HELP - nitrate/dope 101??    Gallery
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version

All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> Tips & Techniques >> HELP - nitrate/dope 101??
Page: [1]

Tower Hobbies Get Coupon Codes Brands  
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
HELP - nitrate/dope 101?? - 1/14/2013 3:24 PM   
Bkndsdl


 

Posts: 3
Score: 100
Joined: 2/19/2011
Last Login: 3/14/2013
From: Grand Bay, AL, USA
Status: offline

Guys, I have never attempted to use nitrate / dope to finish a plane.  I am in the process of building a Sig Hog Bipe, and I want to use this method.  I searched the forums but haven't found what i'm looking for, a step-by-step introduction to covering with this method.

Please help!



Hide Signatures
       Post #: 1

RE: HELP - nitrate/dope 101?? - 1/14/2013 3:26 PM   
CK1



Posts: 721
Score: 150
Joined: 4/14/2002
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: hillsborough, NC, USA
Status: online 		Which covering will you be using?


_____________________________

"Aint this great !!" - Chris
"Nosen Cessna 310 Club" #8

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Bkndsdl)
       Post #: 2

RE: HELP - nitrate/dope 101?? - 1/14/2013 4:01 PM   
Lone Star Charles


 

Posts: 178
Score: 105
Joined: 8/29/2010
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: Montgomery, TX, USA
Status: offline 		Go to:         http://www.stits.com/     They have everything that you need to get started as well as great products that work well and work well together.  They have a great video available as well as an instruction manual.

I have also used the old Aerogloss and Sig dopes as well as some of the newer Brodak dopes.  They all seem to work well.

As far as fabrics, I have used both Sig Koverall as well as Stits Polyfiber.  I like the Stits a little better, but I think that is just a personal preferrence.  The Koverall seems to produce a few more pinholes in the paint, but maybe that could have just been my application.

Aircraft Spruce in California  http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/cs/ceconite.html  also sells covering for full sized airplanes as well as the dopes   http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/cs/randolphcoatings.html   in larger quantities.

You will want to build up a few little practice frameworks to cover and paint in order to develop your technique a little, but I think you will really enjoy the process.  I know I do.  There are a lot of guys on here than can help you when you have any questions.

Good luck.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to CK1)
       Post #: 3

RE: HELP - nitrate/dope 101?? - 1/14/2013 8:59 PM   
Rodney



Posts: 6985
Score: 169
Joined: 12/8/2001
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: FL
Status: offline 		Aircraft Spruce also has Ceconite in several grades. The lightest is great for covering models. They also have the material, instructions, etc. needed to do a good covering and finishing job.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Lone Star Charles)
       Post #: 4

RE: HELP - nitrate/dope 101?? - 1/30/2013 11:24 PM   
Wagon1



Posts: 137
Score: 101
Joined: 2/7/2005
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: Pensacola, FL, USA
Status: offline 		Keep in mind nitrate is not fuel proof. It works better than butyrate to adhere your material but butyrate is fuel proof and usually has better shrinking characteristis.

_____________________________

"Leave the gun, take the cannolis"

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Rodney)
       Post #: 5

RE: HELP - nitrate/dope 101?? - 2/11/2013 5:00 AM   
DustBen


 

Posts: 140
Score: 113
Joined: 7/9/2010
Last Login: 2/18/2013
From: Kearney, NE, USA
Status: offline 		FYI. Coverite "Balsarite" is nitrate dope. Keep it in mind when needing "some".

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Wagon1)
       Post #: 6

RE: HELP - nitrate/dope 101?? - 2/11/2013 3:29 PM   
Rodney



Posts: 6985
Score: 169
Joined: 12/8/2001
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: FL
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: DustBen

FYI. Coverite ''Balsarite'' is nitrate dope. Keep it in mind when needing ''some''.

Where did you get this information? How reliable was your source?

Hide Signatures

(in reply to DustBen)
       Post #: 7

RE: HELP - nitrate/dope 101?? - 2/12/2013 9:13 AM   
John 38


 

Posts: 176
Score: 100
Joined: 12/21/2006
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: not applicable, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		deleted

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Rodney)
       Post #: 8

RE: HELP - nitrate/dope 101?? - 2/12/2013 1:13 PM   
sensei



Posts: 1502
Score: 176
Joined: 7/16/2002
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA
Status: offline 		+ 1 on Stits, been using it on full scale and models for years.

Bob

_____________________________

Fly It Like You Stole It!!!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to John 38)
       Post #: 9

RE: HELP - nitrate/dope 101?? - 2/14/2013 9:14 PM   
vertical grimmace



Posts: 4403
Score: 149
Joined: 3/13/2004
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: ft collins , CO, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: DustBen

FYI. Coverite ''Balsarite'' is nitrate dope. Keep it in mind when needing ''some''.

I argue that this is a false statement. I have used nitrate and balsarite for years. Not the same stuff.

_____________________________

"let''''s just say, they will be satisfied with less" Ming the Merciless

Hide Signatures

(in reply to DustBen)
       Post #: 10

RE: HELP - nitrate/dope 101?? - 2/15/2013 7:11 PM   
Lone Star Charles


 

Posts: 178
Score: 105
Joined: 8/29/2010
Last Login: 5/22/2013
From: Montgomery, TX, USA
Status: offline 		Coverite "Balsarite" and Stits "Poly Tak" appear to be the same stuff, but neither are nitrate dope.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to vertical grimmace)
       Post #: 11

Page:   [1]
All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> Tips & Techniques >> HELP - nitrate/dope 101??
Page: [1]





Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

RC Universe is a service of Internet Brands, Inc. Copyright © 2001-2013.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


0.703RCU1