Great video! I was searching for product ideas to skin a scratch built Predator drone I'm working on and your video convinced me that this is the product to run with. The ease of application and the end result sealed the deal! I'll definitely be using hinges on my control surfaces though as I heard these laminates may get brittle over the years but other then that the finish is incredible! I'm hot wire cutting my own wings and plan to retask some fiberglass arrow shafts I have laying around for my wing spars. 3 shafts in the central fixed wing section then dropping to 2 shafts (all 5 over lapping 3" at the union) where the removable wings join followed by 1 shaft centered out nearly to the wing tips. I was thinking about skinning it with carbon fiber but after seeing this I think I will save some money and go with this. I'm going big with an 8 foot wingspan for a nice stable camera platform for some serious FPV soaring fun. This will be my first plan with an Ardupilot system complete with GPS. The price for the electronics is amazing these days, the entire system with GPS, OSD, telemetry and power readings was only $79 bucks delivered! Back when I first started flying a cheesy 1 axis Gyro cost more then that! lol Thanks for the great information and video...
Very helpful video. I can definitely see the benefits of laminating. Thanks for taking the time to share your technique. And I learned a new phrase, "relief cut".
The point of laminating is that it works similar to a bike helmet. The foam alone is fragile, as is the covering, but together they work quite well. I'd say in my experience that you gain 50% over the foams original strength
Great video Dick, I bought this from Aloft last week after watching your video and plan on laminating the wings, vertical and horizontal stabilizer on my Volantex Firstar 2000 mm FPV plane... Aloft should give you a discount for the business you have brought them through your videos... Thanks so much my friend..
+Solar Flarin Thank you soooo much for watching and if I can be of any other service just let me know. Experiment with the heat on that kind of foam first! Have fun
Cool thanks for doing this video I might try this on one of my projects, seen others use this covering you make it look easy to work with. Thanks for sharing
It's book laminating film for school books. We used it for balsa sail planes back in the mid 90's. You could get a ton of it for cheap. You can also paint the inside "side" with a light coat of spray paint. Really lightened those old planes.
+Watt Waster Worked perfectly. Dicks video was the best tutorial for the process. The relief cuts are very effective when encountering curves and the foam is well protected and strengthened with the lamination.
about 8 years ago I watched this video and now I'm wondering if this system would work on the outside of a wood-framed shadow box I'm building for my granddaughter? I want to protect the inside of the shadow box from the weather with your iron-on system, will this stick to a wood frame? January 26/ 2024 8:42 hours.
It should work, I have covered balsa wood airplanes with the same technique. Just practice on something before you jump into it. Thanks a big bunch for watching. DG
Can i make one suggestion ... what ever covering you are applying be it tissue, silk, film etc always cover the bottom first then the top surface same with fuss bottom , sides , top.
...very good and i use the stuff on all my diy scratch-built epp stuff...add lot of strenght and resistance...for epp exactly 150˚ Celsius...thank you for the demonstration...
Just wanted to say thanks, looking at coating my foam and balsa planes. Not to worry about looks, as long as it is functional and helps with those unplanned landings😀 or pesky trees that come out of nowhere.
Not necessary to sand just make sure it is clean. Make sure you do the nose well. As a trainer plane the nose and motor are first to go. That is a great plane
make sure you follow the instruction for initializing the radio to the stabilizer and check that the controls are moving the right way when you move the plane .. This will assure many successful flights. @@Wings_of_foam
Great work Dick I have only just seen this video today! I fly the assassins from Crash Test Hobby - these are made similarly. Laminating film does a fantastic job in strengthening and making the foam more durable. Yes it take time but it is very rewarding .... I resurrected a HK Teksumo with this stuff!
Some folks are worried that the foam bubbles are expanding, seems like you'd want more adhesion so the laminate doesn't come off--plus now you have a paintable surface.
Best if you paint the foam first. I use a rattle can paint and let it dry well. Then laminate, then you will have a strong and beautiful plane. This is a new Fun Cub that was painted and laminated: ua-cam.com/video/gamYsq8mH5U/v-deo.html
No it is not necessary however for some planes that not have landing gear or may have re occurring damage it is very important. The weight is negligible and is spread over the entire plane. 1.3 mil thickness if very thin. It is a lot of fun to do and much easier to use than a monocote type covering. Thanks a big bunch for watching!!!
