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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
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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.
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.
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
old time covering, or looks it? - Page 3 - RC Groups
It's available in many colors, and any continuous length that you may need. It's heavier than silk, but a fraction of the cost. I would estimate that it adds, maybe, a couple ounces of weight over a comparable silk covering job on a 7 foot old timer,a rather inconsequential amount, unless you're a real serious weight watcher!
Mark's 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.
Hobbico Starfire 40 ARF - RC Groups
It was lovingly handled and fondled and manipulated by a fellow club member, a crusty old Chechnian dude who typically only flew nitro. I convinced him to go electric and this was the result. Nice build, really nice flight characteristics, smooth as silk on landing. Of course he doesn't like it because it's not loud and wet and messy. Go figure.
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 ...
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