Painting the plane would be great , but be very careful. I’ve been in the aviation business since 1968 and have painted and seen lots of aircraft painted . Make sure to talk with some one who has done it before you do it . From stripping and preparing the surface to the actual painting . You have to remember unlike a car airplanes fly so weight ( paint ) and balance flight controls after paint is critical. But I know you guys can do it . Thanks for the video
agreed i have seen stall warning sensor tabs, pitot tubes, venturi tubes, etc painted on a plane or 2 and we had to resolve the issue. there is a lot of little things you really do not paint. We painted a few planes and then we would always get the guy that did not like our price and would have some auto guy paint it, then he would end up paying us to fix the things that needed fixed because it now did not pass inspection.
@@Thejohnnyoshow yup been there . I have so many stories of what can happen,gear won’t come down, windows fail inspection , media blasted panels that don’t fit anymore , rivet heads being sanded down and then have to be replaced,flight controls that have to be stripped and repainted because they have to much paint on them and won’t balance and all of these things happened at paint shops that’s all they do is paint aircraft . Aviation is a very non forgiving sport don’t ever forget that
@@mikekuczynski1552 Even something simple like sanding off a bit of difficult paint can cause problems down the road...that aluminum is alclad, meaning the outer layer is corrosion resistant but it's less than a thou thick, so when you sand any of that aluminum you end up with spots of corrosion that bubble up under the paint. If it's in an area you don't notice, you'll have a hole in your skin or panel before long.
My Grandfather built planes for the 30's to the space shuttle program, and always paint was issue with balance and weight with him going into a sarcastic tirade about the painters, so with that i dunno if robby should try this or not, aircraft repaints are harder than new original paint jobs. also stripping old paint off is a different process altogether as sanding the metal changes surface airflow, and bondo or body filler isn't an option on planes. I would turn the job down, seeing this is a big job that can turn into a many cans of worms pretty fast.
There are so many projects in your local area, you can impact a lot of local folks with your painting and body work. My two cents worth is to keep your feet on the ground and find projects that will impact the little guy. Keep up your videos, they are an enjoyment to watch.
The plane would be a great challenge for a good cause. However, it seems that you've got more than enough projects that better fit your teams skill set.
painting ain't painting.... with aircraft all the control surfaces need to be weighed and balanced. can't fill a with loads of bondo... entire aircraft will have to be reweighed after painting
As someone mentioned in the comments, the liability risk might be a little more than you'd want to take on. Every hand (business) that touched the aircraft will be sued if she ever crashed. You may want to consult with your insurance carriers to see if they'd underwrite your liability.
I second this comment. People are crazy and they think if you own an airplane you have lots of money and they line up to sue you and anyone else that has ever touched it.
Robbie ... youre a smart man & very talented with that said ... painting a plane might be one idea you might want to walk away from I can appericate the desire of the challenge , but to what cost ? planes require money & lots (LOTS) of time you may wanna pro/con list the hell outta this idea BEFORE you jump both feet first
IMHO while the Cessna is for a great cause, I would focus on cool builds that are in your wheelhouse. Dinner and Hillbilly need cool rides. There are so many other opportunities to help people.
Plane came from the factory in '69 with cold lacquer. The current paint is some kind of polyurethane or modified polyurethane. It can be painted with base coat clear coat if desired. Paint designed to adhere to aluminum usually works best. At current rate, it will be 3-4 yrs before this 401 is ready for paint.
Painting aircraft is so different from automotive! I have seen automotive painters write off aircraft. But the 401 is pretty basic. I’m so keen to see this! Do it Robby!!!
This would be a great opportunity for Aiden to a part of. Kind of like a pay it forward such as he’s getting with him and his dads truck! Plus a life long memory!!
Do it!!!!!! As a Vet things like this mean so much for to the community. I have painted many A/C during my years, its a lot of work to make it look nice but the cause will be worth it.
I understand wanting to help... That plane is a huge job.. Like you said the rivets have to be completely clean... Count the rivets... No I don't think you should... It took a year for the Golden Nugget..
