How to undo tissue from doped balsa

Szyp · Post by **Szyp** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:09 pm

I am having little luck tissuing my Fokker. I am taking the tissue off, wrinkles and all, and am going to cover it with 1/32 planking. Does anyone know a trick on how to get the recalcitrant shreds of tissue that are still adhering to the balsa- I used dope as an adhesive. I have been using an exacto knife, a sandpaper stick, and a razor blade, all with the utmost care. If there is a trick to loosening the bond between tissue and balsa I could sure use it.

Bill D · Post by **Bill D** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:51 pm

Try the same thinner you use to cut the dope. Dip a Q-tip in the thinner and rub the spots where the tissue is stuck,this should soften the dope and rub off the tissue.

Szyp · Post by **Szyp** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:21 pm

Good thinking. Why didn't I think of that? Thank you very much!!

Dusty · Post by **Dusty** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:45 pm

Why bother if you're going to sheet it? Maybe lightly sand it off and avoid the fumes.