.
If possible, best results can usually be obtained by spraying on the color finish coats. Reduce the dope for spraying fifty-
fifty with Supercoat Thinner. Two or three coats of your base color should give good coverage if the surface preparation
was sufficient. The following steps outline the finishing coats that were used on the prototype models to duplicate the color
scheme of Glen Sig's Smith.
Spray three coats of Brilliant White Supercoat Dope on the entire airplane including the plastic parts. Refer to previous
section for notes on painting the plastic parts.
When dry, mask off the edges of the red trim color areas with Drafting Tape (3M Scotch brand is available at most office
and art supply stores). Completely cover with paper and tape all areas that should remain white. Use heavy, close grained
paper (not newsprint, etc.). Brush or spray the edges of the drafting tape with clear dope. This seals the tape, preventing
leakage of the red trim color underneath the tape. Spray on two coats of Light Red Supercoat Dope. When dry, carefully
remove the tape.
Spray on a coat of clear dope to protect the colors from scuffing and to give the entire color scheme a uniform gloss.
The black pin stripes along the red and white color separation lines were put on at this point using a #5 technical drafting
pen (Rapid-a-Graph or Castell) and black drawing ink. You must spray several more light coats of clear dope over the ink
lines, after they are dry, in order to make them fuel proof and permanent.
18.
Completing The Cockpit
a.
Trim the cockpit opening to final shape using the full size pattern provided below as a guide. A piece of black rubber tubing
is provided for simulating the cockpit edging. With a sharp single edge razor blade, slit the tubing lengthwise along one
side so that it can be opened and slipped over the edge of the 1/8" balsa cockpit rim. Use epoxy glue to permanently
fasten the tubing in place.