Robbie, check with the local FSDO office, and tell them your idea. They might say yes or no legally to work on the plane. You might have to have an A&P look over your work, or they might just tell you no. The FAA is your final answer. You are getting in pretty deep with this FYI
This is Guy Pehaim again. Since we are talking about painting airplanes, I have an anecdote for you. My grandfather worked with the U.S. Navy and their aircraft. He developed a paint application that increased the airspeed of the planes 5 miles per hour. They gave him a citation for his efforts.
Robby, I suggest that you speak with aircraft painters and restorers. A good place for quality information pertaining to refinishing aircraft, both aluminum and fabric , would be Flabob airport in Riverside (Rubidoux), CA. A small airfield with several custom aircraft restoration people on the airport such as West Coast Restorations. There are many certified aircraft mechanics on the airport that can advise you about what to watch for, what to do, and what NOT to do. Liability goes sky high when dealing with aircraft. BTW, I think you do fantastic automotive work and I have seen that you do it correctly. I think with the proper advise and instruction you could do a great job with aircraft.
Word of advice! Dont use anything metal on the aircraft skin!!! An example is if you use a metal knife to remove sealant lets say this could scratch the skin on the fuselage or wings. This scratch will certainly turn into a crack after a few hours of flying behind sealant or paint and could take down the plane. Instead use plastic aircraft tooling such as specific aircraft scrapers to remove anything from the skin.
@Robby Layton pass on painting the plane! A plane is a very different animal, and involves way to much risk. It would also be a time hog! Much see you stick to trucks and SUVs and such! Looking forward to seeing Dinner's Chevy Truck build, and Hillbilly's Ford Bronco II build! Enjoy watching your videos! -Rob in Tennessee
Talk to someone who has experience in painting aircraft, it is a lot different from painting cars. We had an incident at my airport where a fellow hired a car painter to paint his airplane. The man took a belt sander to the wing to remove the old paint, took the heads of tons of rivets. That plane never flew again and the lawyers are still arguing about it.
Robbie, I am so proud to know that you and your team have a good heart and are willing to help with a good cause. I hope you do paint this plane and I cant wait to see what it brings along the way. I hope to get a chance to come see you someday and keep up the good work brother!
I am an aircraft mechanic. you cant use normal paint stripper. you cant sand any of the rivets down. also has to be anodized before painting. your a good painter. but airplanes require special treatment. good luck Robbie.
My positive angel says" We're up for a challenge" My negative side says" I know Nothing about airplanes". When building a kit airplane, the best builders do dry runs twice on each component. measure 3 times then cut, then they start fabrication. Having seen the GN go together and your other projects, you definitely have the chops to do an outstanding job. Just remember, it is a plane, not a car. Good fortune young man.
Robby: DON'T DO IT ! The only thing that is the same with painting cars is paint.... every thing else is totally different, first : evaluate safety regulations.
Only able to put one thumbs up on this comment! Because Robbie is doing research, and reading comments, I'll say make certain of the regulations. Your staff can do it technically, sure. You might have to augment your staff with someone with an airframe cert.
Really suprised to see people saying not to paint this plane. Me personally I wanna see you paint this just because of all the people saying to pass on it. This plane is going to get used for a really good things. Helping out a lot of people.
I agree with you. I'm not into auto body work at all, but love Robby's channel. It's a great channel and great people. If you're NOT going to watch it because it's a plane then I think you are here for the wrong reasons to begin with.
