26-29/12/2018 - Priming - 22H

Long time ago... but it's priming time again...

I collected a huge amount of parts to prime in the meanwhile so this promised to become a big time priming session.

And it was. Took 3 days. 6 hours of cleaning and cuffing, 8 hours of priming one side, and 6 hours the next day for the opposite side.

Learned something new again... I noticed that my paint gun was having a lot of problems and at first I though it was due to the paint which was a bit over aged already.
the gun was spitting drops of paint and after a while stopped spraying paint. Very strange. By luck, I found out that the top of my paint bucket that sits on top of the gun was not getting any air inlet in the top. the hole that used to be there was closed with paint from previous paint sessions. I drilled 3 very small holes in the top of the lit and all of a sudden the spray painting worked like a charm again.

Here's an overview of all the parts:

Site Options

All Articles - Newest First
All Articles - Oldest First - Chronologic build
My favorite RV7
How could it ever get to this point
Tools required
Workshop Blog Overview
Primer, primer choices, primer wars...
Training project, self assessment
New Builder Tips
Formalities Regulation
Planning and dreaming

Fuselage Kit

Legal Mumbo-Jumbo

It’s possible (not likely) that I’m not as smart as I think I am. (Occasionally, I have moments when I know this to be true. Fortunately, the feeling passes quickly.) Although I have tried to make this information as accurate as I can, it is not only possible, but also quite likely, that erroneous and misguided information lurks within these pages. I cannot and do not warrant these pages to be error free and correct. Furthermore, I accept no liability for the use of this (mis)information. And, as many would say, your mileage may vary. If, after reading this, you are intent on proceeding, please be aware that the contents of this site are protected by copyright (copyright © 2011 and 2012). Nonetheless, you may copy this material subject to these two conditions: (1) any information used is for non-commercial purposes, and (2) the source of the material is properly credited. Of course, you may link to any page herein. At some articles, snippets of the plans from Vans are visible. These are for educational and illustrations purposes only and should never be used as plans for part construction or assembly as plans may have changed since the picture was taken and more important they are protected by Copyright by the Vans Aircraft Mothership company.