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Offline Larry Fernandez

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Polyspan
« on: February 07, 2013, 10:50:34 AM »
Where would one purchase a roll of Polyspan??

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Re: Polyspan
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2013, 10:55:36 AM »
I purchased mine from RSM.

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Re: Polyspan
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2013, 11:37:58 AM »
Where would one purchase a roll of Polyspan??

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I thought you were doing a Monocoat seminar, not a Polyspan show...???  Is Bob really your Uncle?
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Re: Polyspan
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2013, 11:59:02 AM »
Hi Larry,

I get mine from Tom Morris, but since RSM is in your "back yard", that might be the best source.  Although Tom does ship extremely fast. ;D

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Offline Gerald Arana

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Re: Polyspan
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2013, 12:57:16 PM »
Larry,

You might try "FAI Model Supply"
It's listed for $18  (20" X 12') White.

Cheers, GA

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Re: Polyspan
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2013, 09:36:23 AM »
Is this in prep for your polyspan seminar?

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Re: Polyspan
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2013, 11:27:58 AM »
I understand Silkspan is almost non existent so I guess Polyspan will be the substitute.  I have been using it for years and It works great.  I hate to see silkspan disappear but evidently from what I am told it is..

Mike

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Re: Polyspan
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2013, 12:46:38 PM »
Had not used Silkspan or silk since 1975. Always covered Combat, R/C, etc. with Monokote, Solarfilm(remember, best stuff around curves, wing tips?), EconoKote (JUNK) and Coverite(ULTRA JUNK). However, wanted to try Polyspan. Was doing an order for Brodak's a couple of years ago and decided to order their shrinkable covering cloth (Item#BH-918). It sat within my stuff forever. Decided to use it on a F-8 for Carrier this season. If I screwed it, it was a Carrier ship and it was an old Carrier ship %^@ WELL.. I LOVE THE STUFF!!!! y1 y1 #^ #^

It doesn't need anything new to use!!! It feels like someone's heavy pantyhose and goes on just like silk. Put 2 coats of Nitrate, sand it lightly to take care of the stickies, cut the panel to the size (1/4 in over) and apply more Nitrate. Rub with fingers to stick and stretch. Use iron on medium heat to vulcanize the Nitrate and smooth out any wrinkles that may have developed. Once dried, USE BLOW DRIER OR MONOKOTE gun and is as perfect as can be!!! I am in awe.
I do not know if anyone has used this covering, never found it mentioned on this site, but it deserves an A+!
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« Last Edit: February 11, 2013, 05:40:31 AM by Rafael Gonzalez »

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Re: Polyspan
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2013, 01:53:37 PM »
I buy mine through www.fly2build.com , they have 30" wide rolls and I think it was the cheapest around.  I find it easy to tell which side is which, fold it over and the shinny side is easy to spot.

Offline Rafael Gonzalez

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Re: Polyspan
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2013, 05:45:53 PM »
Brodak's has his at 48"X5yds(15ft) @ 17 bucks. I do not know if Polyspan is similar... D>K


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