The glassing thread.

[Mathieu]

Heres a good closeup of what its like after drying,

[Mathieu]

After it has dried, sand it again, this time, with the larger grain sandpaper. The loose hairs would come out, again, wipe clean with alcohol.

A new coat will be added. This time however, the resin is mixed with powder, 2:1 ratio. The powder will fill the weaves of the cloth, smooth..

[Mathieu]

Here's the strength test, the glassed depron is substantially stronger indeed. Glassed,

[Mathieu]

Without, you can see it folds instantly, my leg supporting it,

[Mathieu]

Next,

[Mathieu]

More or less equal pivot points.

So thats basically all there is to glassing. Doesnt take very long. Didnt think of doing a thread like this or would have got more pics. Glassed another wing just few nights back. A semi-scale 767. Pics attached.

Hope this was of a help, would be more than willing to help if you have questions. Enjoy!

[Mathieu]

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[loyn]

Thanks for sharing the inforamtion, now know what to do with my NIB formosa

BTW is the resin water base ? That is it will dissolve in water. Hmmm looks like much easier to work with as compare to the finishing epoxy sold at NTC.... which required mixing and took min 3~4 hr to dry up for a thin layer. Of cause what will be the strength diff, but do face peel off issue with the finishing epoxy

Artfriend have 2 store facing each other (the other is at the back) So the shop you are refering to is directly opp the front artfriend shop ? Like to get one to try out....

[Super-Hornet]

Thanks for the info!!! Keep it coming

Super-Hornet

[Mathieu]

Hey Loyn, i tihnk a better description would be directly across Swee Lee, my memory is blurred though. Maybe one floor below. I'll ask a friend who followed to confirm.

[stuka]

Great, thanks so much for sharing. Now i can try it on my boat...

[AstroBoy]

That's Great Mathieu, this thread is indeed very useful to everyone!
Keep on posting more of this type of build threads!

[Mathieu]

More than happy to share.

Stuka, just to be on the safe side, i'll immerse a piece of glassed foam to make sure the resin does not dissolve, highly unlikely as its acrylic, nonetheless, let you know the results.

[AstroBoy]

Originally posted by Mathieu
Heres the Resin, its from the shop across Art Friend. Cant remember the name, sorry. Will update when possible.

Mathieu, how much is this Pro-Binder stuff?
Is the shop's name called Straits Commercial?

[Mathieu]

Its $10 for the bottle, can use for ~2 gws planes. Thats with a few coats. Not sure about the name, wish i knew. Will let you'll know asap.