@Josey Wilds how do we go from talking about painting a plane. To that's probably how you vote. F the consequences. I mean I could be like you and say. Your mom didn't think of the consequences. She should of swallowed but she didn't. Now we have Brite intelligent people like you in this world that can just try and twist and turn anything into something bad. Good job your a real stand up kinda guy. But I won't go their. Now if you wanna have a conversation about why you and a lot of people think it's a bad idea to help this guy out and paint a plane that's going to end up running rescue missions, and fly U.S. veterans to different places for different reasons and help just about any foundation out with transporting what ever they need to help them with their cause. I would be happy to hear it. As I see it if it is going to help out any veterans from the USA I would say that's something they deserve for what they have sacrificed to keep the USA what it is today. And as far as robby painting a plane. Everyone is acting like it going to destroy everything he has. I think just the opposite. That plane is big yes but is just like painting a vehicle. Same steps just a lot bigger of a project. And if everyone's problem is that it's a plane not a car or truck or jeep it not a vehicle. Just remember that a lot of your performance parts that go on any vehicle on the road. Where more than likely an evolved part that a pilot or aircraft mechanic came up with. A lot of performance parts are things that veterans came up with. In WWII Pilots and their mechanics where always doing thing to the planes to make them faster and faster. A key to a dog fight was being fast and a good shot. When they came home from the war. They didn't stop messing with motors and start serving burgers. They started making street race cars. That's how the mustang got so popular. Just about every house wife got one while their husband was fighting. When the men came home. They started making performance parts for them. So planes and cars are very similar. I don't think it's that big of a deal. It's for a good cause. And if anything it's going to get robby a lot more followers for sure. And we will be closer to having that charger giveaway. But hay if I win it I will pick you up and take you for a ride my friend. Lol
I love watching your channel and I followed the airplane series so I was surprised to see you there. It's a great project but it will be way too big in my opinion it will probably last way over 6 months to finish and it's just not the content I my self would be interested in, but if you want to take on the challenge all the best to you. Another one you could take on and one that would be way more doable is JerryRigEverything's electric HUMMVEE, he's planning on painting it and he's from Utah. Anyway good luck with whatever you choose!
would love to see you guys paint the plane, suggestion for paint colors, do similar two tone that current colors has but in navy blue and gold, like the Navy's "Blue Angel's"
As many said, definitely outside the area of interest for most, I don’t think you’d bring in the views and would be too much of a stretch for the little crew. I’d say pass on it
as tempting as it seems, I would highly advise against painting that airplane Robby. There are licensing and limitation issues involved on painting airplanes that you wouldn't even consider when painting a car. instead of getting involved in the actual painting, maybe contribute some paint for the project, or something similar.
You may want to check out the type certificate of that aircraft before you paint it. There are mil thickness requirements and electrical conductivity requirements that have to be met.
Haha saw you pop up on Rebuilds site a 2 weeks ago so being waiting for this 1. Great job you do as with the others you are linked up with-from South Australia. Would love that Dodge Charger but I reckon by the time you have finished with it, it would be illegal to register here like most of your modifications as with Matt and Fab Rats and HD Sparks would land in jail here with some of the rigs he runs on the road!!!
First time I watched Rebuild Rescue was His 1st 401 Video and I subbed right then and there. First time watching Robby is this Video and if You are going to make this dream come True I Subbed here To Watch!! I have Nothing But respect for People Giving Back to this Country!! In this Crazy Time We must hold on to what Makes America The Greatest Country On Earth. God Bless
Dude, you’re a paint master, no doubt about that. But seeing you so subdued and quiet, I feel you know this is a massive project. Paint is paint, but airplanes are a whole different animal. I’m not saying you CAN”T do it, I just wonder if you SHOULD do it…..if you do, I for one will be watching as always. This is a project you may regret doing but at the same time regret not doing. Tough choice.
You do an awesome job on cars, I wouldn't touch the plane with a 10ft pole. You will have a lot of sleepless nights if you take that on. Just my thought
Oh boy - a PLANE? What next? A Rocket? I love it! I would appreciate if you could paint the plane. Would be awesome to see how you tackle such an unknown territory. But please keep in mind to not overload you or your crew. You got a lot of stuff on your plate on top of the daily business. Would be a shame if this would bring you down.
Painting a plane is totally different from painting a car. Some challenges are great to do, but this challenge would be far out of the carpaintzone. Painting a plane is a different kind of sports.
Robbie, love your channel and also Rebuild Rescue. That’s a daunting task to paint a plane. Would love to see you help, but that’s a ton on your plate. Keep up the great work!!
Hi 👋 👋 👋 👋 Robbie I would say Research what's involved in painting an airplane compared to automobiles I myself would be really nervous about it 😬. Good luck I hope you do decide to take on the job. But be really careful.
