Glassing or monokote?
12-13-2004, 05:00 PM
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RE: Glassing or monokote?
Glassing is usually done on scale subjets. It can give a smooth, even surface ideal for painting. Glassing cannot be done over an open frame, but is applied to sheeted/planked surfaces. Monocote can be used on open frame construction, and usually results in a light finish. You are more limited in colors, and you can often see the frame structure below. It is a popular finish for sport and 3d type crafts.
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RE: Glassing or monokote?
durable... hmm...ok then i'll go for monocote
im building my p51 because i wanna fly her (no, im not building her because i need something to put in my bookcase. i cant understand all the old mans doing this), and therefor i want her to be a good flyer
im building my p51 because i wanna fly her (no, im not building her because i need something to put in my bookcase. i cant understand all the old mans doing this), and therefor i want her to be a good flyer
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RE: Glassing or monokote?
Fiberglass and paint IS NOT heavier than Monokote if it is applied properly. I prefer glass to film on any sheeted construction because paint looks better than plastic, it is more durable, it can be repaired to look like new is absolutely fuel proof, it won't lift off and it won't wrinkle in the sun.
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RE: Glassing or monokote?
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I read your article on glassing and was very impressed! Have you ever applied fibreglass over a Monokote surface? Sounds silly but this is something I am considering for a Seamaster. The purpose is durability for beaching the aircraft and for flying it in the winter. Ice and cold combination can be very hard on Monokote. I initially did not consider glass for the hull because I thought it would add too much weight but your information indicates that I may have been wrong.
1) Will the fibreglass stick to the monokote? I don't want to strip it, glass and paint.
2) Would a single layer of cloth/resin be sufficient?
3) Would I expect much better durability without too much weight?
4) Do you think that the red Monokote color will show through well enough? This is a flyer, not a showpiece but I don't want it to look like a patchwork mess.
The hull is plywood so I don't need the glass for strength - more for abrasion resistance.
Thanks
Ross
I read your article on glassing and was very impressed! Have you ever applied fibreglass over a Monokote surface? Sounds silly but this is something I am considering for a Seamaster. The purpose is durability for beaching the aircraft and for flying it in the winter. Ice and cold combination can be very hard on Monokote. I initially did not consider glass for the hull because I thought it would add too much weight but your information indicates that I may have been wrong.
1) Will the fibreglass stick to the monokote? I don't want to strip it, glass and paint.
2) Would a single layer of cloth/resin be sufficient?
3) Would I expect much better durability without too much weight?
4) Do you think that the red Monokote color will show through well enough? This is a flyer, not a showpiece but I don't want it to look like a patchwork mess.
The hull is plywood so I don't need the glass for strength - more for abrasion resistance.
Thanks
Ross
