Best way to cover guillows models

stg61abc · Post by **stg61abc** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:26 pm

Hi Folks, my name is Carlo and I ask you which is the best way to cover a Guillows rubber model. The curved surfaces from fuselage are covered in pieces? Which is best using dope to glue the paper to the surface or exists a better adhesive to do that?
I saw some pictures right here of someone using diluted glue to cover the model. Its this a good method?
Thanks to all

Carlo
My intention is to build a Piper Cherockee from Guillows

supercruiser · Post by **supercruiser** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:44 pm

Hi Carlo,
Best method is really a matter of personal choice.
I try to cover my models with the largest piece of tissue I can. I use smaller sections for compound curved surfaces.
To adhere the tissue to the balsa frame, I use UHU glue stick or similar.
Most folks here use the diluted Elmer's glue.

Supercubber95 · Post by **Supercubber95** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:14 pm

Hello Carlo, I prefer to use diluted Elmers or Tacky glue. My excuse is if you make a mistake you can still correct it if you just have 50/50 mix on it. My prefrence, but experiment on peices of scrap to see what you like best.

scigs30 · Post by **scigs30** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:30 pm

Follow the covering guidelines shown on the plans.

Seeker · Post by **Seeker** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:57 am

I've just covered my first model the "traditional" way, which is to apply a glue of some sort around the edge of frames, lay dry tissue over the frame and then wetting the tissue to shrink it.

I was quite nervous, but it was easier than I thought it would be.

However, I'll try this wet method for my next model. The guy makes it look very easy (then again, god workmen always do!), and it seems a very quick method:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrO-0ktP1qk

stg61abc · Post by **stg61abc** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:27 am

Hi guys, thanks a lot to all by the very nice help.
All the best

Carlo