I would step away from this challenge but I'm not Robbie. So many new things to learn, things to avoid, mistakes to be made. I spent many hours just polishing some planes and know the care that had to be taken around ports, avoiding scratching the bare aluminum etc. I am sure it would be very good looking when he finished but the time involved will take away from so many other things he likes to take on for good reasons. I Good luck with your decision, jack
I’ve watched both you and the abandoned airplane from the beginning. I’ve been into airplanes longer than Jeeps but I’ve been into hot rods longer than both. Is it a dream come true to see you paint an airplane? Maybe lol
Robbie, it seems that avaiation is one of those things that have stipulations and rules behind rules. I feel you could, but being this is so far from Utah, ech! It would be educational, but also such a risk, which you don't seem to shy away from.
Painting an airplane is a big, big deal. I've painted three of them (all Long EZ's.) I'm not really a painter and I paint in a 1,000 sq. ft. shop with an exhaust fan and not totally dust free so I have to cut and buff. After disassembly there's around 30 parts to paint. It takes 3 gallons of single stage to paint the 2 place, 900 pound airplane, but the good news is only half of the weight of the paint stays on the plane. The rest goes out the exhaust fan and with the solvents dissipating. The best thing I ever did to improve my painting skills was to buy a Sata spray gun.
Robbie is a professional and if he thinks he can do it by all means he can do it all I'm saying is I would love to see a pant job on a plane that Robbie did
Robby I best keep out of these comments and keep my mouth closed but paint that plane sonny jim, you will get it oneday this is an opportunity of a lifetime
If you do this, which you should not, you need an experienced plane painter to guide you through it who is used to dealing with the FAA and their regulations. You are not even allowed to take much of it apart unless you are an A&P. Big is not really the problem. You cant even sand or beat on panels in any sort of normal way. Walk away, man. That plane doesn't even need paint to do its job and serve others.
Definitely go into planes. No sanding nor frame straightening. Not your first time flying private. Your helicopter ride during the offroad race was private.
No way I would paint it. Painting airplanes and cars are completely differently animals. Planes need a light 20 foot paint job. At least that is true for small private single engine planes. Maybe that twin is different. Plane paint jobs are VERY expensive!
What they are going to do with the plane should have no bearing on you taking the job. The work involved will be just as hard and time consuming. Consider if they have funds to complete the project after painting. Otherwise it’s a lot of work for nothing.
Painting the plane would be great , but be very careful. I’ve been in the aviation business since 1968 and have painted and seen lots of aircraft painted . Make sure to talk with some one who has done it before you do it . From stripping and preparing the surface to the actual painting . You have to remember unlike a car airplanes fly so weight ( paint ) and balance flight controls after paint is critical. But I know you guys can do it . Thanks for the video
agreed i have seen stall warning sensor tabs, pitot tubes, venturi tubes, etc painted on a plane or 2 and we had to resolve the issue. there is a lot of little things you really do not paint. We painted a few planes and then we would always get the guy that did not like our price and would have some auto guy paint it, then he would end up paying us to fix the things that needed fixed because it now did not pass inspection.
@@Thejohnnyoshow yup been there . I have so many stories of what can happen,gear won’t come down, windows fail inspection , media blasted panels that don’t fit anymore , rivet heads being sanded down and then have to be replaced,flight controls that have to be stripped and repainted because they have to much paint on them and won’t balance and all of these things happened at paint shops that’s all they do is paint aircraft . Aviation is a very non forgiving sport don’t ever forget that
@@mikekuczynski1552 Even something simple like sanding off a bit of difficult paint can cause problems down the road...that aluminum is alclad, meaning the outer layer is corrosion resistant but it's less than a thou thick, so when you sand any of that aluminum you end up with spots of corrosion that bubble up under the paint. If it's in an area you don't notice, you'll have a hole in your skin or panel before long.
My Grandfather built planes for the 30's to the space shuttle program, and always paint was issue with balance and weight with him going into a sarcastic tirade about the painters, so with that i dunno if robby should try this or not, aircraft repaints are harder than new original paint jobs. also stripping old paint off is a different process altogether as sanding the metal changes surface airflow, and bondo or body filler isn't an option on planes. I would turn the job down, seeing this is a big job that can turn into a many cans of worms pretty fast.
The earth is flat
There are so many projects in your local area, you can impact a lot of local folks with your painting and body work. My two cents worth is to keep your feet on the ground and find projects that will impact the little guy. Keep up your videos, they are an enjoyment to watch.
