Well for some unknown reason to me the LHS doesn't carry Balsarite for film and I need to get it from Tower. With that said shipping is going to cost me $7.99 so what are some other things I can add to my order to make it worthwhile.....small things please I don't need another kit....

What covering are you using that needs Balsarite? Neither Monokote or Ultracote needs any additional adhesive.

Dr.1

Well... if your buying I could use a new YS-63

If you could give an Idea of what you have it would be easier to help... maybe an ESV? TACH? new glow driver?... lot's of goodies you could get.

Have you asked your LHS if they would order it for you? may save you some head scratching


John

DR.1

I think I recommended the Balsarite... he's recovering his Avistar IIRC and had some fuel soaked areas... he did his best removing the oil from the wood but is still having some trouble getting the monokote stuck down. I've used balsarite for this very reason and it work GREAT.

Dubro Socket Head Servo Mounting Screws (24)

While it's true that they don't "need" Balsarite, I can say from experience that they stay down way better if you use it. I use it in the engine area, fuel tank area, and on any places where the covering meets bare wood, such as around the wing saddle. Provides fuel proofing and helps avoid having fuel creep under the covering.

I haven't had much luck with it, Chuck. It's a "soft" adhesive and will let go if hit with a heat gun after sealing the edges. It's also messy.

Dr.1

Teepers, here are some helpful things:
Single edge razor blades (great for cutting balsa and covering)
Voltmeter (with built in load for testing battery packs)
Ball end allen wrenches
Spare props

jsn is correct....I need it to be able to get the covering to stick to some areas that are fuel soaked....I tired everything to get the oil out but the covering still won't stick....

right now I've added a 22" sanding bar (have an 11"), 1" and 1 1/4" T-pins, 16oz of Balsarite, and 100 #11-blades. That's about $30 so I think I'm ok....

I agree, it is soft, and can be messy. When I first started using it I was constantly cleaning the stuff off my iron. After a short time I learned to minimize the mess. I also learned to keep the heat gun away from the edges so it doesn't pull away. I still prefer that the covering sticks better with it than without, but I hear, and accept that you're happier without it.

Spare glow plugs
"cross" wrench for plug/prop
fuel pump, manual or electric
Glow ignitor for plug
foam to wrap rx and/or battery

It would be easier if we knew what you had, of coursee.

Now I understand, Teepers. Not much will stick to oil-soaked wood. Have you used K2R on it yet? Do so before you try to recover. If the wood feels spongy, replace it.

As for what to get with your Balsarite? ESV, tach, ball end allen wrenches, set of drill bits, glow plugs, props, glow driver, prop wrench, lots of goodies.

Dr.1

Don't want to stock up on too much stuff....still want to be able to support my LHS.... I'm prety set with tools and I have a ton of props and glow plugs...and my field box is well equipped....don't really NEED anything other then the balsarite but I'm always neding pins and blades....

Time to just sit down with the catalog and browse.

You could always check with other club members to see if they need something or if someone else is ordering something big and can add your balsarite to their order.

Might as well get stuff on sale.

A couple items #s I've seen lately.

AS0101
AS0102
MS1101
MS1102

Don't need another kit?? EVERYBODY could always use another kit. I've got shelves full of kits and I'm always buying another one!!!

Ken

Since the Balsarite has to go ground anyway, order a gallon or two of fuel. Who can't use more of that?

Brad

Fuel? At those prices plus shipping? You got to be kidding.

Not just buying! Ken also offers to relieve others of the burdens of their collecting obsession.

Edit: Oops, sorry Ken, I forget it's not your day til Friday.

Teepers, you might also want to look at Tower's scratch & dent and daily sale links. There are frequently deals one can't live without.

Think consumables..

Epoxy
CA
Fillers
How about more covering for all those kits
Extra servos
Screws, nuts, bolts, blind nuts

Call some friends and see if they need anything

I hang out with a group of guys and we always check with each other before we make an order to Tower to see if anybody needs anything. I'll pay the postage for them if I'm ordering, and then when it's their turn they pick up the tab. Check with your buddies and see what they need and treat them to a no postage order, and then next time you need something they can repay you.

Ken

You might want to check out the Volt watch. I install them in all my new planes and they are an easy way to monitor your reciever pack in the plane. Check the LEDs before and after each flight and you know how the batterys are keeping up. They are not expensive either.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHDJ2&P=7

Hey that voltwatch is a handy little item, I can't believe it's that cheap either, gotta have one!

Since it saved one of my planes by suddenly lighting up the last Red LED I am convinced that "every plane" deserves to have one installed. [8D]