Today we finally had a class together after me missing a few due to Division Office commitments. Now that the fuselage, tail feathers, and wings are constructed, it's time to coat the entire surface in aircraft dope, prior to covering. A trip to the hobby store got me some dope, as well as a few cheap brushes to use. Opening the jar brought back memories of dad's shop and my basement as a kid, and a stark reminder of how much this stuff stinks! Thankfully our location in the classroom is close to a window for ventilation, and the students did not complain too much about the smell. The thing about dope is that no amount of detergent of any sort gets it out of clothing, so I brought in a work coat from home to protect the students. Some rubber gloves were a good choice, too, as this stuff isn't great for your skin either. Two ladies tackled the painting today, and we'll be ready to start covering on Friday. I have to remember to bring a razor blade or an X-acto knife to cut the tissue paper as well.
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