nigel chandler 1 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 First of all, hi to all. My question is to anyone out there, thoughts to re skinning ARTF's the best way to do it & peoples experiences, if it can be done? personally im looking forward to my first Warbird in early 2018, & the aircraft im looking at its colour scheme is awful. so would at some point like to change. All help & thoughts about this particular subject would be very much appreciated Cheers Nige Chandler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Francis Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Paint over exciting covering then fuel proof. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Walby Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 IMHO I am with Phil, paint over existing. If you recover its likely you'll need to remove control surfaces, cowls, covers etc. A lot of extra work in my book as it will still be a ARTF model in the end! One thing worth bearing in mind is visibility, or lack of it! If new to warbirds you might have your work cut out with the new flying characteristics plus gear, flaps etc and the last thing you'll need something where the camouflage really works well! My vote would be to buy/finish and fly, then at a later date give it paint job. If all does not go to plan you can change the colour while repairing it after a more serious incident! I really don't like invasion stripes, but sometimes its only the bit that I can see clearly (lesson learnt flying in poor autumn light & getting dark!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nigel chandler 1 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 cheers guys, many thanks for replying. everything taken on board & i look forward to trying your suggestions when the time comes. thanks once again. Happy flying. Nige Chandler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard dalgleish Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Hi Nigel I reworked a brand new Blackhorse FW190 recently. I stripped off all the covering, re-hinged everything properly, new retract bearers and decent retracts, full glass and resin finish with panel lines etc. It took me the best part of 12 months on and off, it was worth it but took as much work as building one from a plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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