Silking Balsa Fins?

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- Bill Schiller
  
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20 years ago

Sat, Nov 29, 2003 2:06 PM

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

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20 years ago

Sat, Nov 29, 2003 2:44 PM

Fin repair, perpare for a laugh !

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Also, how to cover with Silk Span:

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50/50 mix ? Airplane Dope/Dope Thinner ?

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20 years ago

Sat, Nov 29, 2003 9:24 PM

How about just 'painting' them with thin epoxy? It soaks right into the balsa. It makes them much more rigid.

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20 years ago

Sun, Nov 30, 2003 12:05 AM

SIG Nitrate Dope. By "silk paper" I assume you mean silkspan, although it works on real silk, too.

Brett

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- Bob Kaplow
  
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20 years ago

Sun, Nov 30, 2003 3:56 AM

Read section 8.2.13.1 on tissuing in the glider FAQ:

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While this covers Japanese tissue, it's the same process with heavier domestic tissue, or silkspan.

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