I've only worked a few hours a day lately on the plane. This entry will total everything I've done since my last entry. I had to take my Mom to the Hospital on Thursday....Hopefully it is not too serious (She's 86, but very strong!). Anyhow, I did manage to find the interior paint I've decided to go with. I found 3 cans at Keck's Hardware (Trenton) and they said they will be getting another shippment in next Wednesday. I removed everything that was not riveted down in the cockpit/baggage areas and then taped off what was not going to be painted. I then cleaned the panels and bench parts with Acetone and began painting. I can't say enough about this paint (Rustoleum Hammered Gray). It goes on easily and with 2 coats, looks excellent! I've got everything done except the actural interior of the plane. I will begin shooting that tomorrow or Monday. I just hope this paint is as durable as it is beautiful! I also got my shippment of Stainless Steel button screws for the interior. The screws will look great in contrast with the new interior color. I also ordered and recieved a couple of bandsaw blades. I sold a bunch of stuff on e-bay this week and have a little cash reserve in my pay-pal account. I use this for airplane stuff...looks like I can check out the catalogs and get ready to place an order........
Front of fuselage taped off and ready to clean and prime
Rear of baggage area taped off and ready....
Everything removable was prepped and painted on the bench. (Color is actually lighter than picture)
