One of the few videos on this subject that clearly explains how to handle the hinged surfaces. Thank you!
@clarencegreen3071
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Uncle Deek, for this video. I'm just starting to work with foam and appreciate your sharing your knowledge.
@peterzingler6221
4 жыл бұрын
Iron was way too hot. The foam slready expanded
@ArcticRc
6 жыл бұрын
Lovely. Thank you for the education. Have a great day
@mattNabs
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! I never noticed this or your fx61 video before. Helped me a lot now I have a full day with tinkering with my wing :)
@IlluminatedWhiteGuy
9 жыл бұрын
Great video! I was searching for product ideas to skin a scratch built Predator drone I'm working on and your video convinced me that this is the product to run with. The ease of application and the end result sealed the deal! I'll definitely be using hinges on my control surfaces though as I heard these laminates may get brittle over the years but other then that the finish is incredible! I'm hot wire cutting my own wings and plan to retask some fiberglass arrow shafts I have laying around for my wing spars. 3 shafts in the central fixed wing section then dropping to 2 shafts (all 5 over lapping 3" at the union) where the removable wings join followed by 1 shaft centered out nearly to the wing tips. I was thinking about skinning it with carbon fiber but after seeing this I think I will save some money and go with this. I'm going big with an 8 foot wingspan for a nice stable camera platform for some serious FPV soaring fun. This will be my first plan with an Ardupilot system complete with GPS. The price for the electronics is amazing these days, the entire system with GPS, OSD, telemetry and power readings was only $79 bucks delivered! Back when I first started flying a cheesy 1 axis Gyro cost more then that! lol Thanks for the great information and video...
@blackmennewstyle
9 жыл бұрын
Nice and clean :) Very cool job! Love the monocote iron :) Thanks for sharing and happy weekend to Lana and you :)
@whatnextjoe
9 жыл бұрын
Cool thanks for doing this video I might try this on one of my projects, seen others use this covering you make it look easy to work with. Thanks for sharing
@rondidden233
4 жыл бұрын
Very Nice! Well Done ! Thank you for your time and all the tips!
@Swimfinz
Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you! I just picked up many tips watching you work!
@tropicalparsoon
9 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, very useful and good camera work as well. Makes a pleasant change for KZitem!
@DickGibson
9 жыл бұрын
tropicalparsoon Lana my wife is very grateful for your very kind comments, Thanks a big bunch
@jywilson99
9 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. I can definitely see the benefits of laminating. Thanks for taking the time to share your technique. And I learned a new phrase, "relief cut".
@spammerscammer
2 жыл бұрын
Whats that? Extra weight.
@bebel25a
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting the video. I bought this same film based on your video and will be doing my first try at laminating this next week.
@bebel25a
8 жыл бұрын
+Watt Waster Worked perfectly. Dicks video was the best tutorial for the process. The relief cuts are very effective when encountering curves and the foam is well protected and strengthened with the lamination.
@Trouttaranaki
9 жыл бұрын
Im going to try this tomorrow and just found your tutorial, thanks very helpful
@johnstenborg3461
5 жыл бұрын
...very good and i use the stuff on all my diy scratch-built epp stuff...add lot of strenght and resistance...for epp exactly 150˚ Celsius...thank you for the demonstration...
@pemtax557
7 жыл бұрын
Informative and well done ... thanks for taking the time to show this.
@DickGibson
7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. I am the ambassador of laminating. Thanks a bunch for watching.
@mountaindewdude76
9 жыл бұрын
That was really well done! Looks great!
@DickGibson
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks a big bunch
@HallyFPV
8 жыл бұрын
Big uncle Deek... what a legend! Love your vids fella!
@vijayakumarT.
6 жыл бұрын
Hi, grandpa, nice video coverage and cool, usful presentation. Enjoyed lot.....
@TheFido03
9 жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for. Awesome shirt. Thanks for the vid.
@user-otzlixr
7 ай бұрын
That intro itself is worth subscribing….
