Author Topic: Old Silkspan (Read 1325 times)

Robert Redmon · « **on:** June 26, 2011, 07:39:49 AM »

I have a bunch of old Sig silkspan that has been stored in the cardboard tube it came in since I quit using it in the mid 70s. It seems to have turned brown. I am in a nostalgic mood and think I would like to cover a plane in the stuff, but am worrying that it may have lost some of its strength over the years?

Bob Redmon

john e. holliday · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2011, 08:09:22 AM »

I think the brownish color is the acidicy of the paper when it first was made. I had some that was turning brown as it was from a kit from the 60's. It was just as strong as the stuff I used recently. It is the dope that makes it stronger. That's my opinion.

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2011, 05:25:56 PM »

With the price of silkspan these days, don't throw any away! A little brown stain never hurt anyone!

Floyd

Jim Thomerson · « **Reply #3 on:** June 26, 2011, 05:41:23 PM »

I have used that kind of silkspan and will not do so again. A tad brittle is an understatement.

Leester · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2011, 06:18:15 PM »

I got some old Sig Silkspan from a local HS and when I wet it, it fell apart. Oh well it was worth a try.

Leester · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2011, 07:40:05 PM »

Ty, that's were I screwed up.... I forgot to hold my tongue

Author Topic: Old Silkspan (Read 1325 times)

Robert Redmon

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