The first thing I did was prep the wings and tail feathers for the red tips. I opted to use regular spray paint since my model was electric. If the model was glow/gas powered, I would’ve used fuel proof paint or covering film. After masking off the tips, a scouring pad was used to remove the gloss from the covering. Just prior to painting, I removed any contaminants with a bit of acetone on a lint free rag. MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS PREMIUM members can access this article and many others highlighting amazing techniques, RC airplane builds and projects. When you become a member, you’ll get instant online access to our back-issue archives, the latest Model Airplane News Digital Editions, all of our newsstand-only special issues, and much more.
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Kermit Weeks talks about an A26 with 4 underwing pods with 2 50s in each plus 2 turrets with 2 50s in each and along with an eight gun nose you get a total of twenty 50 cals available. Adding the pods and the turrets would definitely set one apart from the run of the mill. You can find this article at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h__pJHMjjcw (the guns are at about 14:00).
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