Solartex verses Econocote
03-29-2009, 12:00 AM
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Solartex verses Econocote
Building a Byron Staggerwing ,and wonder if I can use Solartex in place of Econocote as the fabric would look more scale. Is it as low temp,and is the adhesive as good on the "Byrofoam " wings. Thanx.
03-29-2009, 12:08 PM
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RE: Solartex verses Econocote
I missed the fact that you are wanting to put the covering right on the foam. I have not tryed that. You will want to get some scrqaps and give it a try. It does go on with lower temps, but get some test pieces first. Good Luck, Dave
03-29-2009, 07:48 PM
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RE: Solartex verses Econocote
Byron did a lot of the early kits with wings and tail feathers of "Byro foam" which is an injected mold process,its a lot different than ordinary white foam,and they recommended Econocote for ease of dent repair,just put the iron to it and it shrinks across the dent. I would just prefer to use a Tex if possible......thanx for all the input.
