Tag Archives: Foam

Hey! Who put a Learjet in my Basement?

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

The foam has hardened, and just one more coat of paint up top before the real fun begins.

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Shell – Star Wars Edition

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

The shaping is nearly complete. I’m finally cutting around the edges so the panels will come loose again. The pattern on the panels gives the shell a different look. It reminds me of something that happened a long time ago in … Continue reading →

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… and He Disappeared in a Cloud of Dust.

Posted on May 8, 2010 by

I’m making great progress with the final shaping. Unfortunately, the foam putty I’m using is hard to get locally and in limited supply online too. I have to order it and wait for the next batch to arrive in order … Continue reading →

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Shell Update

Posted on April 18, 2010 by

Um, yea. This sanding bit is taking much longer than I expected. Big surprise huh?

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Port Side Foam Putty Skim Coat

Posted on March 12, 2010 by

If I do this right, I shouldn’t have too much touch-up work after this sanding pass.

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Final Shaping Started

Posted on March 7, 2010 by

Well, the port side final shaping is under way. I’m using adjustable flexible sanders from AFS that are typically used on cars, but they work great on any curved surface.

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Project Progress

Posted on March 3, 2010 by

I’ve been battling bronchitis, so the last few weeks haven’t been very productive. Sanding tends to be bad for already irritated lungs. I’m ready now, with respirator in hand, to start the final sanding and shaping of the foam on … Continue reading →

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Foam Progress (Purple Haze)

Posted on December 6, 2009 by

The rough shaping and sanding is done. Final sanding requires a guide coat, so I found some old acrylic paint I had sitting around and used that. What, you thought I wanted a purple plane? Only if I was Prince … Continue reading →

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More Fun with Foam

Posted on November 23, 2009 by

Just a quick update on my progress: Phase 1: Rough trimming -Complete Phase 2: Rough shaping -In progress Phase 3: Foam putty (Fill in bubbles and other voids) -In progress Phase 4: Final shaping (Various automotive block sanders) -Not started … Continue reading →

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Foam is finally here!

Posted on November 13, 2009 by

…took longer than expected, but the Bondo finally cured, and I was able to fill the shell wall voids with foam. It was more than a little surprising that it took so many cans to get it done- 12 in … Continue reading →

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