Speaking of Silk...

[John Stiles]

Okay, who besides myself has ever slept in a silk parachute,  when, why, and what was it like for you?

[John Stiles]

This may be a little off topic, and the Mods might close it...no problems. Just very interested in finding out how many besides myself discovered the virtues of silk. Thanks

[Dave Adamisin]

It's relevant if you ever covered a plane with parachute silk...

[dennis lipsett]

My first duty station I got hold of a parachute and used it exclusively on every model I built. It sealed with dope fast, had ripstop stitching so you never had to worry about puncture or fraying,shrank beautifully, and it had white and orange pieces in it. It was really a great deal for me, after all I only got $38.50 every 2 weeks at the time. Of course it isn't too relevent as parachutes were nylon not silk.
Dennis

[John Stiles]

My first duty station I got hold of a parachute and used it exclusively on every model I built. It sealed with dope fast, had ripstop stitching so you never had to worry about puncture or fraying,shrank beautifully, and it had white and orange pieces in it. It was really a great deal for me, after all I only got $38.50 every 2 weeks at the time. Of course it isn't too relevent as parachutes were nylon not silk.
Dennis

I've sorta been planning a trip to the local surplus store to see if they have a cargo chute.....I figure there'll be enough to put up in the ceiling of my hobby room, and still have a bunch left over. The one I slept in, on Widbey Island during survival training, was so big, it folded into a mattress with plenty left for top covers. It was cold out there in the N.Pacific...and Dennis is correct....makes real good wing covering.

[Bill Little]

Covered my first "full blown stunter" in 1963 with rip stop parachute nylon.

Big Bear

[rustler]

Nope, I don't. It was a thick card press-out Spitfire, put together with tabs and slots, the yuletide I was two and a half, (Dec. '41). (I always thought it was 1-1/2, but that must be incorrect?). I was given it and Dad said he's put it together for me after lunch. After lunch I had done it by myself. Is this what started me on a lifetime hobby which interfered with life more than it should have?  

Oops! How did this get here? It's supposed to be in "Still got your first model?" thread. Moderators - He..e...lp.

[John Stiles]

Headed to the "Rock" today for my chemo shot...If I feel okay, I'm gonna swing by the surplus store and check for a chute....it's hard to catch them when they have one....I'm hoping for OD Green.