@geekazoid
9 жыл бұрын
Great video! I would turn the temperature down to just above medium on EPO. High is good for EPP though.
@dolour
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome intro speech!
@pjneslo8979
8 жыл бұрын
Great video Dick, I bought this from Aloft last week after watching your video and plan on laminating the wings, vertical and horizontal stabilizer on my Volantex Firstar 2000 mm FPV plane... Aloft should give you a discount for the business you have brought them through your videos... Thanks so much my friend..
@DickGibson
8 жыл бұрын
+Solar Flarin Thank you soooo much for watching and if I can be of any other service just let me know. Experiment with the heat on that kind of foam first! Have fun
@pjneslo8979
8 жыл бұрын
***** Will do ... Thanks again !
@joerayrenteria
8 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, thank you for your expertise...
@countvond233
7 жыл бұрын
It's book laminating film for school books. We used it for balsa sail planes back in the mid 90's. You could get a ton of it for cheap. You can also paint the inside "side" with a light coat of spray paint. Really lightened those old planes.
@DickGibson
7 жыл бұрын
Very true! Thanks a bunch for watching!!
@donlawrence1428
Жыл бұрын
Yes I used it on many planes. It is lighter and tougher than the model airplane coverings. It does not shrink as much, but that is not a problem.
@Pierre19prt
Жыл бұрын
Great idea and ecplanation, thank you !
@blessilaaltheiaquitor8414
Жыл бұрын
you deserve a lot more subs
@MasboyRC
4 жыл бұрын
Nice tips, this is so informative 👍
@OZRCFLYT
6 жыл бұрын
Great work Dick I have only just seen this video today! I fly the assassins from Crash Test Hobby - these are made similarly. Laminating film does a fantastic job in strengthening and making the foam more durable. Yes it take time but it is very rewarding .... I resurrected a HK Teksumo with this stuff!
@DickGibson
6 жыл бұрын
Have you watched my series of videos on the POP Wing
@stonestm4197
6 жыл бұрын
thank you sir, much appreciated
@ChuckPlains
8 жыл бұрын
An excellent demonstration sir, thank you.
@DickGibson
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a big bunch for watching!!
@colinpaulyn7406
7 жыл бұрын
He should have covered the underside first
@DickGibson
7 жыл бұрын
You are probably right but for the demo this worked. Thanks a bunch for watching
@Heathfloors
9 жыл бұрын
Nice job.. How to skin a foam wing and make it look so easy ;-)
@starkid255
9 жыл бұрын
That was really helpful, thanks.
@DickGibson
9 жыл бұрын
starkid255 Thanks a big bunch for watching
@GadgetMart
9 жыл бұрын
I asked for this video and you supplied thanks :-)
@grancanariaaeromodelismo3880
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, nice video, I did not know that it was possible with foam and heat....
@belabereczki1894
3 ай бұрын
Great job! 😎👍
@zimmy1958
9 жыл бұрын
looks like the same as monocote covering method, good tip thanks
@spocktra50
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Deek,great tutorial.
@DickGibson
9 жыл бұрын
Hey man thanks for watching
@gordonwright85
2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@guidokuhn1275
6 жыл бұрын
Great side, love it
@DickGibson
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch for watching
@67robb
4 жыл бұрын
You have that iron way to hot, the bubbles show lack of knowledge.
@Allibow
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video man 👌
@JackedRado71
6 жыл бұрын
The point of laminating is that it works similar to a bike helmet. The foam alone is fragile, as is the covering, but together they work quite well. I'd say in my experience that you gain 50% over the foams original strength
@What_If_We_Tried
8 жыл бұрын
QUESTION: I'm just getting into RC aircraft, and I'm starting with a HK Bixler 2, and after I master that one, I plan to step up to a HK Phoenix 2000 and use it as an ALES [learning] platform. Would you recommend this thin film for their EPO wings, or should I use the next thicker sized film? Second, I've read that a lot of Bixler flyers put Scotch Extreme tape on the leading edges of the wings, and clear packing tape over much of the wing chord. Could this film be applied over over these type of tape to give the wing a more finished look? Thanks
@ronaldwitt2533
4 жыл бұрын
Great job....suscribed to your channel
@ivanpazmino2250
8 жыл бұрын
muchas gracias ..........!
