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Dumas Kit #213, F4U Corsair by SteveM. Viewed 1050 times.
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SteveM24-Feb-08 04:48
Rudder covered using the glue stick method (not yet shrunk with water). No fumes and no mess.
Xanadu24-Feb-08 10:38
I have heard some pre-shrinking the tissue and then glue sticking it on, especially for very light, flimsy structures.
Skip24-Feb-08 11:56
Does the balsa framework require clear doping and sanding prior to using the glue stick? The reason I ask is because I've always used clear dope to cover my frames. I stumbled across this site and am marveling at the workmanship in the building of these kits.
SteveM24-Feb-08 15:23
I may need to pre-shrink as this is nothing like the Guillow's kit tissue. When wet it got very loose then when dry it twisted the frame. I sprayed it with water again and am holding it flat while it dries. Skip, no dope or wood sealer used so far. I have been following the guide by Easy Built Models for the most part. I did not need any alcohol for this part but will have to use it if I need to take the paper off of the rudder and try again. To seal the paper I will use nothing but crystal clear as described in the guide.
SteveM01-Feb-11 07:59
I like the glue stick method used here, but not all went smoothly as the next few photos show.
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