Capt Kremen Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Perhaps a rarity these days, but I still build using good old balsa - sheet and strip wood and use various adhesives. I see many a time in the magazine recommendation to use the clear backing from film coverings to protect the plan. Well, yes but ... I find super-glues etc. adhere to this material and personally find the 'slightly greasy' feel of Tescos finest Fruit 'n Veg clear bags superb for protecting said plans against the ravages of 'Cryano Cyer wotsit' and Ambroid Balsa cement etc! I would however prefer not to have to make a 'mosaic' of these small bags and use a larg(er) sheet or roll of the material. Does anyone know where you can obtain it and what its official designation is i.e. the type of plastic it is made of?Edited By Capt Kremen on 29/10/2009 15:20:53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Its almost certainly polyethylene - the slightly "oily" feel gives it away! You should be able to buy it in rolls - I'll check it out for you cause we buy in lots of plastic sheet at work - one of our suppliers might know where you can get "domestic" quantities. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Apparently try these people.. http://www.polybags.co.uk/shop/film-on-the-roll_c5.htm?gclid=CPugjoTI4p0CFeZr4wodyXO7OA Let me know how you get on - cos I might be interested myself also being into the plan approach! BEBEdited By Biggles' Elder Brother on 29/10/2009 15:26:43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 The Balsa Cabin sell something called Protector Plan for £1.95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Hi yes its here: http://www.zyworld.com/balsacabin/page2.htm Looks the absolute business! Enough to cover two standard plans and they specifically state cyno doesn't stick to it! I'm up for a bit of that - well done kc! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Kremen Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Thanks to all for their helpful posts. [I ordered 2 packs of 'Protect-A-Plan' from Balsa Cabin at 14:00 Friday and good old posty delivered them Sat morning at 09:00]. Fantastic and very helpful service from the Balsa Cabin team (Stuart, Lesley & Vanda). Oh and It does seem to be the same type of plastic that Tesco's use for their loose fruit and veg bags! Edited By Capt Kremen on 31/10/2009 12:58:52Edited By Capt Kremen on 31/10/2009 13:00:27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Protect-a-plan is OK, but I found that RC modeler's glue stuck to it, although not as well as it sticks to most things (incleuding plans). Did protect the plan though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Rub a candle over the plan . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter 'Ivanna Crashalot' Savage Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I just use cling film stretched over the plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Sainsburys greaseproof paper You'll find it in the same section as clingfilm, tinfoil etc. Not transparent but when laid over a plan you can see through it perfectly well enough for our purposes. Cheap, and absolutely nothing seems to stick to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Blackett Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Try B&Q Homebase etc,i buy polythene sheet sold as dust covers for when you are decorating.Comes folded in a small packet and you just unfold and cut off what you require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Kremen Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Perhaps all suggestions here are compromises or at best hit ' miss:Candle Wax - Tried it years ago, messes the plan up and 'flakes of candle' everywhere when you finally fold/roll the plan are not popular with domestic management! Cling Film - Sticks to wood and is a B*?"! to get off if you have used 'Cyano de Bergerac'Geaseproof paper - PVA/White glue loves to bond with this.Polythene Sheet e.g. 'B&Q' or 'Solarfilm' backing - Supa Duppa Glue sticks to it.Protectaplan/'Tesco' veg bag - Aliphatic glue sticks to it and components being constructed.(Note: I build a lot of vintage/old time models and these are mostly balsa 'stick' frame constructions. which are relatively fragile to unpick bits of barrier plan/protection from). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Kremen Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Further thought... I recall someone saying they built on glass.Yes, a sheet of glass laid over the plan. Not sure how components are held in place though as model pins would have a tough job!Anyone enlighten us please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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