or bleed through. You are an artist!!
Ron
I was wondering the EXACT same thing and came to the same conclusion - his work is amazing.
I will be in touch in the next week or so about bringing the F-100 up.
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RE: Metal Morphing a BVM F-86
Hey Mike
The rivets are pressed in using the time honored and somewhat boring hot brass tube in a soldering pencil technique. What you are really doing is distorting the substrate under the seamless aluminum. Temperature control is sort of important. This plane has been a lot of fun!
BRG
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The rivets are pressed in using the time honored and somewhat boring hot brass tube in a soldering pencil technique. What you are really doing is distorting the substrate under the seamless aluminum. Temperature control is sort of important. This plane has been a lot of fun!
BRG
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Greg,
Thanks for the response and the insight. I have been a model builder most of my adult life and must confess a Sabre fixation. To date I have only built smaller scale statics but this past year became aware of the big BVM 80" F-86 and am scheming to get my shaking hands on one. Your work is truly extraordinary and life-like and just may be the catalysts to push me over the edge.
In the past have flown "real" planes for a hobby but the wife really doesn’t want me to... expense and possibility of digging a big hole so she is urging me to go the RC route. She has no idea of the cost of turbine scale jets. Anyway my immediate scheme is to build the Saber as a museum piece static. I would include all the plumbing and mounts for a future turbine install and fly the beast after I am good enough with stick and rudder to tackle an unforgiving scale jet.
I have experience creating the illusion of rivets in small scale plastic kits and this process sounds similar. I must say again your work is the closest thing to what the real thing looks like of any I have seen. Could you recommend any written/video source for instruction in this technique?
Regards,
Mike
Thanks for the response and the insight. I have been a model builder most of my adult life and must confess a Sabre fixation. To date I have only built smaller scale statics but this past year became aware of the big BVM 80" F-86 and am scheming to get my shaking hands on one. Your work is truly extraordinary and life-like and just may be the catalysts to push me over the edge.
In the past have flown "real" planes for a hobby but the wife really doesn’t want me to... expense and possibility of digging a big hole so she is urging me to go the RC route. She has no idea of the cost of turbine scale jets. Anyway my immediate scheme is to build the Saber as a museum piece static. I would include all the plumbing and mounts for a future turbine install and fly the beast after I am good enough with stick and rudder to tackle an unforgiving scale jet.
I have experience creating the illusion of rivets in small scale plastic kits and this process sounds similar. I must say again your work is the closest thing to what the real thing looks like of any I have seen. Could you recommend any written/video source for instruction in this technique?
Regards,
Mike