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09-22-2012, 02:53 PM
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Patching damaged sheeting - a brief tutorial
While repairing a badly damaged wing I've had several opportunities to patch holed sheeting. Here's my process.
1. Mark a simple geometric shape around the damaged area 2. Trim away the excess balsa, beveling the cut in the process 3. Using the side of a pencil lead, shade the opening onto a piece of paper 4. Take a minute to check the required grain direction for your patch |
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09-22-2012, 02:54 PM
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Re: Patching damaged sheeting - a brief tutorial
5. Trace the outline onto the patch
6. Cut out the patch 7. Bevel the bottom edges of the patch |
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09-22-2012, 02:55 PM
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Re: Patching damaged sheeting - a brief tutorial
8. Glue the patch in place
9. Secure the patch while it's curing 10. Once it's cured, sand the patch flush if necessary. |
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09-22-2012, 04:15 PM
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Re: Patching damaged sheeting - a brief tutorial
Hi John,
Thanks for these pictorials and your step-by-step repairs on the Hobbistar 60, valuable how-tos for a newcomers like me! Much appreciated… Michael
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Re: Patching damaged sheeting - a brief tutorial
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09-28-2012, 08:59 PM
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Re: Patching damaged sheeting - a brief tutorial
Folks, I'm glad it's helpful.
Next steps... Mix some Deluxe Materials Model Lite filler with water to create a paste just a little thicker than water. Apply some filler to a palette knife and dab it into the cracks. Flatten it out with the palette knife. Note that this mixture sets well and is very easy to sand, so applying a little extra is no big deal. A couple of other products I'm using, both from Lee Valley Tools: 35K09.10 - Set of 12 Palette Knives in Case 99W73.38 - Sanding Sponge Assortment, pkg. of 10 |
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10-01-2012, 09:29 AM
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Re: Patching damaged sheeting - a brief tutorial
As mentioned, this filler is very easy to sand.
It did a great job filling the gap on the patch, and it fills small scratches very well too. |
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10-01-2012, 10:33 AM
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Re: Patching damaged sheeting - a brief tutorial
Nice patch job!
Should be almost completely invisible once you have it re-covered. 
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10-01-2012, 03:24 PM
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Re: Patching damaged sheeting - a brief tutorial
If I remember correctly you were asking for advice not long ago and now you're giving it! Good on you!!!! Very professionally done and this kind of helpfulness is exactly what modelling is all about.
I'm going to read all of your postings. JM |
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10-03-2012, 11:20 AM
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Re: Patching damaged sheeting - a brief tutorial
Thanks for the props. After all the hobby has given me I'm tickled to be able to give something back.
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