I want to build my P-40 Warhawk into just a model. I have laminating film but I was wondering, if I laminate the foam to give it more strength, can I prime over the film with plastic primer and then do my paint, then clear coat it, will this work or will the paint just chip off ?
Absolutely. If you want to paint before you laminate that is probably the best. However, if you paint after lamination then scuff with a very fine sand paper, scratch pad or steel wool, clean with alcohol then use a simple rattle can fast dry to paint.
Thanks Dick. I was also wondering if putting two layers of lamination would work, then the paint. I was wondering if it would stick to the previous layer and should I scuff up the first layer for better adhesion ? Thanks
f marz Absolutely plus makes the plane much stronger. Using less heat will produces fewer bumps. Different kinds of foam show fewer bumps. Paint before you laminate.
can this product be used on balsa wood planes instead of tissue , what's the weight per squre inch compared to tissue, can you give stats per size 1.7,3,5,10mil
I'm looking at laminating, but unsure of how much laminate I need to purchase.. How much does it usually take? I know different sizes will require different amounts
I would use the 1.7 because it is easier to form around round pieces. It also overlaps better without seeing the seams. I personally would try to do the fuselage in one long piece equal halves. Starting in the center and working my way to each end. You could probably do the wings top and bottoms with one piece for each top and bottom. This will be a big project and lot’s of fun. I now get my laminating film from Amazon. Thanks a big bunch for watching!!! Keep in touch
Hi Dick good day, i ordered the film already, but i am wondering will the foam cells bloat with the heat. the planes foam surfaces are very smooth now. how hot is hot enough for the iron. thanks
davidsai Experiment with the heat settings on the iron Find what works best for you. Some foams don’t puff. Check out my “My Twin Dream “ video. That foam is as smooth as plastic.
Hello there! I've been using laminating film for quite some time now however the film de-laminates after some time. Do you have an idea how to better glue the film to the foam so that it stays there glued well? Thank you!
QUESTION: I'm just getting into RC aircraft, and I'm starting with a HK Bixler 2, and after I master that one, I plan to step up to a HK Phoenix 2000 and use it as an ALES [learning] platform. Would you recommend this thin film for their EPO wings, or should I use the next thicker sized film? Second, I've read that a lot of Bixler flyers put Scotch Extreme tape on the leading edges of the wings, and clear packing tape over much of the wing chord. Could this film be applied over over these type of tape to give the wing a more finished look? Thanks
Hi, Mr. Dick. Great video! What do you think to use a 3 mil (75 micra) film to laminate a MTD, that is a "heavy" plane, but with much power too? Thanks. See you.
Luis I laminated my MTD completely with the 1.7 except for the bottom of the fuselage. On the bottom only for abrasion protection when landing. The 1,7 is plenty for the rest of the plane and yeilds a very smooth finish. You will love the MTD, it is one of my favs!! Thanks a bunch for watching.
Hi Deek, Thanks for the tutorial it was very informative. Can you post a link where you are getting the laminating material? All the best and Happy flying!
I can vouch for the added strength. I have a sheet foam "foamy" Flying W and ironed on laminating film all over. I've had some not so gentle touch downs and it still flies where others would have been bent or broken in half. Takes a little while to iron it all down but hey, the results are well worth it.
No comparison! epoxy and fiberglass would be way way too heavy, hard to do and expensive. This method is easy, very low cost, and super strong. You can also paint before or after application of the film. I have other videos in the series you can watch also. Thanks a bunch for watching and if I can offer more help let me know.
Dick Gibson wow, you’re the best! Thanks for getting back so quickly. Can you post s link to where you ordered it from? I have a bunch of new planes coming in - balsa and foam (EPO and EPP) - and I wanna do this before I assembles. Obviously the balsa is going to be monocoat, but the foam I wanna do this. Especially for protecting the hinge
These foam dots bulge up when heat iron put it on them, It is not easy for someone who has trypophobia. I wonder if you can moist the foam first then apply the "new stuff", would the "new stuff" still sticks?
+ASUS Micro I have had that question before. POR the hot iron technique "I believe" makes the combination of the laminate and foam stronger. Putting water on before would only make the dots more noticeable. Perhaps you could try setting the iron a little cooler and see what happens. Thanks a big bunch for watching
Yes it adds structural stiffness and stability. Also if you do crash it makes it easier to repair. Unlike mono cote it is very resistant to abrasion and puncture. If you use the thin film it adds very little weight. Plus you can paint the foam first and laminate over the top and the color won't scratch off. Thanks a bunch for watching.
