Nick has restored many planes using the Poly-Fiber system, and he has a copy of their manual in the hangar. I wish I'd read it before we started. The manual is full of tips and advice, and would have forewarned that trying to apply a subsequent coat of Poly-Brush over a not-quite-dry previous coat can cause the second coat to lift up and off the Poly-Fiber. Note the light color spots on the fuselage just over Tom's right shoulder.
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| Looking closely you can see a couple of "lifted"spots where another coating of Poly-Brush will be required. |
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Another coat of Poly-Brush is generally a good idea.
The orange tint becomes deeper and richer and any missed spots become quite evident. |
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| Executive decision making... |
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| ...or deciding if the work table can be cleared for lunch? |
Photos and text by Kathleen Jacques.
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Thanks for your comment. We figured anyone who stumbled across our blog was a fellow vintage aircraft buff, so we hope you've enjoyed our tales of triumph along with the woe. I'll pass along any questions you may have for Nick and Tom; maybe, just maybe they'll figure out an answer! Keep flying! Regards,
Kate