The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

[Snoopy1]

Well I am not a happy camper. Working with this west paint it is not working. The primer went very well but when I went to paint the cowl white it all went to !!!!!!!!!, the spray can was not working it was coming out like light greas it would hit the cowl and just sit there it would not flow at all , tried a heavy coat but it just sat there it just would not flow out. And on top that the can is empty before I got the top half , so am pissed. Will have to let it dry and sand it all off and start again with some thing else well $125 bucks down the hole.

 

[Jetpainter]

Well I am not a happy camper. Working with this west paint it is not working. The primer went very well but when I went to paint the cowl white it all went to !!!!!!!!!, the spray can was not working it was coming out like light greas it would hit the cowl and just sit there it would not flow at all , tried a heavy coat but it just sat there it just would not flow out. And on top that the can is empty before I got the top half , so am pissed. Will have to let it dry and sand it all off and start again with some thing else well $125 bucks down the hole.

That sucks.

 

[AKNick]

Let me know if you can't find them. I'll mail you some.

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I found a ten pack on amazon for $3.00!!! Type in "ZAMA fuel filter" and it pops up in a few styles. ZAMA is owned by STIHL and was used in Homelite products as well I found out. There are a lot of china knock offs... everywhere. STIHL is made in the USA.

ZF-1 is for 1/8" line there is an original with one barb, newer version with two barbs I believe. designed for 30cc and under I think.
ZF-2 is for 3/16" line
ZF-3 is for 1/8" line and 30cc and larger
ZF-4 is for 3/16" line 30cc and Larger
ZF-4 is for 1/4" line 30cc and Larger

I am going to get some ZF-1's and ZF-3's and compare. That was some fun research!

 

[stangflyer]

Well I am not a happy camper. Working with this west paint it is not working. The primer went very well but when I went to paint the cowl white it all went to !!!!!!!!!, the spray can was not working it was coming out like light greas it would hit the cowl and just sit there it would not flow at all , tried a heavy coat but it just sat there it just would not flow out. And on top that the can is empty before I got the top half , so am pissed. Will have to let it dry and sand it all off and start again with some thing else well $125 bucks down the hole.

What paint are you using @Snoopy1? Is this the same paint as I used on the Jtec Pitts?

 

[Snoopy1]

What paint are you using @Snoopy1? Is this the same paint as I used on the Jtec Pitts?

Yes it is from the same company.

 

[stangflyer]

Yes it is from the same company.

My White also had serious issues. If you remember correctly, I posted the results in the build thread. However, Mike definitely made it right with me. Get hold of him and let him know what happened. Not only does he need to know so that he can take care of you. But also for others that purchase their products. They need to be aware of this.

 

[pawnshopmike]

I found a ten pack on amazon for $3.00!!! Type in "ZAMA fuel filter" and it pops up in a few styles. ZAMA is owned by STIHL and was used in Homelite products as well I found out. There are a lot of china knock offs... everywhere. STIHL is made in the USA.

ZF-1 is for 1/8" line there is an original with one barb, newer version with two barbs I believe. designed for 30cc and under I think.
ZF-2 is for 3/16" line
ZF-3 is for 1/8" line and 30cc and larger
ZF-4 is for 3/16" line 30cc and Larger
ZF-4 is for 1/4" line 30cc and Larger

I am going to get some ZF-1's and ZF-3's and compare. That was some fun research!

Awesome.

 

[Bluepilot2003]

I decided to head back to the front of the ARS again. This time I installed the throttle and choke servos and set them both up.

Not much else today besides 3 flights on my 50cc Edge

 

[Snoopy1]

My White also had serious issues. If you remember correctly, I posted the results in the build thread. However, Mike definitely made it right with me. Get hold of him and let him know what happened. Not only does he need to know so that he can take care of you. But also for others that purchase their products. They need to be aware of this.

I have sent him an email today explaining what happened. Hopefully he responds, will keep you informed. What did he do for you.

 

[49dimes]

Got a carbon fiber landing gear "bored" for pants/wheels and fuse attach. Installed the pants and wheels. Going on my buddies Edge. The stock aluminum gear was pretty flimsy so I guess he wont mind that I destroyed it making templates .