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That stuff is going to create a ton of dust. It's kinda like drywall compound and if you've ever sanded drywall, well, you should know.
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Did you ever get to try this stuff out? I got a tub of this as well and have used it for filling holes in walls prior to painting and just love it. Contrary to what DaveR said IMHO it didn't make that much dust at all. (Compared to drywall anyway) First chance I get I will try it out and let my results be known. I have a feeling tho that it may be bit "course". At least when compared to products like bondo. ps. By the way hello everyone! Looks like my 1st post, tho I swore I've posted before! |
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Hi everyone., newbie here...first post.
Some good info in this topic. I was wondering on what folks think of gluing paper on the balsa fins as a alternative to dope or primer. I used this technique for the first time on my last build and it worked pretty good. I am just recently back into the model rocket hobby after about a 30 year hiatus so I feel like I am starting over. This forum has been a great resource for many questions I've had. Thanks! |
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Thanks fellas! I appreciate the comments!
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I've just tried the primer only routine on a Big Bertha build and it seems (so far) to be working out. We'll see.
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Primer IS the cure-all for sealing/filling balsa.
The ALL-Inclusive list of acceptable balsa primers includes Dope-based Balsa Fillercoat and Dope-based Sanding Sealer. END of List ! I generally shoot one light coat of lacquer based auto-primer over the entire rocket before topcoating with dope, lacquer, or enamel now as it masks any little imperfections and gives the paint better "bite" to the substrate. I never did that back in the 70's or 80's.
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Back in the 80s I never used primer either, just balsa sealers. I think for old times sake I am going to try this on one of my builds. The primer method works great with less effort, but I do miss the smell of Aerogloss.
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