James M Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I have just become the proud owner of an Art Hobby Alpha-EV 1M It is a beautiful kit and was planning to leave the wood grain showing. The wood veneer on the wings is thin so was planning to seal the wood with sanding sealer first and then lacquer. The tail fins are, just, very thin sheets of wood and I'd like to reinforce the tail. Was thinking of glassing them using PolyC and not resin to save weight. Will the Glass cloth and PolyC give a big increase in strength? As PolyC is water based was going to use sanding sealer first, but how would you stop the wood from warping when applying the sealer? I realise that covering them with film would be a way forward but want to leave the wood showing - if possible. Thanks in advance James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Jones Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Poly-C won't add much strength, I'd go for proper epoxy resin if that's what you're after. Where did you get it, looks nice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 James Having looked at their web site the Alpha-EV 1M is described as 'super lightweight'. With an intended weight of only 165 g (5.7 oz) you would be well advised to think very carefully about the weight of the finish. Unless you actually need substantial nose weight (which I doubt) you should steer clear of glass on the tail - it is a long way back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 +1 Being cautious of adding weight to the blunt end..... thats a looong moment arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 5.7 ozs, is it an indoor flier LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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