I would also be interested in that, as I can't make it this year either. Collin in Calgary
-------------------------------------------------- From: <brian.kraut at eamanufacturing.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 1:05 PM To: "Jeff York" <jeffyork40 at yahoo.com>; "KRnet" <krnet at list.krnet.org> Subject: Re: KR> gathering forum idea > Sounds like a very good idea to me. I wish I could be there, but a big > annual trade show I do every year has been moved and I need to be in New > Orleans. > > If anyone does a video of this forum I would like to get a copy. > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: KR> gathering forum idea > From: Jeff York <jeffyork40 at yahoo.com> > Date: Wed, September 25, 2013 11:40 am > To: "flesner at frontier.com" <flesner at frontier.com>, KRnet > <krnet at list.krnet.org> > > Larry, > > I know its last minute but last night while working in my shop, I had an > idea. > > Many have commented on my KR2 paint job and I have been fortunate to win > a few awards with it and other projects. Dan Heath pointed out to me > that it had a lot to do with my paint jobs. > > So, I thought, if it would benefit the group, I would be happy to put on > a forum on painting a KR/airplane. > > I could bring my recently painted wheel pants and other support items > such as the different spray guns I use. I can discuss the difference in > standard gravity feed guns, HVLP and the newest innovation in spray > technology, LVLP guns. > > I would also bring a few samples of the different paints such as > Acrylic, Enamel, and Urethane and discuss single stage paints, and multi > stage base coat clear coats and the benefits of each. How to decide > which paint is right for my budget? > > I have seen a lot of airplane and automotive paint jobs and I feel and > would point out that I believe the difference in a great paint job and a > so so paint job is so close that with just a little extra time and very > little extra effort, many could achieve the same level of paint as I > have. There are just a few techniques when painting that make a world of > difference. > > I can also share how I built a spray booth in my garage that I can also > disassemble and erect in my hanger. It cost about 50.00 in materials to > erect this booth. > > I think a lot of KR builders and aircraft builder's share a great pride > in their hand built aircraft. They spend many years building their plane > and with just a few tips and techniques, they can gain a great deal of > additional pride with a fantastic paint job. All their effort shows that > if they have the skills to build something that can fly, they can easily > gain the skills to create and exceptional paint job to match their > exceptional building skills. > > Now, I am not a professional painter. Never have been and I imagine > there are several KR builders who can paint better then me. But, I have > been able to gain a decent amount of knowledge over the years that I > have applied to my projects and I would enjoy sharing it with others and > give back to my fellow KR builders and community. > > If it is to late and you have all the forums booked up, I understand. > Please take my offer in the spirit of giving back that I intend it. > > Jeff York > KR2 > 2010 Gathering, Peoples Choice, Best Interior > 2011 AirFest, Best Experimental, Best Interior, Best Instrument > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to > change options > > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
