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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
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
Single Channel Build - First Half of 2025 - Page 7 - RC Groups Guy, I'm thinking that since the original used the formed sheet shells your plan sounds like it's going to result in a far stronger fuselage than required And likely a far heavier result than is wanted The original would likely have gotten a finish of something like silk or thin model covering nylon stuck on with a few coats of dope then
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
DUMAS Bird Dog L19 - RC Groups Anyone building the Dumas BirdDog I just received a kit Is a 2212 2100kv a good motor for it I also have a spare 1806 1400kv motor Would this be better? I would also like some suggestions about mounting the motor and thickness of firewall What did you use for covering I thought of silk span or parklite iron on covering Any help will be