Cessna 172 Replica Production

[cjellwood]

hmmm, that stuff looks handy! shame it is only sold in USA

So it looks like I need to plastic coat my plastic?

Chris

[AK Mongo]

It comes in different colors, so would solve your finishing issue. Check Local tool suppliers. It is most commonly used to add grips to metal tool handles. Maybe they have something similiar. Just a thought.

Reid

[cjellwood]

there is a product around called Plasti-Kote which is described as a super enamel paint. Might be worth grabbing a tin to see how it fairs. The plastidip stuff might go on a bit thick and end up messy which is likely where my handy work is concerned. I might get away with spraying

Chris

[Jordan Farmer]

it depends how pourous it is, but yeah, ive used plasticote on many things before now, should work fine, easiest place to pick it up is your local bodge it quick (B&Q)

[cjellwood]

it depends how pourous it is, but yeah, ive used plasticote on many things before now, should work fine, easiest place to pick it up is your local bodge it quick (B&Q)

what is plasti-kote exactly? How is it different from normal paint?

Chris

[Jordan Farmer]

well, its just a spray type of paint, and it seems to go on fairly nicely, but im thinking sany thick oil based paint could work fairly well, maybe a hobby paint?

[cjellwood]

Thanks Jordan, I can see a new thread happening on this subject

There is lots of bizarre stuff out there like this juice

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EasyFlo-95-Pol...3007f0ff746eef

Chris

[Matt Olieman]

@cjellwood, Thanks for the link.

If you haven't played with making molds.... watch out, you may end up with another hobby. Lot's of fun making casts and molds.

Matt Olieman

[No Longer Active]

I am very impressed with your throttles.

I actually think you have produced throttles that look better than the real thing. For sim use they are awsom. Many of the GA aircraft today (ie 1970's Cessna's) still have original equipment of their times and can look very worn and tatty. U have produced these lil fellas from scratch and your throttles are a real winner.

Proud to be British!

Alex

[cjellwood]

Cheers Alex, I am blushing slightly lol

Chris