Ours has the side fabric wrap right over the turtle deck and down the other side. The fabric is wrapped around the lip of the rollover structure behind the pilot’s head.
Haha! Really. I looked at dozens of photos of the One Design and could not see the fabric covering the turtle deck. Is the fabric covering sheet metal along the turtle deck?
Asking for a dope (nitrate/butyrate) fiend... what paints can you use with the acrylic Mod Podge and sanding sealer? Does that limit your choices to acrylics and latex?
Is he asking if dope paint can be applied over sealer and Mod Podge? I don't think that sanding sealer will be a problem (at least a water-based sealer...a solvent based could have issues). I use an automotive (lacquer-based) primer over the water-based sealer without issue as you will see in the next video. Same for the Mod Podge. As for dope over these, I would just suggest a test for compatibility. Just make up a simple frame that can be tested with the materials he wants to use. But, if lacquer-based doesn't present a problem then I'm going to go out on a limb and say dope wouldn't either. But, test first!! Haha! I can't really comment on all paints other than to say that I use artist's acrylics almost exclusively because they are water-based, easy to thin, easy to spray, flow well and are tough once fully dry.
@BalsaAeroProjects He was asking exactly that. I will take your suggestion, make a test assembly and try it out for him. Did you say you put on three coats of the Mod Podge?
I gotta be honest: I've never seen anyone in my 37 years of modeling cover or use these techniques. Where did you get the idea for modpodge and why are you not using dope??
A couple of reasons. First, and foremost, I can't get dope in Taiwan. At least, I've never seen it in my 25 years living here. And, secondly, the smell would end my hobby career (read: wife). So, I've had to find alternative materials sometimes. I tried numerous glues that I can get in Taiwan to use as a heat-activated adhesive and Mod Podge did the trick. I also use Titebond as a heat-activated adhesive to iron on sheeting on occasion but found it didn't seem to work as well for fabric. It doesn't have the tackiness when dry that Mod Podge does which helps to grab the fabric. I must admit because of living in Taiwan, I tend to take a contrarian or non-traditional view on building models. But, i do believe that the results speak for themselves. Thank you for watching.
@BalsaAeroProjects I'm impressed. I always look for new ways to do things as well. I had no idea that Mod podge was a heat activated glue or could be used that way. How about that sanding sealer that you used. What product is that and how well does it sand and fill the weave, etc. I'm going to watch this video again. It was around 230 am when I came across it. Thank you
I don't think Mod Podge is advertised as heat-activated but it does work. As for the sanding sealer, it is a local Taiwan brand so it won't help to tell you. I would look for a high-solids sealer. For balsa, use a solvent-based sealer if you can find it so that it won't possibly warp the wood. I can only find water-based so I have to be a little careful when applying to sheet balsa and I usually won't apply it to anything less than 3/32" unless it is well supported underneath. The sealer that I do use works very well. It can be applied in 3-4 coats to seal balsa grain and the grain will be completely hidden under paint. No need to apply a covering if all that is wanted is to hide the grain. I will do that for small areas like the inside of cockpits where it is hard to attach covering. Thanks for watching!
another awesome video!
Thank you!
Ours has the side fabric wrap right over the turtle deck and down the other side. The fabric is wrapped around the lip of the rollover structure behind the pilot’s head.
Haha! Really. I looked at dozens of photos of the One Design and could not see the fabric covering the turtle deck. Is the fabric covering sheet metal along the turtle deck?
@@BalsaAeroProjects yep - that’s it! The fabric of over the curved sheet.
@@tasesq Thanks. This will probably look close enough.
This is built like a full size plane is built
It is very similar, isn't it. Thanks for watching.
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Thanks!
Asking for a dope (nitrate/butyrate) fiend... what paints can you use with the acrylic Mod Podge and sanding sealer? Does that limit your choices to acrylics and latex?
Is he asking if dope paint can be applied over sealer and Mod Podge?
I don't think that sanding sealer will be a problem (at least a water-based sealer...a solvent based could have issues). I use an automotive (lacquer-based) primer over the water-based sealer without issue as you will see in the next video. Same for the Mod Podge. As for dope over these, I would just suggest a test for compatibility. Just make up a simple frame that can be tested with the materials he wants to use. But, if lacquer-based doesn't present a problem then I'm going to go out on a limb and say dope wouldn't either. But, test first!! Haha!
I can't really comment on all paints other than to say that I use artist's acrylics almost exclusively because they are water-based, easy to thin, easy to spray, flow well and are tough once fully dry.
@BalsaAeroProjects He was asking exactly that. I will take your suggestion, make a test assembly and try it out for him. Did you say you put on three coats of the Mod Podge?
@@TheBigChinoDon yes, three thin coats.
I gotta be honest: I've never seen anyone in my 37 years of modeling cover or use these techniques. Where did you get the idea for modpodge and why are you not using dope??
A couple of reasons. First, and foremost, I can't get dope in Taiwan. At least, I've never seen it in my 25 years living here. And, secondly, the smell would end my hobby career (read: wife). So, I've had to find alternative materials sometimes. I tried numerous glues that I can get in Taiwan to use as a heat-activated adhesive and Mod Podge did the trick. I also use Titebond as a heat-activated adhesive to iron on sheeting on occasion but found it didn't seem to work as well for fabric. It doesn't have the tackiness when dry that Mod Podge does which helps to grab the fabric.
I must admit because of living in Taiwan, I tend to take a contrarian or non-traditional view on building models. But, i do believe that the results speak for themselves.
Thank you for watching.
@BalsaAeroProjects I'm impressed. I always look for new ways to do things as well. I had no idea that Mod podge was a heat activated glue or could be used that way. How about that sanding sealer that you used. What product is that and how well does it sand and fill the weave, etc. I'm going to watch this video again. It was around 230 am when I came across it. Thank you
I don't think Mod Podge is advertised as heat-activated but it does work.
As for the sanding sealer, it is a local Taiwan brand so it won't help to tell you. I would look for a high-solids sealer. For balsa, use a solvent-based sealer if you can find it so that it won't possibly warp the wood. I can only find water-based so I have to be a little careful when applying to sheet balsa and I usually won't apply it to anything less than 3/32" unless it is well supported underneath. The sealer that I do use works very well. It can be applied in 3-4 coats to seal balsa grain and the grain will be completely hidden under paint. No need to apply a covering if all that is wanted is to hide the grain. I will do that for small areas like the inside of cockpits where it is hard to attach covering.
Thanks for watching!
@@BalsaAeroProjects even if I walk away with the Mod Podge trick that's good for me. The Sig glue and brodak stink something fierce!!