Acme ROCKETEER Rocketpack kit build PICS PAGE 5
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Jack_Fauth
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Re: Acme ROCKETEER Rocketpack kit build
Hey Jimmy nice build, here are some more build pics, i love how the welds look on this guys engines
hope it helps
Jack
Lucas Francis Studio
Hey Jimmy nice build, here are some more build pics, i love how the welds look on this guys engines
hope it helps
Jack
Lucas Francis Studio
deathscythe
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Re: Acme ROCKETEER Rocketpack kit build
That would be great! I would like to see that. I didn't realize that the real fan needed to be painted...
That would be great! I would like to see that. I didn't realize that the real fan needed to be painted...
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That page helps alot, thanks Jack.
I'd be interested to know what paint he used - looks very good.
It's going to be another week or so before I can get more work done - I'm getting some kit parts to finish off the engines. I haven't decided if I am going to weather the engines yet, so I will leave that up in the air for the time being.
That page helps alot, thanks Jack.
I'd be interested to know what paint he used - looks very good.
It's going to be another week or so before I can get more work done - I'm getting some kit parts to finish off the engines. I haven't decided if I am going to weather the engines yet, so I will leave that up in the air for the time being.
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Since my old airbrush is a worthless POS, I just ordered the Paasche Talon so once I get comfortable with that, I may end up doing some weathering to the engines.
Since my old airbrush is a worthless POS, I just ordered the Paasche Talon so once I get comfortable with that, I may end up doing some weathering to the engines.
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There's also this stuff, but I haven't used it yet: The Official site of Thomas' Liquid Stainless Steel paint for Appliances – USA
And a video showing application: How to turn a white fridge into stainless steel - YouTube
And an alternate company that sells a similar product, but it's also available in a spray can: http://www.stainlesssteelpaint.com/index.html
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There's also this stuff, but I haven't used it yet: The Official site of Thomas' Liquid Stainless Steel paint for Appliances – USA
And a video showing application: How to turn a white fridge into stainless steel - YouTube
And an alternate company that sells a similar product, but it's also available in a spray can: http://www.stainlesssteelpaint.com/index.html
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Tafa is metal particles sprayed onto the surface, Its Real metal, Not metal powder in a paint base
Re: Acme ROCKETEER Rocketpack kit build
That Liquid Stainless Steel from Thomas looks really good. And they DO have it in a spray can. I'm still a little while away from the paint process but at least at this point I have some good options to choose from.
That Liquid Stainless Steel from Thomas looks really good. And they DO have it in a spray can. I'm still a little while away from the paint process but at least at this point I have some good options to choose from.
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Links if you have them please....I'm exploring all options at this point.
Links if you have them please....I'm exploring all options at this point.
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Thermal spray equipment and materials from Praxair Surface Technologies
Thermal spray equipment and materials from Praxair Surface Technologies
Re: Acme ROCKETEER Rocketpack kit build
From what I gather, I have to purchase expensive equipment for that process.
If that's the case, then I will have to explore a 'lifelike' paint process instead.
It's an expensive kit to say the least so I want to go after the best option that fits my budget.
Ive seen these kits painted and turn out great! Its all in the application and topcoat.
From what I gather, I have to purchase expensive equipment for that process.
If that's the case, then I will have to explore a 'lifelike' paint process instead.
It's an expensive kit to say the least so I want to go after the best option that fits my budget.
Ive seen these kits painted and turn out great! Its all in the application and topcoat.
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Apparently, Clint has been selling the kit with your link for a while now, where have you been?:lol
Your site is pretty much the only good reference for putting this together - so thank you!
I will finally be able to get back to work on this on Monday. Also stoked about trying out my new airbrush!!
Apparently, Clint has been selling the kit with your link for a while now, where have you been?:lol
Your site is pretty much the only good reference for putting this together - so thank you!
I will finally be able to get back to work on this on Monday. Also stoked about trying out my new airbrush!!
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The whole setup you would need runs about $5000 - $10,000. It's also a high heat application process, which would destroy hollow resin. Might work on a solid Indy Idol, but I don't think the rocketpack would survive.
The whole setup you would need runs about $5000 - $10,000. It's also a high heat application process, which would destroy hollow resin. Might work on a solid Indy Idol, but I don't think the rocketpack would survive.
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Oh its not like that at all if i remember what Rick told me.. "You could Plate a dollar Bill" And if your statement were true all the original Film packs would have melted wouldn't they have? They were plated with this process..
Oh its not like that at all if i remember what Rick told me.. "You could Plate a dollar Bill" And if your statement were true all the original Film packs would have melted wouldn't they have? They were plated with this process..
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I must have been reading the wrong thing off the website. I only saw thermal application rigs. Do you have a specific link to the one used for the film packs? I'm really curious to read about this process.
I must have been reading the wrong thing off the website. I only saw thermal application rigs. Do you have a specific link to the one used for the film packs? I'm really curious to read about this process.
