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Post by toff on Aug 19, 2011 23:16:33 GMT 1
Just wondering if you knowlegable chaps might be able to help me with this? Fibreglass, how do I do it? What do I need? I understand I need some sort of fibreglass cloth, but do I need some sort of resin? Following this fellows instructions regarding the SU-27, and he does mention 'glassing the wings and body.... www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=909643Any help is greatly appreciated. Ithankyou! |
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Post by flydiver on Aug 20, 2011 0:18:32 GMT 1
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Post by toff on Aug 20, 2011 0:35:53 GMT 1
Thank you for the response, fly, but as I'm reading I see the same problem all of us UK folk have with US symbology - Minwax, spackle, etc. Spackle (here in the UK) is some sort of make up for women, minwax is a delapitory for creating silky smooth legs.... I'm not having a dig (You did reply!), but is there a UK alternative? I'm not being ( that) lazy, it's just that most fiberglass stuff I look at is for cars - Big HEAVY cars. Not lightweight planes. The one site I found has this: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Minwax-outdoor-clearshield-weather-resist-coating-wood-/270802643657?pt=Paint_Paint_Supplies&hash=item3f0d186ac9Which would cost more than the plane itself! And I'm not sure if it's the right stuff! |
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Post by flydiver on Aug 20, 2011 2:01:05 GMT 1
Minwax (brand name) = water based polyurethane; in the paint dept. I'm sure you will have a brand of the stuff. just ask.
In the groups you will often see it referred to as WBPU.
Lightweight Spackle = 'mud' you use to patch holes and dents in plasterboard. It comes in a superlight formula that is kind of like whipped cream. The container will seem empty. Regular mud is pretty heavy. Should be in paint dept. also.
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Post by geoff2474 on Aug 20, 2011 22:40:24 GMT 1
hi Toff
I think you will find that our equivalent of 'Spackle' is available in tubs and is called Mangers Lightweight Filler. I got mine from the local DIY shed.
Geoff
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