While we are not quite finished with the F-84F project the time has come to start painting the A-7E. So, last week we tried as we could to get the airplane cleaned prior to paint. Saturday and Sunday I spent a good part of the morning masking area we do not want paint on. Today I sprayed primer. Even after some hard work washing the airframe I still found areas that were dirty. It should be 106F today, so that paint will be cooked on! I think I sunburned the bald spot on top of my head.

The fin cap and radome need some fiberglass work, they will be painted later.

After cleaning:



After priming:



And what we are going for:



I hope to spray the gloss white tomorrow and the gloss Gull Gray Thursday.




CB

http://www.angelfire.com/dc/jinxx1/Desrt_Wings.html

are you using Gloss Light Gull Gray because of a Museum maintenance requirement?

Just asking because that is a 1970 era paint scheme

Rex

one from each squadron??,,"geeez Rex, how many display cases will that take up?"

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The first cruise for this airplane was with the Rampagers aboard the Forrestal in the Med in 1970. As it will be outside for the time being a gloss finish will hold up the best. Besides, I do not like the tactical scheme she carried at the end of her career!

CB

http://www.angelfire.com/dc/jinxx1/Desrt_Wings.html

I think one of the reasons that the paint was changed from Flat to Gloss was because of the effect the elements was having on the finish of the Flats

I was just curious,,,,,,that looks like another fun project for you to work on

enjoy

Rex

one from each squadron??,,"geeez Rex, how many display cases will that take up?"

http://hangardeckview.blogspot.com/

Nice that you have the pylons, I hear they are hard to get with DeMilled acft. Send more pic's please. Keep up the Great work, Darren