ORIGINAL: tigerdude426
Why is this happening??? I am using Coverite fabric and it has been sitting in a warm room for a couple months only and it is already bubbling. I put it on flat and tight without bubbles or wrinkles but it already looks like this. I know I can iron it back or use a heat gun to heat it back but in another month won't it just happen again?
Why is it doing this? Is it because of a too hot room or . . . why????
How can I prevent this happening on other models? Put my models in a cool cellar because the room is too hot? Brush on Balsarite adhesive first to better hold it?
Any advice would be appreciated.
I think if this is always going to happen maybe I will use silk and dope for now on, I have used it before and it looks pretty good when done.
Thank you.
Part of the problem (a VERY GOOD PART ) is the balsa reacting to the humidity. The other part is the Coverite.
Yes, it is a fabric and SHOULD breathe, HOWEVER, the paint is so thick on it it acts like a film covering in that it doesn't breathe. You can do what most of us do with film coverings - get a SHARP pin, puncture one end of the bubble and iron it down.
FWIW - the next time try SolarTex. The weave is more open than Coverite fabric so it will breathe. It is also noticeably lighter in weight.