Looking For Advice

[Darth_Z]

Hey Everyone, I got a few questions. I am looking for some answers and advice. I have modeled for a while now, and everything has been covered in plastic. I am wanting to try something new. I am building a Pica T-28D. I want to try my hand at a really nice looking scale job. I would like to paint the camoflage and I am wondering what would you suggest for a paintable covering??? Are there any how to books that you would suggest for scale projects??? And Last are there better glues the CA???? Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Darth_Z

[Darth_Z]

so many views and not even one peep. I would like to hear you opinions, so please don't be afraid to speak up

[tailskid]

As far as glues go...for sheeting and joints that can be seen, I like the 'yellow' style glues - Alphatic Resin I believe. In fact good old Elmers can be used as it sands pretty easy.

For paint, I'm at a loss....I used to be a "HobbyPoxy" paint man but that is now off the market. I understand there is a compatable replacement, but for the time I can't remember what it is called....you know, a senior moment.

I recommend covering the bare balsa with some light cloth (.75 oz.) and paint over that.

Jerry

[Darth_Z]

Thanks Tailskid,

I got started tonight on the wings. The joints seem to be tighter then using thin CA, just takes some patience waiting for it to cure. Do you have a preference to whose cloth you use??

Darth_Z

[tailskid]

Whatever .6 oz. cloth I can find at the hobby shop....K&B or Hobbico cloth works just fine. Just remember to use as little resin as possible when putting the cloth on. Keep it light!

[Darth_Z]

Hey Jerry,

Do you know of any books or videos that show how to apply the resin and cloth, or is it somewhat like using monocoat??


Austin

[tailskid]

Do a search for applying fiberglass cloth on the site or RCU. You have to apply a resin to the wood, and while still wet, apply (really just put on) the cloth, then add more resin. To keep the weight down, use a credit card or old playing card to scrap off the excess resin.

Let it dry and then sand out the imperfections - lot of sanding, but the finished product is well worth it.

Jerry

[Gerryy]

Don't mind me budding in here, but when I apply resin and fiberglass cloth (.7oz) I first apply the cloth to the wood. Then I mix the Pacer Z-Poxy resin with alcohol (Denatured not rubbing), to a ratio of 1/4oz. part A, 1/4oz. part B and 1/2oz. alcohol. This is real easy to apply. I dribble a small amount of thinned resin onto the cloth and it soaks right in. Then I use plastic coated playing cards to "squeegee" the resin. I spread it as far as it will go before adding another dribble of resin. This works very well and leaves almost no gloss spots to sand after it cures. It sands easily with 220 and then 320 grit sandpaper.

Hope this helps.
GY