@FPV420.
7 жыл бұрын
Hello there! I've been using laminating film for quite some time now however the film de-laminates after some time. Do you have an idea how to better glue the film to the foam so that it stays there glued well? Thank you!
@waimeaguyz9074
7 жыл бұрын
Uncle Dick you're so amazing i have to subscribe. think i'll repair my phoenix glider using your method. - no substitute for experience. thank you.
@FeWolf
5 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thanks, looking at coating my foam and balsa planes. Not to worry about looks, as long as it is functional and helps with those unplanned landings😀 or pesky trees that come out of nowhere.
@MarcAntoineBvl
4 жыл бұрын
I hate those freaking trees being right in my way, it's kinda funny in fpv but it sucks for the plane
@lenny108
6 жыл бұрын
nice video, how to smoothen the foam dots? Did you put a spray paint on the laminate?
@rebel6910
8 жыл бұрын
great jobs thanks
@nataliayuliethbedoyaosorno6137
6 жыл бұрын
Sueño con ser como tú que Dios te bendiga siempre que hermosa labor
@shelbycarby529
3 жыл бұрын
Wish I could like this video more than once.
@369alext
8 жыл бұрын
awesome. .. slow and steady real people do real things large up yourself
@lucasmorth
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for the tip! Has anyone tried this in balsa ribbed wings instead of monokote/oracover to get a lightweight covering?
@Mao_tse_tung
2 жыл бұрын
Best intro I’ve ever seen haha!!
@richardmrazek6937
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Dick - perfect videotut. - Thanks!! And nice shirt! :)
@SuperBell82
9 жыл бұрын
thanks, but where were you two nights ago lol. thank you for your time and skill. UNCLE DEEK ROCKS!!!!!
@DickGibson
9 жыл бұрын
As fast as this old man can go?? Your loyal servant Uncle Deek
@danielcross600
3 жыл бұрын
where can I get one of those irons or something similar and once you laminate it can you paint over it?
@iainmarshall8715
3 жыл бұрын
How thick laminate film do you use on the belly of belly landing foam planes like a Skipper or power glider, bixler etc
@k6tf
9 жыл бұрын
Thank You very much. Nice video. Now where to find the film.
@MrMrsregor
9 жыл бұрын
is this the same type of stuff as the Hobbyking covering film?
@baldrickscunningplan6154
7 жыл бұрын
Spray with Acrylic water based varnish. Far better results and much quicker.
@SubToTripleThreatRC
9 жыл бұрын
Great job Dick! I'm in the middle of doing a video on the same subject. Hmmm. Thumbs up buddy! Cheers, Bob
@SubToTripleThreatRC
8 жыл бұрын
+Watt Waster The video sucked so I didn't upload it. A redo is in the works. Cheers, Bob
@caguitas0
9 жыл бұрын
Muy buen trabajo, Exclente, gracias por compatirlo.- Como busco ese material en tiendas?
@DickGibson
5 жыл бұрын
Check the link above for Aloft Hobbies
@rodrigobethonico
Жыл бұрын
Muito bom 👏👏👏
@stevepanebianco5930
7 жыл бұрын
is this good for EPP foam ?
@rckingdom3516
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Remember that if your on a budget for strength you can always simply use clear packing tape!
@DickGibson
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I use to do that but packing tape does not last long, it is heavy and it is UV reactive. Once you try laminating a plane you will be hooked.
@ricardopr54
9 жыл бұрын
Awesome... thanks for the demonstration. Merry Christmas and happy new year. Thumbs up. Where can I get the film and the iron?
