1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

[lakelover]

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

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

You go first!

(I have no doubt you will!)

 

[Woodonglass]

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

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

Yep, As SOON as I get some 70 degree temps she's gunna get SHOT!!!! Gunna try and get pics posted 2-nite of her in primer.

 

[Psiclown]

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

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

Yep, As SOON as I get some 70 degree temps she's gunna get SHOT!!!! Gunna try and get pics posted 2-nite of her in primer.

Motor's lookin' fresh!

 

[Woodonglass]

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

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

Thanks Clown! Now I GOT to get busy on Painting the hull!!!!

 

[Woodonglass]

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

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

I finally got the first coat of Pettit Undercoater on her. Used my HF HVLP spray gun and it went on smooth and easy. Looks like I'm gunna like this stuff. Lakelover pointed out that you can use the Majic hardener in Easypoxy so I am gunna try it when I put on the Easypoxy finish coat. I'll let you know how it turns out. Looks like Wednesday will be my next paint day. Gunna be in the 30's tomorrow here in Oklahoma and then back in the 70's and 80's the rest of the week. Maybe I can get her all Painted by the weekend.

From this

To this... (click to enlarge)

 

[andgott]

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

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

Looking good!

How do you like that HVLP gun??? What kind/size compressor are you using? I 'shot' my paint with a HVLP turbine, but it was a kind of cheap one, and I'm debating what to upgrade to...

 

[Woodonglass]

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

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

I bought a 60 Gallon Sears 5hp two stage compressor. It took some experimenting with the gun settings and pressure settings but once I got that it layed down very nice. For me I had to Open the volume approx. what I felt was 80% and set the regulator on the gun at 35 lbs. Set the Fan at a slight oval and sprayed at about 10" distance. That was for the primer. Worked GREAT!!!! I bought the disposable plastic cups but... It cleaned up good so I will use it again!!!! I will keep you posted when I shoot the Easypoxy finish coat. Like I said I AM gunna put the Hardener in and see how that works.

 

[lakelover]

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

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

It's looking good, thanks for the pics.

 

[produceguy]

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

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

Woodonglass, She's lookin great.

 

[archbuilder]

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

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

Nice looking work Wood! Keep up, summer is on the way!

 

[Psiclown]

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

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

Your patience with the filling and sanding and filling and sanding paid off brother. Looks great.

 

[Woodonglass]

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

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

Your patience with the filling and sanding and filling and sanding paid off brother. Looks great.

Woodonglass, She's lookin great.

Nice looking work Wood! Keep up, summer is on the way!

No pics tonite, all I did was sand down primer coat #1 and shot final primer coat. Looks good. Hope to sand that down tommorrow after work and then MAYBE shoot the first Finish coat on Thursday evening. Supposed to be in the 80's so we'll see.

 

[lakelover]

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

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

Good to see you're hard at work.

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Nice clean looking engine there Wood, keep up the good work.

I'd go with the automotive enamel, or.....yeah I have to say it, Imron.

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Everything is looking great WnG

That Lark is in really nice shape from the look of it, those 60s Evinrudes have style

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Good to see you're hard at work.

You're making great progress yourself. Sanding and prepping for paint is NOT my favorite.

Nice clean looking engine there Wood, keep up the good work.

I'd go with the automotive enamel, or.....yeah I have to say it, Imron.

Yeah, my B.I.L. said Imron too!! I'm gunna try the EasyPoxy and if she don't work then next year I'll flip her and sand her down and Imron her.

Everything is looking great WnG

That Lark is in really nice shape from the look of it, those 60s Evinrudes have style

Yeah, I worry about the Selectric Shift but for now she seems to be working just fine. I understand that water getting to the lower unit is the culprit so I spent the time and money to try to ensure that it was sealed really good. We'll see howit goes.

 

[local825]

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Niceeeeeeeeeee, just curious what will you use for the keel.......

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Niceeeeeeeeeee, just curious what will you use for the keel.......

Thanks!

Not sure I understand your question? If you mean what DID I use for the keel, I sanded it down with 40 grit paper and used poly resin and mat to build up the low spots. I then used 3M Marine Filler to Fair it all back to it's original shape and then used 180 grit to sand it smooth. She is now All in Primer.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Well, my wife reminded me that my Grandson is TWO on Saturday so I guess No painting this weekend. She is all prepped and ready to go. Two coats of primer, sanded smooth as a baby's behind. All I'll have to do is tack rag her down and shoot her. Hopefully one evening next week. I'll keep you posted. QUESTION?? Should I keep the Motor Original or Paint it to Match the color scheme of the boat? Sky Blue and White. Opinions???

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[Cadwelder]

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

QUESTION?? Should I keep the Motor Original or Paint it to Match the color scheme of the boat? Sky Blue and White. Opinions???
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Not even a question to me keep her like she left the factory......