DC-3 Paint Question

Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:17 pm

Hi Gang,

Just curious to see if anybody out there has painted a DC-3. Looking to see how many gallons it took you, and what the scheme was. Helping some friends figure out a paint solution, and could use the info.

Thanks in advance.

Tue Oct 21, 2008 4:15 pm

Are you going to spray it or roll it. ?

Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:57 pm

We recently re-shot one of our planes with a D-Day paint scheme. I don't know how many gallons it took of the top of my head, but I'll see if I can figure it out next time I go to the hangar. It also took what seemed like acres of masking and tape!! We were happy with the end result, though!

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Regards,

Andy

Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:46 pm

NICE! So now I'm waiting for the air to air shots of both of your Gooney Birds together.

Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:48 pm

I think Jim Terry painted his with house paint. You might contact him at Pacific Prowler. He's real happy with the way it turned out. Dan Scott (N150D) touches his up with house paint.

Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:43 pm

Andy,

I'd be very interested in finding out if you can. Thanks.