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jeff260 · 11-14-2011, 11:29 AM

Hi guys,

I will have a fully sheeted balsa airplane can I cote the whole thing with ezkote then paint?I'm just worried I have never glassed before and dont want to add a lot of weight its on a 1/7 scale spitfire from top flite and want a nice camo look? I was thinking of that, glassing or covering the top all green and painting on camo look, need some help you are the experts...lol

Thanks so much

**Cougar429** · 11-14-2011, 11:35 AM

I just finished the tail on my Rare Bear using EZCote and glass cloth. If you use light cloth and follow the directions VERY little weight is added, far less than glass and epoxy. A very large majority evaporates, requiring many coats to fill in the weave of even 1/2oz cloth.

Just remember to brush on a coat before light sanding and application of the cloth. The cloth will add quite a strong layer to the plane before painting.

planecrazy · 11-14-2011, 01:19 PM

Posted an answer on your question in the General Section

11-14-2011, 11:29 AM	#1
jeff260 RCC Apprentice I am: Jeff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moncton, NB Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 27 Total Props: 0	Ezkote on balsa Hi guys, I will have a fully sheeted balsa airplane can I cote the whole thing with ezkote then paint?I'm just worried I have never glassed before and dont want to add a lot of weight its on a 1/7 scale spitfire from top flite and want a nice camo look? I was thinking of that, glassing or covering the top all green and painting on camo look, need some help you are the experts...lol Thanks so much __________________ A bad day at the field beats a good day at work!
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11-14-2011, 11:35 AM	#2
Cougar429 Level 3 Supporter ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Gary L Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tecumseh, Ontario Feedback: 125 / 100% Posts: 8,686 Total Props: 101	Re: Ezkote on balsa I just finished the tail on my Rare Bear using EZCote and glass cloth. If you use light cloth and follow the directions VERY little weight is added, far less than glass and epoxy. A very large majority evaporates, requiring many coats to fill in the weave of even 1/2oz cloth. Just remember to brush on a coat before light sanding and application of the cloth. The cloth will add quite a strong layer to the plane before painting. __________________ I know there's money in aviation........I put it there!
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11-14-2011, 01:19 PM	#3
planecrazy RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Chris R Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ottawa Ontario Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 2,054 Total Props: 1	Re: Ezkote on balsa Posted an answer on your question in the General Section __________________ Gravity works. I've tested it......often!!! Building: TF T-34 modded to C model
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