Canopy Frame

Getting a little closer to being done. The following is adding more detail to the canopy frame and Instrument housing. I added height to the sides, a lip to the instrument sunscreen and I flattened the front of the housing for the air intake flap.

The texture is done by using 3M Rocker Panel Spray (auto paint store).

The top cover in made by using a thick vinyl tape to outline the cover, then use body filler to blend the edges, once you get the shapes, remove the vinyl tape and you get nice even edge to the cover. Spray on the panel spray then sand and prime the panel spray to get the desired finish. When you spray the texture, be sure to mask and protect the rest of the canopy frame, this stuff is hard to sand off.

The rest is painting using flat black enamel and a white that matches the model.

Next I will install the canopy.

At this point I have installed all the servos and programmed the model.
After a complete assembly I will set the C/G.

Plan to do the Maiden at the Spring Visalia aero tow.

My next and last post on the build will be finish shots of the 28.