Very well said
The plane would be a great challenge for a good cause. However, it seems that you've got more than enough projects that better fit your teams skill set.
I tend to agree. This one worries me...
painting ain't painting.... with aircraft all the control surfaces need to be weighed and balanced. can't fill a with loads of bondo... entire aircraft will have to be reweighed after painting
As someone mentioned in the comments, the liability risk might be a little more than you'd want to take on. Every hand (business) that touched the aircraft will be sued if she ever crashed. You may want to consult with your insurance carriers to see if they'd underwrite your liability.
I second this comment. People are crazy and they think if you own an airplane you have lots of money and they line up to sue you and anyone else that has ever touched it.
For paint….as an A&P I’ve heard a lot but never that from the paint guys
For paint, thats a stretch.
Utter tosh!
Robbie ...
youre a smart man & very talented
with that said ...
painting a plane might be one idea you might want to walk away from
I can appericate the desire of the challenge , but to what cost ?
planes require money & lots (LOTS) of time
you may wanna pro/con list the hell outta this idea BEFORE you jump both feet first
Jump backwards Robby it's a pipe dream. Bushyboy Oz.
I agree!!
Robby can do it. Although Robby needs to invest in a fine tooth comb and a small hanger for a paint booth.
Well I have a friend that paints airplanes for a living, it is a meticulous thing. It takes him around 6-8 weeks to paint one of smaller size.
IMHO while the Cessna is for a great cause, I would focus on cool builds that are in your wheelhouse. Dinner and Hillbilly need cool rides. There are so many other opportunities to help people.
Plane came from the factory in '69 with cold lacquer. The current paint is some kind of polyurethane or modified polyurethane. It can be painted with base coat clear coat if desired. Paint designed to adhere to aluminum usually works best. At current rate, it will be 3-4 yrs before this 401 is ready for paint.
Painting aircraft is so different from automotive! I have seen automotive painters write off aircraft. But the 401 is pretty basic. I’m so keen to see this! Do it Robby!!!
This would be a great opportunity for Aiden to a part of. Kind of like a pay it forward such as he’s getting with him and his dads truck! Plus a life long memory!!
Do it!!!!!! As a Vet things like this mean so much for to the community. I have painted many A/C during my years, its a lot of work to make it look nice but the cause will be worth it.
I say a big no. I personally enjoy the automotive work you do. Painting airplane and pieces and shipping off is just egggg. 😂
I understand wanting to help... That plane is a huge job.. Like you said the rivets have to be completely clean...
Count the rivets...
No I don't think you should... It took a year for the Golden Nugget..
I would pass on that job
Why would he pass? lol if he can get the job done correct being aircraft is different, then he could open his career up to many more option of income.
💯BIG TIME PASS.!! He would have to hire a five to six man crew. Would disrupt his regular business and RUclips channel🤔🤔
Robbie, check with the local FSDO office, and tell them your idea. They might say yes or no legally to work on the plane. You might have to have an A&P look over your work, or they might just tell you no. The FAA is your final answer. You are getting in pretty deep with this FYI
This is Guy Pehaim again. Since we are talking about painting airplanes, I have an anecdote for you. My grandfather worked with the U.S. Navy and their aircraft. He developed a paint application that increased the airspeed of the planes 5 miles per hour. They gave him a citation for his efforts.
I’d say no on painting the airplane ✈️, it’s a great project but your channel is already loaded with great projects.
Robby, I suggest that you speak with aircraft painters and restorers. A good place for quality information pertaining to refinishing aircraft, both aluminum and fabric , would be Flabob airport in Riverside (Rubidoux), CA. A small airfield with several custom aircraft restoration people on the airport such as West Coast Restorations. There are many certified aircraft mechanics on the airport that can advise you about what to watch for, what to do, and what NOT to do. Liability goes sky high when dealing with aircraft. BTW, I think you do fantastic automotive work and I have seen that you do it correctly. I think with the proper advise and instruction you could do a great job with aircraft.
Word of advice! Dont use anything metal on the aircraft skin!!! An example is if you use a metal knife to remove sealant lets say this could scratch the skin on the fuselage or wings. This scratch will certainly turn into a crack after a few hours of flying behind sealant or paint and could take down the plane. Instead use plastic aircraft tooling such as specific aircraft scrapers to remove anything from the skin.
