Have a look at Diatex 1000. It's an iron on material with a thermosetting adhesive on the back. Unfortunately it only comes in one colour but it can be painted. It can also be doped for additional sealing. I'm researching model fabric covering materials at the moment, which is how I arrived at your video!
We moved onto Nylon after tissue covered models back in the 1960s , gosh am I that old , I knew a bloke who sold off cuts for 2/6 a yard (12.5p) those were the days !
I don't think that a plastic iron on film would look right with this plane so I have had to look for an alternative I think that this might be it only 60gper m/2 unpainted which I think is reasonable.
Fantastic idea, but a month too late for me. I ordered the Oratex for my SE5 at the beginning of June and I am still waiting for it 😪 I could have used this way for my model, except I cannot get shrinking dope (nitro cellulose) in Iceland. I will certainly look into this technique next time.
And you can use a water based urethane to seal the weave. I have done this with several fabric aircraft and the result is beautiful. You may then apply any acrylic enamel paint that you prefer. Most acrylics are glow fuel proof with low nitro content.
You may, however, apply an oil based clear urethane on top of it. Satin or gloss ... your choice. The fact that your fabric does not have a layer of glue over all will make up for the weight of your finish.
Are you saying you applied 2 coats of Gorilla glue to the frame, drying inbetween....? Then used a hot iron to reactivate the glue and ironed on the polyester fabric...?...🤔😳😳😮😏🇬🇧
@@MarkCroucherRC4funI have also used 3 coats of water based urethane as a heat sensitive adhesive. You can then apply another coat over the seams and it will smooth down quite nicely provided that your trimming knife is surgically sharp.
Have a look at Diatex 1000. It's an iron on material with a thermosetting adhesive on the back. Unfortunately it only comes in one colour but it can be painted. It can also be doped for additional sealing. I'm researching model fabric covering materials at the moment, which is how I arrived at your video!
Great Ill check it out.
Well researched Mark, a video to bookmark 👍
Glad you found it useful.
We moved onto Nylon after tissue covered models back in the 1960s , gosh am I that old , I knew a bloke who sold off cuts for 2/6 a yard (12.5p) those were the days !
Mark well done. It’s going to be epic after you add paint. Jeff in LA USA
Thanks still lots to do but I feel like I have found the solution to one problem.
Great video 👍👍
Looking great!
Thanks!
great idea. i do not like the cost of iron-on film or lack of colors. this is a good alternative.
I don't think that a plastic iron on film would look right with this plane so I have had to look for an alternative I think that this might be it only 60gper m/2 unpainted which I think is reasonable.
Fantastic idea, but a month too late for me. I ordered the Oratex for my SE5 at the beginning of June and I am still waiting for it 😪 I could have used this way for my model, except I cannot get shrinking dope (nitro cellulose) in Iceland. I will certainly look into this technique next time.
You don't need shrinking dope. Polyester fabric, which is quite similar to Sig Koveral will shrink tight with heat just like Monocrap.
And you can use a water based urethane to seal the weave. I have done this with several fabric aircraft and the result is beautiful. You may then apply any acrylic enamel paint that you prefer. Most acrylics are glow fuel proof with low nitro content.
But don't apply any type of dope over urethane or acrylics. You'll be sorry.
You may, however, apply an oil based clear urethane on top of it. Satin or gloss ... your choice. The fact that your fabric does not have a layer of glue over all will make up for the weight of your finish.
Going to look very scale once painted 👍🏻
Hope so!😊
Really nice thanks
Most welcome 😊
Hello please l would like to know what is the liquid mix that you applied on the polyester covering . Thank you
Once covered and tightened with a heat gunI I used both shrink and none shrink dope to seal the weave.
Are you saying you applied 2 coats of Gorilla glue to the frame, drying inbetween....?
Then used a hot iron to reactivate the glue and ironed on the polyester fabric...?...🤔😳😳😮😏🇬🇧
That's correct although I found Mod Podge to be even better
@@MarkCroucherRC4funI have also used 3 coats of water based urethane as a heat sensitive adhesive. You can then apply another coat over the seams and it will smooth down quite nicely provided that your trimming knife is surgically sharp.