The Colorado Front range has seen quite a bit of overcast, rainy weather this past week, so there has presented itself precious little time to get outside to paint models or do anything in the way of flying them.
I did encounter an afternoon with a bit of respite from the drizzle when I managed to get out and shoot white primer on the three Deltie gliders.
These are now in the process of being sanded with 400 grit to smooth out all the surfaces.
The idea here is not to sand down to bare wood, but instead to provide a smooth 'canvas' for providing coloring with permanent markers.
The primer coat prevents the marker fluid from soaking into the balsa wood and producing fuzzy edges.
The booster rocket...
After accidentally breaking off yet another balsa glider support pin, I decided 'enough is enough'.
Those weak fin end pieces have now been removed, and I will be re-building them with stronger basswood versions.
More to come.....