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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Juan Valentin on April 25, 2014, 09:41:33 AM

Title: K&S SMG or 00?
Post by: Juan Valentin on April 25, 2014, 09:41:33 AM

Hello
               Which is best for covering solid surfaces and fuselage? I was able to find some in a local hobby shop and would like to use it on my Dolphin.
                                                                                               Juan
                                                                                           
                                                                                             

Title: Re: K&S SMG or 00?
Post by: RC Storick on April 25, 2014, 10:04:44 AM

Quote from: Juan Valentin on April 25, 2014, 09:41:33 AM

Hello
               Which is best for covering solid surfaces and fuselage? I was able to find some in a local hobby shop and would like to use it on my Dolphin.
                                                                                               Juan
                                                                                           
                                                                                             

00

Title: Re: K&S SMG or 00?
Post by: Juan Valentin on April 25, 2014, 10:42:21 AM

  Thanks
                                      Juan

Title: Re: K&S SMG or 00?
Post by: Michael Boucher on May 03, 2014, 08:13:34 AM

What's the best type for the wing if 00 is the best for fuselages and tails? Thanks

Title: Re: K&S SMG or 00?
Post by: Randy Cuberly on May 03, 2014, 03:22:43 PM

Quote from: Michael Boucher on May 03, 2014, 08:13:34 AM

What's the best type for the wing if 00 is the best for fuselages and tails? Thanks

Polyspan!!!  y1 y1 #^

Randy Cuberly

Title: Re: K&S SMG or 00?
Post by: Bill Little on May 04, 2014, 02:46:12 PM

Quote from: Michael Boucher on May 03, 2014, 08:13:34 AM

What's the best type for the wing if 00 is the best for fuselages and tails? Thanks

Hi Michael,

The SGM on the open bays.  It is a bit tougher than the OO.  I agree, though, use polyspan on open bays if you have it.  MUCH less likely to get those pesky holes in it from hanger rash. ;D

 BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Title: Re: K&S SMG or 00?
Post by: Juan Valentin on May 04, 2014, 07:07:56 PM

Hello Michael
                     Like the guys said you can use SGM,Polyspan or SLC plastic covering.I have done a Ringmaster with SLC and I`m waiting to have it under the hot sun to see if it sags or bubbles since is the first time I use it. I have used Polyspan but if you don`t fill all the weave with 3 coats of clear you get some very obnoxious fuzzys,I think Bill Little told me to use CA on those spots and sand them.
                                                                                                       Juan

Title: Re: K&S SMG or 00?
Post by: George on May 11, 2014, 10:14:06 AM

Mike,

If you use SMG (Super Models Gas) on open wing bays be sure to apply it span-wise.

Tear a small corner piece that you are not going to use parallel to the edge in both directions. The smooth tear is span-wise. This will produce less sag as well as a lot more strength and tear resistance between ribs.

If it is a large plane you might want to consider a synthetic as others have mentioned.

George