Hello all,
I'm a recent BAR after ~17 years of not giving rockets a second thought. I got back into Estes A-D and am enjoying it "again for the first time".
First of all, a big thank-you to those here who have contributed tips, tricks, hints, and suggestings for gluing, filling, sanding, painting, etc. I have spent *many* hours reading posts on rmr and have benefitted greatly from the community wisdom.
I used Krylon for my first round of kits and am pleased with the results, but of course am looking to improve. Based on previous threads I have decided to put on additional coats of primer- I was only using two, which can yield a "nice" but not "show off" finish.
But I'm also trying not to break the bank, so I was tempted by the 94 cent ColorPlace brand at Wal-Mart. Then I noticed that the coverage area advertised for the 10 oz. ColorPlace was 10 sq. ft. and the coverage area for a $2.37 can of Krylon 12 oz. was 25 sq. ft., making the per-sq-ft price almost equal.
Yeah, I know this isn't an earth shattering revelation, but if the coverage area is accurate what possible motivation is there for the house brand? I've used both and Krylon is better.
One last thing- does there exist (or is there interest in) a website where beginners could post, for example, a macro picture of a nosecone with an imperfect finish, and then get commentary from the veterens as to possible causes and solutions.
In concluion, happy flying!