Originally Posted by
speedracerntrixie
Like everything else it all boils down to your expectations. If you are happy with crap epoxy then who am I or anyone else to tell you otherwise? Some of us do have higher expectations, as someone who has been doing composites in the aerospace industry for a while and has been exposed to very high quality resin systems has driven me to seek out better solutions for my models as well. Yes I was once happy with hobby grade epoxies, once I was happy with West Systems. Since then I have gained a few years of experience and have sat through countless hours of training seminars. Those products no longer meet my expectations. When using higher quality materials I am able to design models with less structure for the same strength. In other words.....lighter.
Horse Pucky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL
Watched 2 jets built last year both used west system both added minimum weight. Both flew this year very fast hard turns and pull ups no problems. They used time tested methods to remove any access resin and very light cloth. Doubt any of your methods could result in a lighter application. Sounds to me like the old My swartz is bigger than yours again. LOL. I'm better because my epoxy is what they use on the space shuttle LOL. I'm better because my radio equipment is the latest and greatest. I'm better because I can tell you how I invented epoxy. LOL.
In my many years in the hobby I think I've listened to hundreds of self proclaimed experts all to willing to put others down when they don't subscribe or follow the latest prophet of rc modelling yet------yet there have to be hundreds of thousands world wide having great success with old tried and true methods including hobby epoxies, or the west system or any other name brand be it hobby or commercial. Get over yourself don't think the op is going to run out and buy your recommended product for his application. After all the original topic asked about premature thickening of a product. Sounds like to me your looking for a big ATTA BOY am I impressed (NOT!!!!!!!)
Why not help the op out with a reasonable suggestion rather than confuse him with horse puckey he will never make use of. Unless the object of your response is to hear yourself tell us how great you are LOL. If it will make your day ATTA BOY AND WE ARE NOT WORTHY (everyone large sweeping bow)
Dennis