Hi. I'm going to purchase the Viper RTC (Ready To Cover) [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXWPJ0&P=7]see it here[/link]plane. It states the plane needs to be fiberglassed prior to covering. Any tips or instructions on how to fiberglass?

Thanks.

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try this for some help

I gave up using resin all together and started using Deft sanding laquer. Much lighter and leaves a smoother finish. Stinks really bad though when you are doing it and requires an open area. If you want to try it you can PM me for instructions, very easy to do.

I've used water-based polyurethane, with decent results. One nice thing: no smell and you can do it safely indoors. I don't have a url, but a web search will get you thorough instructions.

+1 to this! I've used the sanding lacquer with great results.

I'm assuming the fiberglassing is to increase the strength of the wing.

I also use that most of the time. I even used in on my big SeaMaster 120. Easy to work with. Just make sure use use a credit card or something to scrape off the extra. Makes the job of sanding and filling a lot easier.

Sounds like you're covered there.

Yep, that and if you use something like Klass Kote paint it almost makes the plane bullet proof. My last plane I used the water based poly and it does smell better but I get a better finish from the sanding laquer.
The trick is to lay down two coats of sanding sealer on your plane first then sand it smooth. Then I use 1/2 oz glass with the sanding laquer to lay it down, no sanding yet. Then I lay down another coat of SL and sand lightly then one more coat and sand. Then I mix up a batch of SL and either talc or baby powder at a 50/50 mix and coat the plane again then sand smooth. If required I do the same thing again and sand smooth.
This sounds heavy but the SL gasses off and about 80% of the weight is gone. The 50/50 blend is to fill the weave of the glass and almost all the talc or baby powder is sanded away.
The plane really comes out smooth and is ready to paint.
You just need to do the glassing outside or in the garage with the door opened or the stuff will get you high!! I just like the finish I get from the Deft Sanding Laquer better then anything else I have used to date. Gasses off really quick too so it doesn't take very long to glass a plane. Good Stuff!!!