@Robby Layton pass on painting the plane! A plane is a very different animal, and involves way to much risk. It would also be a time hog!
Much see you stick to trucks and SUVs and such!
Looking forward to seeing Dinner's Chevy Truck build, and Hillbilly's Ford Bronco II build!
Enjoy watching your videos!
-Rob in Tennessee
Talk to someone who has experience in painting aircraft, it is a lot different from painting cars. We had an incident at my airport where a fellow hired a car painter to paint his airplane. The man took a belt sander to the wing to remove the old paint, took the heads of tons of rivets. That plane never flew again and the lawyers are still arguing about it.
Robbie, I am so proud to know that you and your team have a good heart and are willing to help with a good cause. I hope you do paint this plane and I cant wait to see what it brings along the way. I hope to get a chance to come see you someday and keep up the good work brother!
Nothing better than flying around the PA countryside. Did it a long time ago and seeing the video sure brought back memories.
No don't paint it you have a jeep to build
I am an aircraft mechanic. you cant use normal paint stripper. you cant sand any of the rivets down. also has to be anodized before painting. your a good painter. but airplanes require special treatment. good luck Robbie.
You don't have the time, experience or manpower. You also need an a&p license. You can very easily destroy a plane without the training. Pass.
My positive angel says" We're up for a challenge" My negative side says" I know Nothing about airplanes". When building a kit airplane, the best builders do dry runs twice on each component. measure 3 times then cut, then they start fabrication. Having seen the GN go together and your other projects, you definitely have the chops to do an outstanding job. Just remember, it is a plane, not a car. Good fortune young man.
Robby: DON'T DO IT ! The only thing that is the same with painting cars is paint.... every thing else is totally different, first : evaluate safety regulations.
Only able to put one thumbs up on this comment! Because Robbie is doing research, and reading comments, I'll say make certain of the regulations. Your staff can do it technically, sure. You might have to augment your staff with someone with an airframe cert.
You know I love you Robby and the whole crew there x
When he mentioned Angel flights, it made me tear up. Your learning curve is going to be steep, but you can do it, go for it. Thumbs up.
Really suprised to see people saying not to paint this plane. Me personally I wanna see you paint this just because of all the people saying to pass on it. This plane is going to get used for a really good things. Helping out a lot of people.
I agree with you. I'm not into auto body work at all, but love Robby's channel. It's a great channel and great people. If you're NOT going to watch it because it's a plane then I think you are here for the wrong reasons to begin with.
@Josey Wilds how do we go from talking about painting a plane. To that's probably how you vote. F the consequences. I mean I could be like you and say. Your mom didn't think of the consequences. She should of swallowed but she didn't. Now we have Brite intelligent people like you in this world that can just try and twist and turn anything into something bad. Good job your a real stand up kinda guy. But I won't go their.
Now if you wanna have a conversation about why you and a lot of people think it's a bad idea to help this guy out and paint a plane that's going to end up running rescue missions, and fly U.S. veterans to different places for different reasons and help just about any foundation out with transporting what ever they need to help them with their cause. I would be happy to hear it.
As I see it if it is going to help out any veterans from the USA I would say that's something they deserve for what they have sacrificed to keep the USA what it is today. And as far as robby painting a plane. Everyone is acting like it going to destroy everything he has. I think just the opposite. That plane is big yes but is just like painting a vehicle. Same steps just a lot bigger of a project.
And if everyone's problem is that it's a plane not a car or truck or jeep it not a vehicle.
Just remember that a lot of your performance parts that go on any vehicle on the road. Where more than likely an evolved part that a pilot or aircraft mechanic came up with. A lot of performance parts are things that veterans came up with. In WWII Pilots and their mechanics where always doing thing to the planes to make them faster and faster. A key to a dog fight was being fast and a good shot. When they came home from the war. They didn't stop messing with motors and start serving burgers. They started making street race cars. That's how the mustang got so popular. Just about every house wife got one while their husband was fighting. When the men came home. They started making performance parts for them. So planes and cars are very similar.
