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rgr4475 06-04-2018 05:21 PM

Going to coat my plane with Varathane spar urethane, quick question
 
So I am going to use this. Is there a technique when coating the airelons? I don't want to limit movement. Thank you!https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...595d9817b5.jpg

rgr4475 06-04-2018 05:54 PM

Also what type of spray paint is best to paint on top of the coating? Will it go right on or should I send the area I plan to spray paint?

BobH 06-05-2018 05:56 AM

My questions is why would you use that? What type of covering is on the plane now?

rgr4475 06-05-2018 06:22 AM


Originally Posted by BobH (Post 12437848)
My questions is why would you use that? What type of covering is on the plane now?

I have read and seen a lot of people with foam planes use a water based polyurethane on them. During my research this type and brand seemed to work best. There are many threads on the subject on several different RC forums. It's protects the foam, makes it more durable, keeps the decals from peeling off, looks good, adds almost no weight and remains flexible. Nothing is covering the plane now, it's just foam.

r ward 06-05-2018 09:01 AM

I made a pair of blue Dow styrofoam floats for my SPAD Kadet trainer and sealed them with 2 coats the same stuff ...... worked fine.


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