Dick Stafford's Rocket Dungeon Blog

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    Gonna need some high build-up primer (2009-08-08)
    Glassing the cone for my forthcoming BT-101 rocket went pretty smoothly. Well, smoothly isn't exactly accurate. What I meant is that I got it done without glassing myself or my workbench. However, ... [Read More]

    Rustoleum Professional Primer + Rustoleum Camouflage Paint = (2010-01-27)
    Stupid Rocket Trick #12 - Crazy crazing, man. I'll guess I'll wait a couple of days, sand, and re-coat. [Read More]

    Primer woes (2011-09-28)
    I've been filling/sanding/priming/sanding by Big Brite clone and need to make a note to myself: Next time, buy something other than Rustoleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2x .  I have had this ... [Read More]

    More comments on Rustoleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X Primer (2012-05-16)
    I have a few additional comments on this primer.  Just in case I forget to tell myself not to buy more or if I find it on a really good sale :)   I sanded down the crazed spots and ... [Read More]

    Even more on Rustoleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X Primer (2012-05-31)
    In my previous posts (click "...Tips" tag at the bottom of this post), I described the crazing problem that I experienced. Well, I am now doubting myself and my results.  There is a whole TRF ... [Read More]