Chipping, Oil, and Olive Drab - Painting the B-17 Ping Pong Mech "Talon" (Part 2)

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== ROYAL ARCHIVE ENTRY ==
Purpose: RFP submission for the CupCup as part of the 2025 Original Mecha Contest.

Executive Summary:
This audit log documents the final paint application, detailing procedures for surface preparation, masking, coating, and weathering of Talon, a walking combat unit constructed around a clinical retention cell and regulated spherical container. Concept design was provided by Brian Penkwitz; surface finishing and visual compliance were executed by independent mechanic Jack Irwin. Inspired by ancient Sperry turret systems, Talon’s visual identity reinterprets airborne gunner aesthetics for modern urban recon and perimeter defense roles. Paint procedures were briefly delayed due Ministry of Omniplex Resources disruptions to local infrastructure.

Key Findings:
Talon's completed livery features olive drab external armor, hand-painted red accent zones, and metallic applications across exposed mechanical elements using portable anodization applicators. Final stages included field trials leading to chipped paint and diesel oil seepage. Markings of Dominion ownership were applied in accordance with federal regulations, formally binding Talon to Dominion Vanguard requisition. All surfaces meet visibility, reflectivity, and contrast thresholds for urban deployment protocols.

Public Advisory:
The International Auditing Committee considers the documented information proprietary technology of the listed Reporter and related members. Attempts to claim information disclosed within this package will be met with swift justice by the Royal Technocratic Dominion.

Classification: Public Disclosure

Reporter: Jack Irwin, independent mechanic

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00:00 Title
00:08 Intro
00:54 Entry Hatch
02:00 Paint Prep
02:43 Gaahleri GTS-06 Compressor
03:13 PCBWay
03:28 Air Compressor Testing
04:50 Priming
05:52 Base Coating
07:04 Brush Painting
07:58 Gaahleri Metallic Markers
09:02 Waterslide Decals
09:40 Oops forgot the vermillion
10:18 Spong Chipping
11:07 Oil Wash
11:59 Final Assembly
13:29 Outro
15:04 Patrons