... Excellent video.Usted could clarify me what kind of film used. No entindo when speaking English , perhaps entinda if he writes. Thank you, I send a greeting from Argentina
This is the material used to cover a document, business card, picture, ID card, that you would go to an office supply store to have done. Their machine has two rolls of laminating film in them and your document or card is placed between these two pieces and place in an two sided iron and heat sealed. You can find this film on Amazon or Ebay or at your office supply store. Thanks for watching.
+Jarvis E. Yes you can paint it. I used a fast dry Krylon enamel. I went over the film with a cloth with alcohol to clean. A friend is doing a 1/4 scale cub and painting the whole thing. Good luck and get back with me to tell me how it turned out. Thanks for watching
I am just finishing up a new Fun Cub, which I completely laminated. It was a real fun build and it will be very strong a very kool looking. The 1.3 mil worked great for the entire plane. The top of the wing was done with one continuous piece and it conformed to the wing tips with out any relief cuts. This is amazing stuff. Enjoy
***** No Problem i am new to making RC planes but have the basics down. it is just covering the wings that i needed. thanks for the great video keep it up!
No just clear. You can lightly scuff and paint or I usually paint the plane first then laminate it. This gives you a very durable finish and makes the model way way stronger! Thanks a bunch for watching!!!
Nice job Dick. I'm sort of an old timer when it comes to RC craft. Built my first in the late 70's with the old monocote and had an iron just like yours.. I may still have the iron, not sure. Anyway, I'm looking to get back into fixed wing. Have my eyes on a foam Bixler. Do you think my heat gun would work? Granted, I cannot press the film like you are doing here plus you need to be careful with the heat gun. It will melt this Ethylene/PP foam if you get too close to it.
One of the few videos on this subject that clearly explains how to handle the hinged surfaces. Thank you!
Iron was way too hot. The foam slready expanded
Thanks, Uncle Deek, for this video. I'm just starting to work with foam and appreciate your sharing your knowledge.
Great video! I was searching for product ideas to skin a scratch built Predator drone I'm working on and your video convinced me that this is the product to run with. The ease of application and the end result sealed the deal! I'll definitely be using hinges on my control surfaces though as I heard these laminates may get brittle over the years but other then that the finish is incredible! I'm hot wire cutting my own wings and plan to retask some fiberglass arrow shafts I have laying around for my wing spars. 3 shafts in the central fixed wing section then dropping to 2 shafts (all 5 over lapping 3" at the union) where the removable wings join followed by 1 shaft centered out nearly to the wing tips. I was thinking about skinning it with carbon fiber but after seeing this I think I will save some money and go with this. I'm going big with an 8 foot wingspan for a nice stable camera platform for some serious FPV soaring fun. This will be my first plan with an Ardupilot system complete with GPS. The price for the electronics is amazing these days, the entire system with GPS, OSD, telemetry and power readings was only $79 bucks delivered! Back when I first started flying a cheesy 1 axis Gyro cost more then that! lol Thanks for the great information and video...
Great video, thank you! I just picked up many tips watching you work!
Very helpful video. I can definitely see the benefits of laminating. Thanks for taking the time to share your technique. And I learned a new phrase, "relief cut".
Whats that? Extra weight.
The point of laminating is that it works similar to a bike helmet. The foam alone is fragile, as is the covering, but together they work quite well. I'd say in my experience that you gain 50% over the foams original strength
Great video Dick, I bought this from Aloft last week after watching your video and plan on laminating the wings, vertical and horizontal stabilizer on my Volantex Firstar 2000 mm FPV plane... Aloft should give you a discount for the business you have brought them through your videos... Thanks so much my friend..
+Solar Flarin Thank you soooo much for watching and if I can be of any other service just let me know.
Experiment with the heat on that kind of foam first!
Have fun
***** Will do ... Thanks again !
Cool thanks for doing this video I might try this on one of my projects, seen others use this covering you make it look easy to work with. Thanks for sharing
Excellent video, very useful and good camera work as well. Makes a pleasant change for UA-cam!
tropicalparsoon Lana my wife is very grateful for your very kind comments, Thanks a big bunch
Great video! I would turn the temperature down to just above medium on EPO. High is good for EPP though.
