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  • 19 July 2011 at 10:42 #31343
    Derek Sweeney
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      Hi,
       
      Can anyone advise the best method to cover a balsa wood hull, I have been reading about using tissue and apply it with 50/50 dope and thinners.
       
      I was wondering if it was possible to use Solarfilm.
       
      Thank you
      Derek
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      19 July 2011 at 10:42 #2062
      Derek Sweeney
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        Tissue or Solarfilm

        19 July 2011 at 13:29 #31344
        Trevor Holloway
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          It is possible – I tried it once – never again.
          It was not hard wearing enough and did not stick too well.
          Stay with the tissue and dope.
          19 July 2011 at 13:32 #31345
          Derek Sweeney
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            Thanks Trevor I will stick with tissue and dope. Should i be looking for a certain grade or just ask for tissue in my local model shop.
             
            Thanks again
             
            Derek
            19 July 2011 at 17:37 #31348
            Trevor Holloway
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              I do not think it matters, perhaps someone else can advise whether the the coloured “arty” tissue would save a coat of paint or two.
              I’ve always painted the white tissue before.
              19 July 2011 at 18:29 #31350
              Dave Milbourn
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                Google “Modelspan” and follow the links. That’s the stuff you want.
                DM
                20 July 2011 at 10:35 #31354
                Bob Abell 2
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                  Depending on what model you are building, you could go for the plates and rivets look as shown here…….
                   
                   
                  Bob
                  20 July 2011 at 11:16 #31355
                  Derek Sweeney
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                    Thank you to everyone who responded. I am going to do some test pieces with white and colour tissue.
                     
                    Thanks again
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