Mark it is favourable,the price of oratex is ridiculous,yes ypu have to add dope but think of it this way shrinking dope never stops shrinking. Your covering will never bubble up or come loose in the sun or high humidity. Means your paint job stays the way it should. Ive allways been a fan of nylon and dope. But this polyester material im going to use on my 1/4 scale stampe and then on the wellington bomber. Ive gotta do rib tapes for the stampe as ive mentioned before.mark please let me know how those pinking sissers cut the fabric cos as you know in scale rib tapes where pinked. One last thing..blue on top of that fabric...ace...going to look amazing mark.
thnxs for sharing , Mark !! I'm in the learning of building ARF balsa edge 540's , built two so far. Great Job, watching you do this , was kindly like putting normal covering on
Discovered dress lining a few years ago, but not using Mod Podge - really great stuff (and just as good as 'tex heatshrinks) - think there are a number of YT vids on how to make your own Mod Podge if you're too tight to buy it 😁😁
I've seen too many nice models unfinished due to the high cost of commercial covering material for me at least this is the answer. The scissor work well on the polyester leaving a nice fray free edge. For scale work you will need to take care with lining up the teeth. I think the natural translucency of the covering and a dark blue trim will look nice.
Hi Mark. I've started using 100% polyester in my builds and adhere it to the airframe using an adhesive called Fast Tack which is used the same as your mod podge. I'm lucky in that I have a really good haberdashers close by, Abakhan, who holds a wide variety of colours in 100% polyester. I've recently even used printed material (tartan!) Which works just as well.
They're 'pinking' shears. Nice presentation, I'll be interested to see what the final weight comes out to when the covering is coated. Do weigh the wing before and after.
Have you tried ripstop fabric used for making kites. This fabric heat shrinks well and also comes in a host of different designs. The camouflage pattern looks great.
cat came to help show the polyester fabrique ofcourse. how kind . I really love watching you work, you are very precise. Thank you for sharing this technique, that's exactly what I was searching for. I'm from '73 and I grew up watching painted model covered with sylk or paper. I tried using termoplastics by I hate them thou I recognize they are very useful and contribute to having light models. I was wondering if there was a light fabrique that didn't require to put ton of glue and let this way having a more traditional cover that I could paint. This solution seems perfect. I've watched some other videos of yours: if I may espress an opinion I think it would be very pleasnt having more time dedicated to the process and maybe little shorter to the explanation alone. if it doesn't bother you after a presentation, you could give more detail during the implementation. watching such a skilled modeler is a pleasure and it's very instructive.
Mark it is favourable,the price of oratex is ridiculous,yes ypu have to add dope but think of it this way shrinking dope never stops shrinking.
Your covering will never bubble up or come loose in the sun or high humidity.
Means your paint job stays the way it should.
Ive allways been a fan of nylon and dope.
But this polyester material im going to use on my 1/4 scale stampe and then on the wellington bomber.
Ive gotta do rib tapes for the stampe as ive mentioned before.mark please let me know how those pinking sissers cut the fabric cos as you know in scale rib tapes where pinked.
One last thing..blue on top of that fabric...ace...going to look amazing mark.
Ive never seen this technique using fabric and shrinking it. I will try this instead of standard covering materials. Great video.
Glad it was helpful!
I am sure she will look as great as the previous one you did. Brilliant stuff 👍🏻
Thanks Chris
thnxs for sharing , Mark !! I'm in the learning of building ARF balsa edge 540's , built two so far. Great Job, watching you do this , was kindly like putting normal covering on
Discovered dress lining a few years ago, but not using Mod Podge - really great stuff (and just as good as 'tex heatshrinks) - think there are a number of YT vids on how to make your own Mod Podge if you're too tight to buy it 😁😁
I've seen too many nice models unfinished due to the high cost of commercial covering material for me at least this is the answer.
The scissor work well on the polyester leaving a nice fray free edge. For scale work you will need to take care with lining up the teeth.
I think the natural translucency of the covering and a dark blue trim will look nice.
And so it begins Mark, using your previous experience this is a great tutorial 👍
Glad you think so!
Thanks, so glad this popped up. I bought this fabric years ago but havent used it yet. Laurie NZ.
Give it a go I think you will like it.
As long as the cat approves, no problem!
Hi Mark. I've started using 100% polyester in my builds and adhere it to the airframe using an adhesive called Fast Tack which is used the same as your mod podge. I'm lucky in that I have a really good haberdashers close by, Abakhan, who holds a wide variety of colours in 100% polyester. I've recently even used printed material (tartan!) Which works just as well.
I think it's a great material for larger models.
WOW. Really cool 👍
Thanks 👍
They're 'pinking' shears. Nice presentation, I'll be interested to see what the final weight comes out to when the covering is coated. Do weigh the wing before and after.
That's the word ☺ I will do
Have you tried ripstop fabric used for making kites. This fabric heat shrinks well and also comes in a host of different designs. The camouflage pattern looks great.
Im sure that some have with negative outcomes but I can't remember the reason for that feedback.
Exactly what we used in the 1950, linen cloth
This is polyester rather than linen, always worth experimenting with alternatives.
I will never view the wifes scap booking supplies the same again.
I built many Sterling Ringmasters back in the 60s. Fun times
I never managed to succeed with control line
Mark It's going to look fabulous, Jeff in LA USA
Too kind Jeff
C.A.T. ... Certified Airframe Technologist
Ill take that as a compliment for Sooty 😊.
That's another great idea! Where can I get the fabric from like that and what do I ask for?
I go to a local shop Boyes or it can be purchased onlines.... Many colours are available. Ask for 100% Polyester.
Very nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
You can dye it any shade you like with Dylon
You can also purchase in a wide variety of colours I just like the translucent effect of the plain fabric.
Yes; mind, the Dylon gives you any degree of translucence that you require. Thanks for the great videos@@MarkCroucherRC4fun
What is g/m2 for your material ? It is 100% poliester ? Link might be usefull
Its 70 g/ms 100% polyester other than that its nothing special widely available.
Are you Newcastle or Sunderland or Middlesborough? And do you like the Hairy Bikers? (Or even the Hairy Lairy Bikers)
From Gateshead and Im not too hairy 😊
cat came to help show the polyester fabrique ofcourse. how kind . I really love watching you work, you are very precise. Thank you for sharing this technique, that's exactly what I was searching for. I'm from '73 and I grew up watching painted model covered with sylk or paper. I tried using termoplastics by I hate them thou I recognize they are very useful and contribute to having light models. I was wondering if there was a light fabrique that didn't require to put ton of glue and let this way having a more traditional cover that I could paint. This solution seems perfect.
I've watched some other videos of yours: if I may espress an opinion I think it would be very pleasnt having more time dedicated to the process and maybe little shorter to the explanation alone. if it doesn't bother you after a presentation, you could give more detail during the implementation. watching such a skilled modeler is a pleasure and it's very instructive.
Thank you for your kind comments I take your suggestions on board.