It's book laminating film for school books. We used it for balsa sail planes back in the mid 90's. You could get a ton of it for cheap. You can also paint the inside "side" with a light coat of spray paint. Really lightened those old planes.
Very true!
Thanks a bunch for watching!!
Yes I used it on many planes. It is lighter and tougher than the model airplane coverings. It does not shrink as much, but that is not a problem.
you deserve a lot more subs
That was really well done! Looks great!
Thanks a big bunch
Thank you sir! I never noticed this or your fx61 video before. Helped me a lot now I have a full day with tinkering with my wing :)
Nice and clean :)
Very cool job! Love the monocote iron :)
Thanks for sharing and happy weekend to Lana and you :)
Thanks for posting the video. I bought this same film based on your video and will be doing my first try at laminating this next week.
+Watt Waster Worked perfectly. Dicks video was the best tutorial for the process. The relief cuts are very effective when encountering curves and the foam is well protected and strengthened with the lamination.
You have that iron way to hot, the bubbles show lack of knowledge.
Hi, grandpa, nice video coverage and cool, usful presentation. Enjoyed lot.....
Lovely. Thank you for the education. Have a great day
about 8 years ago I watched this video and now I'm wondering if this system would work on the outside of a wood-framed shadow box I'm building for my granddaughter? I want to protect the inside of the shadow box from the weather with your iron-on system, will this stick to a wood frame? January 26/ 2024 8:42 hours.
It should work, I have covered balsa wood airplanes with the same technique.
Just practice on something before you jump into it.
Thanks a big bunch for watching.
DG
Im going to try this tomorrow and just found your tutorial, thanks very helpful
Can i make one suggestion ... what ever covering you are applying be it tissue, silk, film etc always cover the bottom first then the top surface same with fuss bottom , sides , top.
What?
I don’t think so you always close on the bottom. Like a cap on a bottle
Lid on a bowl is probably a better analogy
Makes sense...You avoid having a seam on or near the leading edge of the airfoil facing the relative wind.
@@bigdog1476 Your lid and bottle cap analogy seems more fitting to what this poster recommended.
...very good and i use the stuff on all my diy scratch-built epp stuff...add lot of strenght and resistance...for epp exactly 150˚ Celsius...thank you for the demonstration...
Congratulations, nice video, I did not know that it was possible with foam and heat....
Just wanted to say thanks, looking at coating my foam and balsa planes. Not to worry about looks, as long as it is functional and helps with those unplanned landings😀 or pesky trees that come out of nowhere.
I hate those freaking trees being right in my way, it's kinda funny in fpv but it sucks for the plane
I'm getting the Apprentice STS 1.5 meters.
Would it be best to sand the plane first for a smooth finish?
Not necessary to sand just make sure it is clean.
Make sure you do the nose well.
As a trainer plane the nose and motor are first to go.
That is a great plane
Thank you very much.
Yeah, I think I made the right choice.
My first 3 planes were a Xk A800 with a cheap chinese transmitter :D@@DickGibson
make sure you follow the instruction for initializing the radio to the stabilizer and check that the controls are moving the right way when you move the plane .. This will assure many successful flights. @@Wings_of_foam
Yes, good point.
Cheers.@@DickGibson
Informative and well done ... thanks for taking the time to show this.
My pleasure.
I am the ambassador of laminating.
Thanks a bunch for watching.
Big uncle Deek... what a legend! Love your vids fella!
Great work Dick I have only just seen this video today! I fly the assassins from Crash Test Hobby - these are made similarly. Laminating film does a fantastic job in strengthening and making the foam more durable. Yes it take time but it is very rewarding .... I resurrected a HK Teksumo with this stuff!
Have you watched my series of videos on the POP Wing
Very Nice! Well Done ! Thank you for your time and all the tips!
How about a fuselage or something curved? I see plenty of videos on flat (ish) surfaces.
Sorry, but I see bigger gaps between grains of material after laminating. This is effect of "heat treatment" of material. Is it nice ?
An excellent demonstration sir, thank you.
Thanks a big bunch for watching!!
He should have covered the underside first
You are probably right but for the demo this worked.
