1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

[produceguy]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Looks realy nice wood.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Well she's all dressed up in her Primer dress, ready for the Color Kote. Hopefully that will be in the morning. Look out Bikini Blue Here we Come!!!!!
NOTE: That Dark Gray Blotch is High Build primer, Had some deep scratches in that area and just to lazy to fix em. Hopin this will work, if not this will be a project for next year.

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[archbuilder]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Looks nice Wood, any idea when you will get color on?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

I'm all set up for in the Morning. I plan on getting up at Daybreak so the temp will be as low as possible. She is all wet sanded so all I will need to do is wipe her down with Acetone and Shoot her. If all goes as Planned I'll post pics of Coat #1 in the morning. Planning on 3 coats. I changed my mind on the paint and decided to go with Rustoleum's Harbor Blue, with the Valspar Hardener. I like the shade a little better. Closer match to my vinyl color.

 

[lakelover]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

OK, eagerly awaiting PICTURES. Finally you get to sweet-talk that blue right on, all the conditions are right. Good luck, we'll be watching!

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Well its 102 degrees right now, and gettin hotter... Looks like I'll be gettin up REAL early in the morning to shoot that paint. Hope all goes well.

 

[lakelover]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Well its 102 degrees right now, and gettin hotter... Looks like I'll be gettin up REAL early in the morning to shoot that paint. Hope all goes well.

That's too hot for me. I found it quite peaceful early in the morning with the birds keeping me company, but I guess a roller's a little quieter than a sprayer! Get up with the sun, hope it stays cool long enough to get the job done.

I was thwarted at every turn today. First the car trouble, then to HD, where they didn't have what I needed for what I'd hoped to work on. Finally gave up & mowed the lawn, then fireworks tonight!

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

I took my wife Antique'n yesterday and while we were out we tried to "Pass by" a Tractor Supply store. Couldn'tdo it!!! Wife went inside with me and bought me this....

Only problem was it was PINK!!! Soooooo....When I got up @ 5:00 am this morning to paint My Flamingo of course she had to be painted too!!!

Here she is with the first Color coat on her. I AM VERY PLEASED!!!!!

 

[KellyC]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Looking sharp there Wood, and I like the blue flamingo a lot better than a pink one anyway.

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Looks GREAT! I guess now you got your bird to keep you company too.

 

[lakelover]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

OK, looks great. I can see that shine already, wait til you get the other coats on. Seems to me this was a very popular color for boats when I was a kid.

I thought all flamingos were supposed to be pink! I guess not though.

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Yeah, but I was NOT gunna paint my Boat PINK!!!!!

 

[KellyC]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Yeah, but I was NOT gunna paint my Boat PINK!!!!!

But Wood, it would be very distinctive if you did buddy. Everyone in the world would know who you were

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Yeah, My Grandaughter would LOVE it!!!

 

[lakelover]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Any bug/bird/flying fuzz issues? You're painting outdoors, right?

 

[archbuilder]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Nice work Wood! That looks great! Maybe "blue flamingo" would be a good name for the boat?

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Any bug/bird/flying fuzz issues? You're painting outdoors, right?

No Bird Bombs or Bugs! No NUTTIN!!! It was an absolute PERFECT morning. Dead Calm Nothing Stirring. The Paint Gods were smiling on me. I'm Hoping this evening will be the same for Coat #2

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Nice work Wood! That looks great! Maybe "blue flamingo" would be a good name for the boat?

I decided LONG ago that would be her Name. She is a Lonestar "Flamingo" and there can be NO OTHER NAME!!

 

[lakelover]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

The Paint Gods were smiling on me.

That, my friend, is a rare occurrence! I hope for more of the same!

 

[produceguy]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

She looks great.
Maybe you could mount that flamingo the wife got you right on the bow, like a hood orderment. That would be cool.