I don't think it's that big of a deal. It's for a good cause. And if anything it's going to get robby a lot more followers for sure. And we will be closer to having that charger giveaway.
But hay if I win it I will pick you up and take you for a ride my friend. Lol
Bigger paint booth comes to mind. --- As Kenny Rogers says "Ya gotta know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold 'em".
Think this challenge can open a new chapter in Layton´s Autobody's life : Aircraft division. More staff, new instalations, etc. Go ahead.
I love watching your channel and I followed the airplane series so I was surprised to see you there. It's a great project but it will be way too big in my opinion it will probably last way over 6 months to finish and it's just not the content I my self would be interested in, but if you want to take on the challenge all the best to you.
Another one you could take on and one that would be way more doable is JerryRigEverything's electric HUMMVEE, he's planning on painting it and he's from Utah.
Anyway good luck with whatever you choose!
Itd be a big job, would be cool to see yall do it...I'm suprised you didnt check out the old wrecker in the background at .31
would love to see you guys paint the plane, suggestion for paint colors, do similar two tone that current colors has but in navy blue and gold, like the Navy's "Blue Angel's"
As many said, definitely outside the area of interest for most, I don’t think you’d bring in the views and would be too much of a stretch for the little crew. I’d say pass on it
i have been following both this plane and your channel since the beginning so this would be huge
as tempting as it seems, I would highly advise against painting that airplane Robby. There are licensing and limitation issues involved on painting airplanes that you wouldn't even consider when painting a car. instead of getting involved in the actual painting, maybe contribute some paint for the project, or something similar.
I have been following the 401 since the start of it, I would love to see you paint it!
You may want to check out the type certificate of that aircraft before you paint it. There are mil thickness requirements and electrical conductivity requirements that have to be met.
Haha saw you pop up on Rebuilds site a 2 weeks ago so being waiting for this 1. Great job you do as with the others you are linked up with-from South Australia. Would love that Dodge Charger but I reckon by the time you have finished with it, it would be illegal to register here like most of your modifications as with Matt and Fab Rats and HD Sparks would land in jail here with some of the rigs he runs on the road!!!
Hell YES!! Paint it! (But only if it won't break you!)
I’d love to watch you guys paint this plane.
First time I watched Rebuild Rescue was His 1st 401 Video and I subbed right then and there.
First time watching Robby is this Video and if You are going to make this dream come True I Subbed here To Watch!! I have Nothing But respect for People Giving Back to this Country!! In this Crazy Time We must hold on to what Makes America The Greatest Country On Earth. God Bless
Dude, you’re a paint master, no doubt about that. But seeing you so subdued and quiet, I feel you know this is a massive project. Paint is paint, but airplanes are a whole different animal. I’m not saying you CAN”T do it, I just wonder if you SHOULD do it…..if you do, I for one will be watching as always. This is a project you may regret doing but at the same time regret not doing. Tough choice.
Love seeing my local peeps jumping on board this project!! You're making Utah proud!
Yes paint the plane work your magic. I believe in you!
You do an awesome job on cars, I wouldn't touch the plane with a 10ft pole. You will have a lot of sleepless nights if you take that on.
Just my thought
I think it's a big, big project! I think if you take it on, you should bring on some extra help!
whaaaat I saw that thumbnail & I can't believe what I saw, A collab with Rebuid Rescue It's awesome :DD
Oh boy - a PLANE? What next? A Rocket?
I love it!
I would appreciate if you could paint the plane. Would be awesome to see how you tackle such an unknown territory.
But please keep in mind to not overload you or your crew. You got a lot of stuff on your plate on top of the daily business. Would be a shame if this would bring you down.
I'm convinced robby gets a new shirt everyday. His shirts never have a spot on them lmao.
Would love to see Big Dinners & Hillbillys trucks done and your jeep 👍😎
Yes Robby just that there will be more sanding
Painting a plane is totally different from painting a car. Some challenges are great to do, but this challenge would be far out of the carpaintzone. Painting a plane is a different kind of sports.
Robbie, love your channel and also Rebuild Rescue. That’s a daunting task to paint a plane. Would love to see you help, but that’s a ton on your plate. Keep up the great work!!
As Kenny Rogers would say "know when to walk away"!!