Fo information, I use 75 micron (3mil) on my bigger planes and the weight increase is in the region of 30%.
@snoopw111
9 жыл бұрын
Nice video my friend
@smithjones3548
7 жыл бұрын
Some folks are worried that the foam bubbles are expanding, seems like you'd want more adhesion so the laminate doesn't come off--plus now you have a paintable surface.
@DanielKoch87
6 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at laminating, but unsure of how much laminate I need to purchase.. How much does it usually take? I know different sizes will require different amounts
@lm9704
6 жыл бұрын
Hi, Mr. Dick. Great video! What do you think to use a 3 mil (75 micra) film to laminate a MTD, that is a "heavy" plane, but with much power too? Thanks. See you.
@DickGibson
6 жыл бұрын
Luis I laminated my MTD completely with the 1.7 except for the bottom of the fuselage. On the bottom only for abrasion protection when landing. The 1,7 is plenty for the rest of the plane and yeilds a very smooth finish. You will love the MTD, it is one of my favs!! Thanks a bunch for watching.
@starletzzang
2 жыл бұрын
thanks you laminating film study
@julianchee2894
3 жыл бұрын
Is it neccesary to skin an all foam airplane ? Some skins are fairly heavy. Is reduction in drag penalty worth it ?
@DickGibson
3 жыл бұрын
No it is not necessary however for some planes that not have landing gear or may have re occurring damage it is very important. The weight is negligible and is spread over the entire plane. 1.3 mil thickness if very thin. It is a lot of fun to do and much easier to use than a monocote type covering. Thanks a big bunch for watching!!!
@MrPolymers
8 жыл бұрын
Nice job Dick. I'm sort of an old timer when it comes to RC craft. Built my first in the late 70's with the old monocote and had an iron just like yours.. I may still have the iron, not sure. Anyway, I'm looking to get back into fixed wing. Have my eyes on a foam Bixler. Do you think my heat gun would work? Granted, I cannot press the film like you are doing here plus you need to be careful with the heat gun. It will melt this Ethylene/PP foam if you get too close to it.
@nataliayuliethbedoyaosorno6137
6 жыл бұрын
Eres el mejor
@Donatillo1961
8 жыл бұрын
very well put Dick ! love your work !
@DaveMerc
9 жыл бұрын
Was that you on that jet plane at the end? Very good tut. I always wanted to know this and now you showed me. Thanks! There is a big box under the xmas tree that could be a Twin*
@flashy5150
5 жыл бұрын
I want to build my P-40 Warhawk into just a model. I have laminating film but I was wondering, if I laminate the foam to give it more strength, can I prime over the film with plastic primer and then do my paint, then clear coat it, will this work or will the paint just chip off ?
@DickGibson
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. If you want to paint before you laminate that is probably the best. However, if you paint after lamination then scuff with a very fine sand paper, scratch pad or steel wool, clean with alcohol then use a simple rattle can fast dry to paint.
@flashy5150
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dick. I was also wondering if putting two layers of lamination would work, then the paint. I was wondering if it would stick to the previous layer and should I scuff up the first layer for better adhesion ? Thanks
@luisgamboa479
8 жыл бұрын
Hello Mr. Gibson, what do you estimate the additional weight of the laminate added to your Fun Cub?
@DickGibson
8 жыл бұрын
2 or 3 grams at the most.
@smartflyerbrushless
6 жыл бұрын
The only thing and a bit harder to do is using selfsticking foil.. Heating up styropor only mess up the smooth surface....
