Repairing a foam RC Plane with steam

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

Комментарии • 28

  • @jollyroger2226
    @jollyroger2226 Год назад

    Nice work and repair hints. You certainly made it look better!

    • @SteffenRC
      @SteffenRC  Год назад

      It didn't fix it 100%, but it was a lot better than where we started.... Thanks...

  • @NottinghamshireNick
    @NottinghamshireNick Год назад +1

    There are various standard screw heads - in the US it’s most common to see Phillips head screws but in the UK we tend to use PosiDrive - there is also a Japanese standard crosshead screw and if a Japanese screwdriver fits the wing bolts best it may be that you have some of those holding the wings on.
    Great content and result on sorting the foam out.

    • @SteffenRC
      @SteffenRC  Год назад +1

      You hit it.. I guess these Chinese made planes are using the Japanese screws.. Thanks for the details about different screws.. Appreciate the insight.

  • @ltfadl1
    @ltfadl1 Год назад

    That is such a beautiful plane. Love mine and I fly the crap out of it LOL. Great video.

    • @SteffenRC
      @SteffenRC  Год назад

      Thanks.. I agree the A4 is an awesome plane.. Looks wonderful...

  • @JMTerry1984
    @JMTerry1984 Год назад

    Great video as always. Keep it up. Quality content.

  • @SlowFlyer85
    @SlowFlyer85 Год назад +1

    good review I like that steamer I been using really hot water and small towels and oven mitts does towels get hot lol ☺✈✈👍👍

  • @ModelAV8RChannel
    @ModelAV8RChannel Год назад +1

    Very nice repair Will. Man that steamer really works well. Did you test it?

    • @SteffenRC
      @SteffenRC  Год назад +1

      Thanks Adam. No, I didn't get a chance to test fly that plane. I was headed out of town for a few days and he wanted it back soon.. I'll get a chance to fly it soon though..

  • @voivode2591
    @voivode2591 2 месяца назад

    I also use a steamer for wrinkles like those. The really bad ones I pour 180 degree water over them. That gets enough heat to re expand the foam. Rubbing the surface with your thumb does minimize the gatering. I use polycrylic on my models and it will fill the very small defects easily.

    • @SteffenRC
      @SteffenRC  2 месяца назад

      Thanks for the comments. I'll try the 180 degree water on the next repair.. Thanks for sharing.

  • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
    @CliffHarveyRCPlanes Год назад

    Some good tips there Will 👍

    • @SteffenRC
      @SteffenRC  Год назад

      Thanks Cliff. Always appreciate your watching and commenting...

  • @RubyS.1
    @RubyS.1 Год назад

    Is there a servo plier crimp set that you can recommend? Try Wera brand driver next. They are really good even on tiny stuff

    • @SteffenRC
      @SteffenRC  Год назад

      Ruby, I've used this set for making cables..www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZK5F8HP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
      I'll give those Wera drivers a look. Thanks...

  • @chuckmaddison2924
    @chuckmaddison2924 Год назад

    It's a bit like fixing kayaks of sealed hull types. Put small amount of water in it and put it in the sun.
    Heats up expands and pushes dents out.

  • @williamreape4326
    @williamreape4326 Год назад

    I have a question for you. I now have a f7 Tigercat. Storage, landing gear up or down? Thanks for your help and videos.

    • @SteffenRC
      @SteffenRC  Год назад +1

      Congrats on your Tigercat. She’s a wonderful plane. You’ll love her. I stir mine Gear up. Due to how I store my planes. Also easier for transport.

  • @schnka
    @schnka 6 месяцев назад

    What is the steamer model and what do they use it for? Maybe I missed that? Sorry. Nice vid.

    • @SteffenRC
      @SteffenRC  6 месяцев назад +1

      Its. PUR Steam. Amazon.. Used for cleaning and steaming clothes.

  • @Kbeezzy23
    @Kbeezzy23 6 месяцев назад

    What type of steamer is that?

    • @SteffenRC
      @SteffenRC  6 месяцев назад

      Its a PUR Steam steamer. Got it on amazon

  • @robertbennett848
    @robertbennett848 Год назад

    Just use boiled water. It is easier than using steam.

    • @alexandernentwig9596
      @alexandernentwig9596 11 месяцев назад

      It’s not just easier, but also more effective on the deeper wrinkles. You can give the foam a longer time to absorb the energy from the water and also make the inner foam beads expand as well. Remember that styrofoam is an excellent insulator, therefore it takes time for the heat reach the lower layers.
      You got to be careful with the temperature though. If too hot, they beads on the surface over-expand and also stay like this after cooling down again - super ugly! Also, the color may change when getting too hot. I had quite some success with 70-75°C (158-167 F) and leave it in there for som 5-10 minutes. The more water, the longer it will stay on temperature.