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Post by Ellis on Dec 6, 2008 23:37:22 GMT 1
This is what I have planned for brushless 480 Cub that has the plexi window. The beige and blue just isn't bright enough for me.  FMS makes a good design tool. I added some more details, and a little something for the Star Trek fans. |
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Post by alexinflight on Dec 13, 2008 15:36:30 GMT 1
Did you start this painted Cub yet? I am doing a Air Raider cub sceme for a firend whom is a big Oakland Raiders fan. Silver and black and a few decals here and there.
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Post by Ellis on Dec 13, 2008 19:06:51 GMT 1
Did you start this painted Cub yet? I am doing a Air Raider cub sceme for a firend whom is a big Oakland Raiders fan. Silver and black and a few decals here and there. I put some urethane on the wing, but that's about it. It's been too cold for paintig. |
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Post by admiralev on Dec 13, 2008 19:39:46 GMT 1
why dont you use this scheme on that airboat your crafting?
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Post by Ellis on Dec 13, 2008 19:51:12 GMT 1
I don't think I'm going to paint the airboat. Instead I'm covering it with vinyl, for strength and durability. I'll be able to run it up on sand and gravel that way, without any damage. If the thing works like i hope it will, It'll need a thick skin. ;D
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Post by Ellis on Jan 8, 2009 22:17:24 GMT 1
OK, the painting is DONE! It's the Ellis 480 I learned a lot about spray painting - next time it will be easier.     I just couldn't resist. I still need to cut in the servos under the wing, then she's ready for action. |
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Post by admiralev on Jan 8, 2009 22:48:21 GMT 1
wow, that color transition is amazing! how did you get them to fan out like that!?!
excellent work. certainly the most eye-catching cub ive seen. didya go for the urethane method?
admiral
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Post by badlands on Jan 8, 2009 22:59:10 GMT 1
Very nice looking Cub.
I would be scared to fly it!
Well done.
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Post by Ellis on Jan 9, 2009 0:27:24 GMT 1
wow, that color transition is amazing! how did you get them to fan out like that!?! excellent work. certainly the most eye-catching cub ive seen. didya go for the urethane method? admiral Thanks Admiral, Yeah I used urethane and some lightweight spackle. I covered the fuse in packaging tape - poor mans Econokote. It was a learning experience using spray cans as airbrush, but I could tag a boxcar now LOL. Very nice looking Cub. I would be scared to fly it! Well done. Thanks Badlands, I'm sure there will be some butterflies until it's...(cough) broken in.  |
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Post by mrmugen on Jan 9, 2009 7:50:25 GMT 1
Dude nice Job! Man I ought to dig up the air gun and at least wreck a wing or 2 and try something like that. That is sweet! Thanks for sharing! So just how much free time did it take? And you used rattle cans? Thats great man....jealous as all get out...  Kevin I gotta say it....SCHWING!!! |
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Post by ginginho on Jan 9, 2009 13:50:52 GMT 1
Ellis, that's bloomin lovely. I love the logos but can't quite see the Cub one clearly behind the number and Spektrum one, it looks like it's a bear cub flashing it's bits. Could you get a close up of that too, I suspect it has comedy value.
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Post by Ellis on Jan 9, 2009 17:51:54 GMT 1
Thanks for the "SCHWING" Kevin. The paint went pretty fast - that Krylon fusion(rattle can) dries pretty quick. Had to figure out the over-spray issue and which direction to start from. the most time was spent futzing around with the urethane, polycrilic, Spackle and sanding. Ginginho, "it looks like it's a bear cub flashing it's bits" man that cracked me up! If I'd only thought of that...sorry to dissapoint - it's a stock Piper Cub logo.  |
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Post by inline300 on Jan 12, 2009 22:56:48 GMT 1
Awesome
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Post by Ellis on Jan 13, 2009 3:48:39 GMT 1
Thanks,
For that to be your first post, I am honored.
Welcome to the Cub Club.
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Post by SCC on Jan 13, 2009 10:34:06 GMT 1
Great looking job Ellis. |
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