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- wtb esaki silk - RC Groups
I have used a lot of silk for models since 1963 and never did find the Japanese silk any better than the Habotai silks with one exception some Esaki color designs were just to cool to NOT use on an airplane China silk ---AKA Habotai silk ----sold by Dharma can be had in colors 8MM ,,or pure white 5MM or 8MM for under $6 per yard
- Covering a foam plane? Glass it, iron-on, homebrew, silk??
Silk is much lighter than firerglass, some say stronger Enough silk for plane weighed less than 1 2 oz Silk can conform around 3-D shapes After sanding and spackling, Hold silk against foam, brush on thinned glue Takes a little fussing to keep the silk down until dry Heat gun helps a lot Overlap pieces of silk
- BLHeli_S - Smooth as Silk - Page 3 - RC Groups
Page 3-Discussion BLHeli_S - Smooth as Silk Multirotor Drone Electronics
- Silkspan on solid balsa surfaces - RC Groups
Silkspan is my standard material for solid surfaces For my 40 and 60 size airplanes I use the GM weight I always apply it wet
- Nitrate Dope, Thinner, Silk Span Anyone? - RC Groups
Nitrate Dope, Thinner, Silk Span Anyone? I am hoping to build and cover my first free flight balsa and tissue model After some reading it seems Nitrate dope is better than Butyrate and silkspan is somewhat easier to use than tissue
- Top Flite Contender - RC Groups
my last balsa and silk control line plane, so this is going to be interesting I got the pcs for the horizontal stabilizer and elevators cut today Will glue tomorrow I can only work on this as time permits Trying to hold down 1 regular job and a business on the side Be patient, feel free to offer tips or constructive criticism Thanks Jim
- Marks models Windward - RC Groups
Most of all, I love that you used silk and dope to finish your "Windward" A time honored tradition, done with old word craftsmanship, that you applied with aplomb! You did all of our past ancestral modelers proud! Bravo! I saw your post, I had to reply I really hope you enjoy flying your "Windward" as much as I have all of these years
- 1938 Lanzo Bomber 80inch PnP - RC Groups
Pretty sure it's an iron fabric, still tight as a drum, silk and dope is a real lost art and utterly amazing when done right! But kinda hard to repair later if need be QUOTE=mlachow;52346967]Are you sure it's iron on covering? Might be real old timer covering
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