Hi Guys. I too want to take my modeling to the next level. I can build a kit and monokote it OK. But I want to try glassing and painting and building with foam and all that. I want to be able to make those glassy smooth sport planes I see pictures of. No one in my RC club builds anymore.

I've been reading Harry Higley's books. I'm building a Tower Fun 51 to try some new techniques. I’m going to sheet the wing and fiberglass it. Then try painting it. I have some questions on paint products I hope you gentlemen can answer. I want to save time by starting with products that work.

1. Where is a good source of fiberglass? $6 a square yard seems a bit high to me.
2. What do people use for a sealer. I purchased Sigs finishing resin. I’m going to try that. Is there a minwax product that works?
3. What is a good filler. Higley’s No Secrets recommends Dupont 30S. I don’t think they sell it here in California anymore. I can also try dope and baby powder. Anyway, I’d prefer a water based latex filler if there is one. What do you guys use? I’d like to brush on the filler.
4. For a primer I bought Nelson’s two part primer.
5. For paint I bought a pint of Nelson polyurethane Deep Red. I’d like to use a water based product.
6. I haven’t decided what to use yet for a clear gloss coat. I want to try making decals using ether an ink jet or color laser printer. The gloss can’t affect the decals.

When may garage warms up to 70 I’m going to start testing. I bought the Harbor Freight HPLV sprayer. I’ll try it with my cheap compressor first.

Any advice would be appreciated.