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Ken E · 01-16-2010, 09:05 PM

What are you guys using for hinge tape on your foamies? I've seen some of the arf kits come with some nice very good tape, some don't. I have used scotch tape but that tape that comes with some kits seems a lot better, any ideas, anyone. ken

Nev · 01-16-2010, 09:27 PM

3M Blenderm tape - If buy Great Planes hinge tape at $7.50 a roll that is what it is. I have never bothered trying to source it elsewhere 1 roll goes a long way, it is light, very thin, strong and sticks like crazy. I would not be surprised if you can get it from a medical supplies place.

Bryan Mailloux · 01-16-2010, 09:30 PM

Our local pharmacy is a good source of blenderm tape. Great tape to use on foamys.

Ken E · 01-16-2010, 09:41 PM

Thanks guys. I never heard of that tape but the next trip to the pharmacy and I'll sure check it out. thanks ken

sport_flying · 01-16-2010, 11:01 PM

I get the 3M blenderm tape from a veterinary supply store

marcham · 01-17-2010, 12:16 AM

+1 for blenderm. Don't forget to remove any residual mold release agent prior to taping. Rubbing alcohol & scott towel work fine for that.

Buzz · 01-17-2010, 10:38 AM

Just curious.... this has what to do with SPADS?

But, fwiw, I use Duck brand heavy duty clear tape. Its alot cheaper than blenderm and works well. Lay it out on a peice of backer, the kind you have left from sign vinyl after you peel the vinyl off. This makes it easier to work with, and less fingerprints etc. Cut it to size and apply it. The secret is to shoot it with some heat from a heat gun, and press it down firmly. The heat will soften up the tape to help it conform, and activate the adhesive making it more effective.

voyager_663rd · 01-17-2010, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz

Just curious.... this has what to do with SPADS?

Nothing.

He probably saw there was no forum for foamies and thought he'd drop it here for the heck of it.

Ken E · 01-17-2010, 01:58 PM

Yeah Buzz, where would you have put it, jeeezz, I thought this was quite appropriate, anyhow all these ideas will keep me busy for a day. Thanks guys. (you too, Buzz) ken

Buzz · 01-17-2010, 03:21 PM

hmm.. indoor flying?? Construction ideas hints and tricks??

No biggie anyhow, but it caught my attention when I saw it in SPADS since we dont use anything but the coroplast to make hinges, so I had to see what crazy nut was trying to reinvent the "natural" way of making hinges on SPADS.

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Ken E RCC Contributor Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yorkton Sask. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 305 Total Props: 0	Hinge tape Remove this ad - become a site supporter! What are you guys using for hinge tape on your foamies? I've seen some of the arf kits come with some nice very good tape, some don't. I have used scotch tape but that tape that comes with some kits seems a lot better, any ideas, anyone. ken
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Nev RCC Pro Contributor I am: Nev Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto ON Feedback: 67 / 100% Posts: 1,581 Total Props: 3	Re: Hinge tape 3M Blenderm tape - If buy Great Planes hinge tape at $7.50 a roll that is what it is. I have never bothered trying to source it elsewhere 1 roll goes a long way, it is light, very thin, strong and sticks like crazy. I would not be surprised if you can get it from a medical supplies place.
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01-16-2010, 09:30 PM	#3
Bryan Mailloux RCC Master Contributor I am: Bryan M Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Norwich Feedback: 9 / 100% Posts: 1,496 Total Props: 2	Re: Hinge tape Our local pharmacy is a good source of blenderm tape. Great tape to use on foamys. __________________ MACH 1 MAILLOUX FJG?
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01-16-2010, 09:41 PM	#4
Ken E RCC Contributor Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yorkton Sask. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 305 Total Props: 0	Re: Hinge tape Thanks guys. I never heard of that tape but the next trip to the pharmacy and I'll sure check it out. thanks ken
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sport_flying RCC Junior Contributor I am: Sport Flying Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Saskatchewan Radio of choice: JR/Spetrum Feedback: 55 / 100% Posts: 218 Total Props: 1	Re: Hinge tape I get the 3M blenderm tape from a veterinary supply store
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01-17-2010, 12:16 AM	#6
marcham RCC Senior Contributor I am: Marc P Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manitoba, land of potatoes! Radio of choice: JR x9303 2.4 # of RCs: 8 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 726 Total Props: 1	Re: Hinge tape +1 for blenderm. Don't forget to remove any residual mold release agent prior to taping. Rubbing alcohol & scott towel work fine for that. __________________ www.portagerc.com When all you've got is a hammer, every problem starts looking like nail!
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01-17-2010, 10:38 AM	#7
Buzz RCC Senior Contributor I am: Dan P Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maple, ON Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 693 Total Props: 0	Re: Hinge tape Just curious.... this has what to do with SPADS? But, fwiw, I use Duck brand heavy duty clear tape. Its alot cheaper than blenderm and works well. Lay it out on a peice of backer, the kind you have left from sign vinyl after you peel the vinyl off. This makes it easier to work with, and less fingerprints etc. Cut it to size and apply it. The secret is to shoot it with some heat from a heat gun, and press it down firmly. The heat will soften up the tape to help it conform, and activate the adhesive making it more effective. __________________ Dan "Buzz" Paluzzi MAAC# 38730 Secretary/Treasurer Humber Valley RC Flyers www.hvrcf.org MAAC R/C Scale Combat Committee Last edited by Buzz; 01-17-2010 at 10:43 AM.
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01-17-2010, 01:58 PM	#9
Ken E RCC Contributor Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yorkton Sask. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 305 Total Props: 0	Re: Hinge tape Yeah Buzz, where would you have put it, jeeezz, I thought this was quite appropriate, anyhow all these ideas will keep me busy for a day. Thanks guys. (you too, Buzz) ken
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01-17-2010, 03:21 PM	#10
Buzz RCC Senior Contributor I am: Dan P Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maple, ON Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 693 Total Props: 0	Re: Hinge tape hmm.. indoor flying?? Construction ideas hints and tricks?? No biggie anyhow, but it caught my attention when I saw it in SPADS since we dont use anything but the coroplast to make hinges, so I had to see what crazy nut was trying to reinvent the "natural" way of making hinges on SPADS. __________________ Dan "Buzz" Paluzzi MAAC# 38730 Secretary/Treasurer Humber Valley RC Flyers www.hvrcf.org MAAC R/C Scale Combat Committee
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