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Model Forum / General / Rockets / November 2003Silking Balsa Fins?
I'm hoping someone can help me with a question on reinforcing balsa fins with silk paper, like that done on RC planes. It has been several years since I last did this. I know there is a 50/50 mix using a glue with thinner, but I can't find the exact name anywhere. Can anyone help here? Thanks, Bill Schiller > I'm hoping someone can help me with a question on reinforcing balsa > fins with silk paper, like that done on RC planes. It has been [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Thanks, > Bill Schiller Fin repair, perpare for a laugh ! http://www.vandykestaxidermy.com/product/01322973/ Also, how to cover with Silk Span: http://winshiprc.tripod.com/covering_with_silkspan_by_jim_ryan.htm 50/50 mix ? Airplane Dope/Dope Thinner ? Art > I'm hoping someone can help me with a question on reinforcing balsa > fins with silk paper, like that done on RC planes. It has been [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Thanks, > Bill Schiller How about just 'painting' them with thin epoxy? It soaks right into the balsa. It makes them much more rigid. > I'm hoping someone can help me with a question on reinforcing balsa > fins with silk paper, like that done on RC planes. It has been > several years since I last did this. I know there is a 50/50 mix > using a glue with thinner, but I can't find the exact name anywhere. > Can anyone help here? SIG Nitrate Dope. By "silk paper" I assume you mean silkspan, although it works on real silk, too. Brett > I'm hoping someone can help me with a question on reinforcing balsa > fins with silk paper, like that done on RC planes. It has been > several years since I last did this. I know there is a 50/50 mix > using a glue with thinner, but I can't find the exact name anywhere. > Can anyone help here? Read section 8.2.13.1 on tissuing in the glider FAQ: http://www.encompasserve.org/~kaplow_r/GLIDER.FAQ While this covers Japanese tissue, it's the same process with heavier domestic tissue, or silkspan. Bob Kaplow NAR # 18L TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD" >>> To reply, remove the TRABoD! <<< Kaplow Klips & Baffle: http://nira-rocketry.org/LeadingEdge/Phantom4000.pdf www.encompasserve.org/~kaplow_r/ www.nira-rocketry.org www.nar.org Save Model Rocketry from the HSA! http://www.space-rockets.com/congress.html |
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