I have used Koverall many times after the Stix-it. Have you ever tried Polycrylic instead of the thinned Dope? It’s water based with no smell and seems lighter. Initial coat is like the dope where careful attention must be made not to apply too much that puddles on the back side. I use a foam brush, no bubbles, runs, or imperfections. Dries quick, one additional coat, light 320 sand and its ready for primer.
I don't use it. One reason is that most of my friends who do use it paint the model with latex or acrylic paint, which is water-based like polycrylic. This Sweet & Low model is powered by a glow engine. The above paints wouldn't be fuel-proof with glow fuel, especially the higher nitro types. I'm curious what type of paint do you use as a final coat?
@@rcflyingwithrick Ahhh that makes sense! I don’t do nitro anymore mostly big gassers. Stearman was polycrylic 2 coats, white primer(actually used rattle can) then PPG single stage Urethane automotive paint. Then a few warbirds I’ve done polycrylic to adhere the fabric/partial weave fill, then a layer of West Systems slow over it. I have done 2 stage Urethane with clear coat, although it turns out amazing in my opinion it’s not worth the extra work and definitely not the extra weight.
My buddies use a similar process as you mention. I have also used latex on my gas engine powered planes such as this 1/4 scale Fokker Dr1. Here is a link to the Fokker. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XUxOF5FRGW0.html
@@rcflyingwithrick Amazing workmanship. Thank you for hosting these informative videos. I hope it encourages more people to try and build it themselves over buying an ARF. One can take much more satisfaction if it was something you put together yourself.
Hi Terry, The Sweet & Low series was created with the intention of keeping the project relatively simple and inspiring others to try building a balsa model airplane. Thank you for sharing your techniques; it's always great to hear how other modelers do things. This hobby is always a learning experience, and I appreciate your comments. Rick
Hi Steve, Blaze Glaze No. 26116 is made by USC. Many automotive parts retailers sell it. I wouldn't recommend buying from Amazon as it's ridiculously expensive there.
