I'm preparing to start building up a fixed wing Specter.
Included with the kit is clear laminating film to 'iron' on to the fixed wings.
This will be the first time I have attempted to laminate anything. There is a video showing in general how to do this. What it does NOT show is the basis of my question:-
On a foam fixed wing with moulded in foam ailerons, how do you laminate over / around the aileron hinge line ??
I found trying that didn`t work, the hinge line shrinks and it pulls the hinge too tight so I cut the hinges off, lam around it then tape the separately laminated ailerons on.
Thanks Ian.
I hadn't thought of cutting the whole aileron off. I thought it might be that just the film was cut along the hinge lines, leaving the standard foam hinge line not covered / covered by separate clear packing tape.
+1 for cut off lam and reattach. :D
Would either of you bother with using any plastic aileron hinges ??
I happen to have some lying about - both the stick on the surface type and the pin type pushed into the thickness of the wing / aileron.
I use the pinned plastic hinges all the ti,e, I really like them for added strength
I have used an iron on hinge system for years both on lite weight models and big gassers. I used to get it from a company in Wales by the meter but cannot remember the name. It's similar to this http://rchingetape.com/description.htm
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I use the rite wing tape hinge method.
Super easy and strong as hell.
Quote from: Ratty on November 10, 2014, 11:06:09 AM
I use the rite wing tape hinge method.
Super easy and strong as hell.
+1
Still trying to find the supplier I use. Bloody memory is shocking these days!
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I have now found 2 UK suppliers - from searching other Forum Threads and old Threads on here:
for small lengths of 75 micron x 450 mm wide and rolls of coloured tape -
http://www.flyingwings.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=34_43 (http://www.flyingwings.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=34_43)
for 50 or 100 metre long rolls of various widths and thickness's -
http://www.bindingsupplies.co.uk/products/prod:125mic_Satin_Matt_Roll_Laminating_Film__/prodID:N50641DCB81EB6/ (http://www.bindingsupplies.co.uk/products/prod:125mic_Satin_Matt_Roll_Laminating_Film__/prodID:N50641DCB81EB6/)
Found it at the back of a draw. M AND M DEVELOPMENTS 01633 413375. £3.45 for 3 meters
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Can you spray foam and then laminate over it, I need to colour my SH.
It is right 😀
Yes
Just like to ask , can you laminate foam board the same as Depron foam ?
Graham