No. Stay away from planes.
you should paint the Fab Rats '42 truck!
Hi 👋 👋 👋 👋 Robbie I would say Research what's involved in painting an airplane compared to automobiles I myself would be really nervous about it 😬. Good luck I hope you do decide to take on the job. But be really careful.
I would step away from this challenge but I'm not Robbie. So many new things to learn, things to avoid, mistakes to be made. I spent many hours just polishing some planes and know the care that had to be taken around ports, avoiding scratching the bare aluminum etc.
I am sure it would be very good looking when he finished but the time involved will take away from so many other things he likes to take on for good reasons. I
Good luck with your decision,
jack
No way I would tackle something that big. A BIG no for me.
I’ve watched both you and the abandoned airplane from the beginning.
I’ve been into airplanes longer than Jeeps but I’ve been into hot rods longer than both.
Is it a dream come true to see you paint an airplane? Maybe lol
Robbie, it seems that avaiation is one of those things that have stipulations and rules behind rules. I feel you could, but being this is so far from Utah, ech! It would be educational, but also such a risk, which you don't seem to shy away from.
My vote is no Robby, airplanes are a whole mother world!
What a project after the golden nugget!
That Job made ME feel overwhelmed for YOU!! LOL #BuiltByBo
Have fun
! You will not believe the time required. yes, do it!
Painting an airplane is a big, big deal. I've painted three of them (all Long EZ's.) I'm not really a painter and I paint in a 1,000 sq. ft. shop with an exhaust fan and not totally dust free so I have to cut and buff. After disassembly there's around 30 parts to paint. It takes 3 gallons of single stage to paint the 2 place, 900 pound airplane, but the good news is only half of the weight of the paint stays on the plane. The rest goes out the exhaust fan and with the solvents dissipating. The best thing I ever did to improve my painting skills was to buy a Sata spray gun.
Paint the plane, show how capable you really are. Stick with white, it’s lighter and will cost less in fuel over time.
YES! Paint the 401.
If you do it, Gold underbelly. It is a big if though, lots of highly critical points to be aware of.
No. Build cars and bikes for your workmates they deserve it, and it would be fun. Painting that thing will bo sooooo boring.
I would say NO to this project. Way too much to do, I think it would overwhelm you and your business.
Emeron Paint.
Months of hard work.
You can do it !
Robbie is a professional and if he thinks he can do it by all means he can do it all I'm saying is I would love to see a pant job on a plane that Robbie did
Yes
Robby I best keep out of these comments and keep my mouth closed but paint that plane sonny jim, you will get it oneday this is an opportunity of a lifetime
it can be done, but you have to ask more experienced people how to do it properly
yes , i want to see the robby layton sticker on a airplane
If you do this, which you should not, you need an experienced plane painter to guide you through it who is used to dealing with the FAA and their regulations. You are not even allowed to take much of it apart unless you are an A&P. Big is not really the problem. You cant even sand or beat on panels in any sort of normal way. Walk away, man. That plane doesn't even need paint to do its job and serve others.
Go for it
Paint it, Robbie!
I say run don't walk away..
Go home
Do what you do..
Charger
Rat rod tow truck
Rock crawler
You have plenty to do...
Definitely go into planes. No sanding nor frame straightening.
Not your first time flying private. Your helicopter ride during the offroad race was private.
We know you're gonna do it, so do it. :)
No way I would paint it. Painting airplanes and cars are completely differently animals. Planes need a light 20 foot paint job. At least that is true for small private single engine planes. Maybe that twin is different. Plane paint jobs are VERY expensive!
Hmmmmmm, a plane that Jimmy's World clearly missed!
Yes paint it
Thanks Guys
That is a BIG job, take a long time. Do you have the time?
Paint it, you never know what good deeds will do for you.
What they are going to do with the plane should have no bearing on you taking the job. The work involved will be just as hard and time consuming. Consider if they have funds to complete the project after painting. Otherwise it’s a lot of work for nothing.
Do it Robbie, you have the skills…
Go for it! Fear Not.
About painting airplane go ahead it's your headache
Just a few planes can’t hurt.
Do it.... DOOOO ITTTTT !!!!
Paint it!
Do it Robbie!!! ❤