@angelcorrea3508
5 жыл бұрын
can this product be used on balsa wood planes instead of tissue , what's the weight per squre inch compared to tissue, can you give stats per size 1.7,3,5,10mil
@laurencemaud8205
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dick,Great Video been looking at doing this Laminating for awhile now but haven't had the confidence too do it.You have made it a lot easier.Where about did you buy heat Iron from.Cheers from NZ
@DickGibson
6 жыл бұрын
hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-covering-film-iron.html www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=COVR2550&P=FR&atrkid=V3ADW3A24148B_39159633250_pla-326341586606__201979541663_g_c_pla_with_promotion__1o1&gclid=CjwKCAjwoNrMBRB4EiwA_ODYvxbYATozP0oC5FFnHXN2GSKh0i4dOl8V_2VEE03-t8qSVTEPflW1uRoC0boQAvD_BwE Any iron like this will work. Thanks for watching and don't be afraid to try this it is great fun!!!
@zekeisme1
6 жыл бұрын
i bet it makes it quite a bit stronger
@peterp.3530
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, but I see bigger gaps between grains of material after laminating. This is effect of "heat treatment" of material. Is it nice ?
@yourselfdotcom
4 жыл бұрын
Pretty slick. 😏
@johnguevin7523
4 жыл бұрын
How about a fuselage or something curved? I see plenty of videos on flat (ish) surfaces.
@RonALampman
9 жыл бұрын
Hi Deek, Thanks for the tutorial it was very informative. Can you post a link where you are getting the laminating material? All the best and Happy flying!
If you do the same with your main wings you will significant change the aerodynamic of the wings because of the created foam bubbles.
@DickGibson
Жыл бұрын
I have covered many foam airplanes completely and the results were fabulous. All the planes flew better and are much more durable.
@alankopitko5335
6 жыл бұрын
Can i make one suggestion ... what ever covering you are applying be it tissue, silk, film etc always cover the bottom first then the top surface same with fuss bottom , sides , top.
@davidsoom6383
6 жыл бұрын
What?
@bigdog1476
6 жыл бұрын
I don’t think so you always close on the bottom. Like a cap on a bottle
@bigdog1476
6 жыл бұрын
Lid on a bowl is probably a better analogy
@muhammadsteinberg
5 жыл бұрын
Makes sense...You avoid having a seam on or near the leading edge of the airfoil facing the relative wind.
@muhammadsteinberg
5 жыл бұрын
@@bigdog1476 Your lid and bottle cap analogy seems more fitting to what this poster recommended.
@christopherleveck6835
4 жыл бұрын
Classic monokote trick is to do the bottom first that way the top overlaps the bottom you don't see the seams
@TegoSuwarto
9 жыл бұрын
good
@jacobkeller29
8 жыл бұрын
Stoneblueairlines has a nice video on this as well. Uses a slightly different method. Instead of starting in the middle and working your way out continuously, start in the middle and leave gaps. Then go back and shrink the gaps. It might be a better method for avoiding having the material bunch up on you when covering larger or curved surfaces. Whatever works. I bought a whole bunch of 3 mil glossy on Amazon real cheap. Gonna get crazy
@DickGibson
8 жыл бұрын
+Jacob Keller Thanks a big bunch for watching and have fun! What is the link for the Amazon laminating film please?
@jacobkeller29
8 жыл бұрын
+Dick Gibson it was eBay actually. Laminator_warehouse is the seller, out of Texas. Think I purchased 2 12"x200' glossy 3 mil for $30.00. Not sure exactly because the exact item I purchased doesn't show up in my purchase history, think it's been deleted. He's got a variety of laminates for sale. I think 3 mil is a nice thickness. Light enough to be pliable, yet only need to overlap once on the leading edges to get adequate protection. There is more expensive UV tolerant laminate out there. I wonder if it's worth the expense. I've got the new radian and carbon z cub foamies I'm going to laminate.
@onazram1
4 жыл бұрын
I would imagine that this reduces surface tension tremendously, making the airplane more slippery thru the air....
@DickGibson
4 жыл бұрын
f marz Absolutely plus makes the plane much stronger. Using less heat will produces fewer bumps. Different kinds of foam show fewer bumps. Paint before you laminate.
@d-kuabab5303
10 ай бұрын
Hi, after laminating an Elapor wing, do you feel that the wing has become a bit stiffer in terms of deflection?
Пікірлер: 344