August 23, 2016Uncategorized unwrapping…which brings the day glow Latest pictures from Ilio – now with the unwrapping that shows off the day glow (red-orange fluorescent – FS 21563 (MIL)) on […]
August 17, 2016Uncategorized ST-12 Numbering and final touches… Ilio has been cranking on N26AE but will need an extra week to put the final touches. In the meantime, ST-12 is […]
August 16, 2016Uncategorized Christmas in August… 4 more days before Christmas. Planning to pick up N26AE in Corona this Friday – pretty exciting – the gift wrapping is […]
August 7, 2016Uncategorized Here is the camouflage with a clear gloss coat This is a Medium Green (FS 24102) and Tan (FS 20219) with a clear gloss coat. The final finish with a semi-gloss […]
August 2, 2016Uncategorized That’s the beginning of the end – the new paint job has finally started… …with the underside in Light Grey – Federal Standard 26622.
August 1, 2016August 1, 2016Uncategorized “The” SF 260 Book: SIAI Marchetti – Agile Penguins in Belgian Skies A few days ago, I received a copy of the book “SIAI Marchetti – Agile Penguins in Belgian Skies”. The authors, Serge Van […]
July 30, 2016Uncategorized Corrosion protection treatment… N26AE with Alodine (corrosion protection) treatment – that’s the spots of goo that can be seen on the metal. Next step is […]
July 15, 2016Uncategorized Some more progress on stripping the paint… Wings have been paint stripped and wing root fairing removed…