Thanks a bunch for watching
Nice tips, this is so informative 👍
Spray with Acrylic water based varnish. Far better results and much quicker.
Great video
thanks, but where were you two nights ago lol. thank you for your time and skill. UNCLE DEEK ROCKS!!!!!
As fast as this old man can go??
Your loyal servant
Uncle Deek
Great idea and ecplanation, thank you !
Some folks are worried that the foam bubbles are expanding, seems like you'd want more adhesion so the laminate doesn't come off--plus now you have a paintable surface.
Yeahbut. Now you have smooth bubbly foam. Agreed good for more strength, but what does it look painted?
Best if you paint the foam first.
I use a rattle can paint and let it dry well.
Then laminate, then you will have a strong and beautiful plane.
This is a new Fun Cub that was painted and laminated:
ua-cam.com/video/gamYsq8mH5U/v-deo.html
Thank You very much. Nice video. Now where to find the film.
Very nice video, thank you for your expertise...
Is it neccesary to skin an all foam airplane ? Some skins are fairly heavy. Is reduction in drag penalty worth it ?
No it is not necessary however for some planes that not have landing gear or may have re occurring damage it is very important.
The weight is negligible and is spread over the entire plane. 1.3 mil thickness if very thin. It is a lot of fun to do and much easier to use than a monocote type covering.
Thanks a big bunch for watching!!!
Fo information, I use 75 micron (3mil) on my bigger planes and the weight increase is in the region of 30%.
Just what I was looking for. Awesome shirt. Thanks for the vid.
Wish I could like this video more than once.
Nice job.. How to skin a foam wing and make it look so easy ;-)
looks like the same as monocote covering method, good tip
thanks
Can you use a heat gun to take out the wrinkle?
Yes you can
Awesome video! Remember that if your on a budget for strength you can always simply use clear packing tape!
Yes, I use to do that but packing tape does not last long, it is heavy and it is UV reactive.
Once you try laminating a plane you will be hooked.
I want to build my P-40 Warhawk into just a model. I have laminating film but I was wondering, if I laminate the foam to give it more strength, can I prime over the film with plastic primer and then do my paint, then clear coat it, will this work or will the paint just chip off ?
Absolutely. If you want to paint before you laminate that is probably the best.
However, if you paint after lamination then scuff with a very fine sand paper, scratch pad or steel wool, clean with alcohol then use a simple rattle can fast dry to paint.
Thanks Dick. I was also wondering if putting two layers of lamination would work, then the paint. I was wondering if it would stick to the previous layer and should I scuff up the first layer for better adhesion ? Thanks
where can I get one of those irons or something similar and once you laminate it can you paint over it?
How do i cover foam plane that is powered by an engine on it?
How thick laminate film do you use on the belly of belly landing foam planes like a Skipper or power glider, bixler etc
I would imagine that this reduces surface tension tremendously, making the airplane more slippery thru the air....
f marz
Absolutely plus makes the plane much stronger.
Using less heat will produces fewer bumps.
Different kinds of foam show fewer bumps.
Paint before you laminate.
Best intro I’ve ever seen haha!!
Hi, after laminating an Elapor wing, do you feel that the wing has become a bit stiffer in terms of deflection?
Yes it makes everything you laminate stronger.
@@DickGibson thanks Dick... from Old Germany!
do you know Horst Zeller?
Can you use this on balsa wings ? Solar film is just too Expensive !
Yes absolutely you can cover a balsa wing.
The laminating film I use is very inexpensive if you purchase it in larger quantities.
Uncle Dick you're so amazing i have to subscribe. think i'll repair my phoenix glider using your method. - no substitute for experience. thank you.
Classic monokote trick is to do the bottom first that way the top overlaps the bottom you don't see the seams
Awesome... thanks for the demonstration. Merry Christmas and happy new year. Thumbs up.
Where can I get the film and the iron?
www.alofthobbies.com/new-stuff-laminating-films.html
www.horizonhobby.com/e-flite-brand/e-flite-brand/sealing-iron-han101
where do you buy the film at?
Amazon has it in bulk.
Aloft Hobbies has it in small lots.
If you do the same with your main wings you will significant change the aerodynamic of the wings because of the created foam bubbles.
