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I really like Aerogloss Sealer and will never give it up. I have tried thinned down Sig Sealer, and it does not fill or sand as easy. JMO.
I apply 3 coats of balsa sealer followed by 2 coats of Plastikote Filler primer. This always produces smooth fins. |
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The way I finish balsa parts:
3 coats of well-shaken and properly thinned and stirred Aerogloss Balsa fillercoat with sanding after coats 2 and 3. Coat 2 of the fillercoat is applied almost immediately after coat 1. Wait at least 2 hours to one day. Next is two coats of well-shaken and properly thinned and stirred Aerogloss/Sig/Brodak Sanding Sealer with sanding after each coat. Wait a day. Prime 2-coats with either Kilz if topcoat is to be enamel or with Pactra Prep or Automotive Lacquer if topcoat is to be color butyrate dope. I never fill bodytube spirals unless for a scale build. WAYYYYYY too much of a pain in the butt.
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"I never fill bodytube spirals unless for a scale build. WAYYYYYY too much of a pain in the butt."
I totally agree. |
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Thanks for all of the input and responses, guys!
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Jeffyjeep, We have all seen your builds and they are excellent. I would stick to what has been working and not change a thing. I order my Aerogloss Balsa Sealer online in 6 packs.
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Ditto. I just ordered a 12 pack!
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Good Man.
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I like the Aerogloss balsa and sanding sealers.
Fortunately there is a local hobby shack near me that stocks them both including the appropriate Aerogloss *thinner*.
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Years back, I used the Aerogloss Sanding Sealer for years with good results. When I got back in the hobby I tried the Sig Sealer when I found it available in the pint cans. Even after thinning it was too hard to sand. I ended up throwing it out.
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