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- wtb esaki silk - RC Groups
I have used a lot of silk for models since 1963 and never did find the Japanese silk any better than the Habotai silks with one exception some Esaki color designs were just to cool to NOT use on an airplane China silk ---AKA Habotai silk ----sold by Dharma can be had in colors 8MM ,,or pure white 5MM or 8MM for under $6 per yard
- Covering a foam plane? Glass it, iron-on, homebrew, silk??
Silk is much lighter than firerglass, some say stronger Enough silk for plane weighed less than 1 2 oz Silk can conform around 3-D shapes After sanding and spackling, Hold silk against foam, brush on thinned glue Takes a little fussing to keep the silk down until dry Heat gun helps a lot Overlap pieces of silk
- BLHeli_S - Smooth as Silk - Page 3 - RC Groups
Page 3-Discussion BLHeli_S - Smooth as Silk Multirotor Drone Electronics
- Nitrate Dope, Thinner, Silk Span Anyone? - RC Groups
Nitrate Dope, Thinner, Silk Span Anyone? I am hoping to build and cover my first free flight balsa and tissue model After some reading it seems Nitrate dope is better than Butyrate and silkspan is somewhat easier to use than tissue
- Silkspan on solid balsa surfaces - RC Groups
Silkspan is my standard material for solid surfaces For my 40 and 60 size airplanes I use the GM weight I always apply it wet
- Top Flite Contender - RC Groups
my last balsa and silk control line plane, so this is going to be interesting I got the pcs for the horizontal stabilizer and elevators cut today Will glue tomorrow I can only work on this as time permits Trying to hold down 1 regular job and a business on the side Be patient, feel free to offer tips or constructive criticism Thanks Jim
- Marks models Windward - RC Groups
Most of all, I love that you used silk and dope to finish your "Windward" A time honored tradition, done with old word craftsmanship, that you applied with aplomb! You did all of our past ancestral modelers proud! Bravo! I saw your post, I had to reply I really hope you enjoy flying your "Windward" as much as I have all of these years
- Single Channel Build - First Half of 2025 - Page 7 - RC Groups
Guy, I'm thinking that since the original used the formed sheet shells your plan sounds like it's going to result in a far stronger fuselage than required And likely a far heavier result than is wanted The original would likely have gotten a finish of something like silk or thin model covering nylon stuck on with a few coats of dope then
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