Lightweight covering of 1/8 inch G1S plywood

Ed Sullivan wrote:

On Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:13:44 -0400, Orval Fairbairn
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"Morgans" wrote:


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Application is exterior on fuselage.

Personally, I would go with the fiberglass and resin. Fabric and dope
works, but glass should last forever.

Oh, I've been told that the surface under the glass must be as smooth as the
finish you want to achieve.

Too heavy! Doped Ceconite (or Stits) essentially last forever, too, as
long as you keep the bird hangared. And -- you can get a mirror finish,
if you desire. The secret is lots of thin coats of dope, sanded between
coats, then polished.


Actually Model airplane glass is probably no heavier than Dacron and
more durable.


1/2 ounce per square yard verses 1.7

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Richard

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