I have covered many foam airplanes completely and the results were fabulous. All the planes flew better and are much more durable.
can this product be used on balsa wood planes instead of tissue , what's the weight per squre inch compared to tissue, can you give stats per size 1.7,3,5,10mil
I'm looking at laminating, but unsure of how much laminate I need to purchase.. How much does it usually take? I know different sizes will require different amounts
hello, i just a got freewings al37 737 max, and would like to cover it with laminating film, wich film would you use, 1.7 3 or 5 mil size thnaks
I would use the 1.7 because it is easier to form around round pieces.
It also overlaps better without seeing the seams.
I personally would try to do the fuselage in one long piece equal halves. Starting in the center and working my way to each end.
You could probably do the wings top and bottoms with one piece for each top and bottom.
This will be a big project and lot’s of fun.
I now get my laminating film from Amazon.
Thanks a big bunch for watching!!!
Keep in touch
Dick Gibson will do, follow my channel for updates on the build. Will let you know what I finally do looking at several options. Gracias from Colombia
Hi Dick good day, i ordered the film already, but i am wondering will the foam cells bloat with the heat. the planes foam surfaces are very smooth now. how hot is hot enough for the iron. thanks
davidsai
Experiment with the heat settings on the iron
Find what works best for you.
Some foams don’t puff.
Check out my “My Twin Dream “ video.
That foam is as smooth as plastic.
@@DickGibson film allready at the miami offcie should get to colombia next week.
Awesome intro speech!
Any issues with warpage of the wing?
Hello Mr. Gibson, what do you estimate the additional weight of the laminate added to your Fun Cub?
2 or 3 grams at the most.
Great video! Thanks for the tip! Has anyone tried this in balsa ribbed wings instead of monokote/oracover to get a lightweight covering?
Hello there! I've been using laminating film for quite some time now however the film de-laminates after some time. Do you have an idea how to better glue the film to the foam so that it stays there glued well? Thank you!
is this the same type of stuff as the Hobbyking covering film?
Muy buen trabajo, Exclente, gracias por compatirlo.- Como busco ese material en tiendas?
Check the link above for Aloft Hobbies
QUESTION: I'm just getting into RC aircraft, and I'm starting with a HK Bixler 2, and after I master that one, I plan to step up to a HK Phoenix 2000 and use it as an ALES [learning] platform. Would you recommend this thin film for their EPO wings, or should I use the next thicker sized film?
Second, I've read that a lot of Bixler flyers put Scotch Extreme tape on the leading edges of the wings, and clear packing tape over much of the wing chord. Could this film be applied over over these type of tape to give the wing a more finished look?
Thanks
Hi, Mr. Dick. Great video! What do you think to use a 3 mil (75 micra) film to laminate a MTD, that is a "heavy" plane, but with much power too? Thanks. See you.
Luis I laminated my MTD completely with the 1.7 except for the bottom of the fuselage. On the bottom only for abrasion protection when landing. The 1,7 is plenty for the rest of the plane and yeilds a very smooth finish.
You will love the MTD, it is one of my favs!!
Thanks a bunch for watching.
nice video, how to smoothen the foam dots? Did you put a spray paint on the laminate?
Hi.
will have the contact of an international distributor of EPP sheets ????
Hi Deek, Thanks for the tutorial it was very informative. Can you post a link where you are getting the laminating material? All the best and Happy flying!
www.alofthobbies.com/new-stuff-laminating-films.html
*****
Thanks Deek. Take care and all the best!
How much stronger does this end up making the plane?
A large bunch!!
I can vouch for the added strength. I have a sheet foam "foamy" Flying W and ironed on laminating film all over. I've had some not so gentle touch downs and it still flies where others would have been bent or broken in half. Takes a little while to iron it all down but hey, the results are well worth it.
is this good for EPP foam ?
A little strange. But informative.
New is often strange but this is a fantastic product!
Thanks a big bunch for watching!!
Nice video man 👌
Great job....suscribed to your channel
Great job! 😎👍
Does this work better than let’s say epoxy and fiberglass?
No comparison! epoxy and fiberglass would be way way too heavy, hard to do and expensive. This method is easy, very low cost, and super strong. You can also paint before or after application of the film. I have other videos in the series you can watch also. Thanks a bunch for watching and if I can offer more help let me know.
