Hi Y'all,
Dave Brown advertises a nylon based covering that is claimed to fill with two to three coats of dope.  Has anyone out there in stunt land ever used it and what didyathink?
Will

Thanks Jim,
The "unlight" part was part of my concern, so I guess I'll stick to my silkspan after all.  Everyone have a blessed Christmas out there!
Will

There is a new lightweight Polyspan on the market. I have not used it yet, but Larry Kruse (Flying Models' FF columnist) has waxed enthusiastic about it in his column.

Go here to see the specs:
http://www.freeflightsupplies.co.uk/lightweight.htm

Later - Bob Hunt

FWIW Deft is actually a cabinet laquer. Most that is available is a brushing laquer but it contains some catalyzing agent that actually causes some mild polymerization of the coating which makes it more durable.

Steve,
as you know, bieng a pro painter, I have to caution all about the mixing of products and chemicals. Not just to beware of the toxicity, though that is definetly a concern. Please oh Please experiment before you put anything on your labor of love. the use of any product over a different product is most always a recipe for disaster. Yes I know people do it and get away with it. I have had enough issues over the years staying within the same product family, the thought of one persons product over anothers makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck. That being said, give it a shot, all you got to loose is time and money. just remember for every time it works, its one shot closer to the time it will screw up . lol,,

besides if it doesnt work, you can use the left overs to refinish the furniture!

Tried Dave Brown Skyloft a few years ago,went
on well but had a number of pin holes in after doping,
had to cover over it with lightweight silkspan.
Have been using Thermal Span from a company
in the U.S.A  trading as Harris Design,they had ads
in Stunt News a few years ago,similar to Polyspan
but stronger, needs adhesive applied to the frame
then ironed on similar to plastic film.