Gauicanada,
I was just going to rattle can spray them white. Normally, my blade strikes are really light, just a nick to the tips because I normally get it shut down before it happens.
Yes, the wood that the blades are made of appears to be balsa, it is very light and grainy. Iwas just going to put 2-3 coats of thin spray paint on them and mount them back on the heli.
Idon't feel like buying more tools and supplies to ultracote blades. I can buy them for $12 a set or get a set of cheapies from Hong Kong off ebay if that is the case.
Iwill have them painted and dry by later today and let everyone know how they do.
Chris
ORIGINAL: gauicanada
How thick are you going to put the paint on and also it won't add a whole lot to the strenght anyway. The covering stops the blades from fraying or distorting. Gel coat will give some strenght and it will smooth out the rough spots of the wood but will be heavier than paint. Besides a little extra weight on the blades will give some gyroscope action and make things just a bit more steady