Dick Gibson wow, you’re the best! Thanks for getting back so quickly. Can you post s link to where you ordered it from? I have a bunch of new planes coming in - balsa and foam (EPO and EPP) - and I wanna do this before I assembles. Obviously the balsa is going to be monocoat, but the foam I wanna do this. Especially for protecting the hinge
I’m also going to disassemble all my foamies and do this! Thank you
@@rossrcfallacaro3422
www.amazon.com/s?k=laminating+film+1.3+mil+25+x500%27+standard+roll&ref=nb_sb_noss
These foam dots bulge up when heat iron put it on them, It is not easy for someone who has trypophobia. I wonder if you can moist the foam first then apply the "new stuff", would the "new stuff" still sticks?
+ASUS Micro I have had that question before. POR the hot iron technique "I believe" makes the combination of the laminate and foam stronger. Putting water on before would only make the dots more noticeable. Perhaps you could try setting the iron a little cooler and see what happens.
Thanks a big bunch for watching
That was really helpful, thanks.
starkid255 Thanks a big bunch for watching
I asked for this video and you supplied thanks :-)
What this laminating film does exactly?It makes foam not as easy to brake?
Yes it adds structural stiffness and stability. Also if you do crash it makes it easier to repair. Unlike mono cote it is very resistant to abrasion and puncture. If you use the thin film it adds very little weight. Plus you can paint the foam first and laminate over the top and the color won't scratch off.
Thanks a bunch for watching.
+Dick Gibson Thank you for fast reply.I hope to be so easy to install as it seems.
The sailplane will be FunGlider Multiplex
I am doing my second Fun Cub this week.
Go slow and have fun
... Excellent video.Usted could clarify me what kind of film used. No entindo when speaking English , perhaps entinda if he writes. Thank you, I send a greeting from Argentina
MarianoP1000 eso se usa para laminar libros. Posiblemente lo puedes encontrar en una tienda que venda materiales para colegios.
This is the material used to cover a document, business card, picture, ID card, that you would go to an office supply store to have done. Their machine has two rolls of laminating film in them and your document or card is placed between these two pieces and place in an two sided iron and heat sealed.
You can find this film on Amazon or Ebay or at your office supply store.
Thanks for watching.
@@pagrichard gracias!!!
Dude... did you melt the foam..?
Too hot
what is the best 1.3mil or 1.7mil? You mentioned you used 1.3mil but I saw 1.7 written on that one roll.
***** I prefer 1.3. It is much easier to get to mold into curves and tight places.
Thanks a big bunch for watching.
***** Thanks I've been watching your channel for few months now. And you shared a lot of good techniques and advices!
Thanks for that Deek,great tutorial.
Hey man thanks for watching
Can you paint the laminating film? If so, what type of paint?
+Jarvis E. Yes you can paint it. I used a fast dry Krylon enamel. I went over the film with a cloth with alcohol to clean. A friend is doing a 1/4 scale cub and painting the whole thing. Good luck and get back with me to tell me how it turned out. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the inspiration! What is the film called?
www.alofthobbies.com/new-stuff-laminating-films.html
Thanks buddy!! :-)
I am just finishing up a new Fun Cub, which I completely laminated. It was a real fun build and it will be very strong a very kool looking. The 1.3 mil worked great for the entire plane. The top of the wing was done with one continuous piece and it conformed to the wing tips with out any relief cuts. This is amazing stuff. Enjoy
I'm going to order som laminating film and try out the methode. You are a great inspiration! Thanks :-)
Would this work with wood as well as foam? I am a happy chappy if it does
I have a video on covering a wood wing and the wing is still flying great after a couple of years.
Thanks a bunch for watching.
***** No Problem i am new to making RC planes but have the basics down. it is just covering the wings that i needed.
thanks for the great video
keep it up!
awesome. .. slow and steady
real people do real things
large up yourself
Does this stuff come in colors?
No just clear.
You can lightly scuff and paint or I usually paint the plane first then laminate it.
This gives you a very durable finish and makes the model way way stronger!
Thanks a bunch for watching!!!
Nice job Dick. I'm sort of an old timer when it comes to RC craft. Built my first in the late 70's with the old monocote and had an iron just like yours.. I may still have the iron, not sure. Anyway, I'm looking to get back into fixed wing. Have my eyes on a foam Bixler. Do you think my heat gun would work? Granted, I cannot press the film like you are doing here plus you need to be careful with the heat gun. It will melt this Ethylene/PP foam if you get too close to it.