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| Topic Started: Feb 7 2018, 10:05 AM (73 Views) | |
| Norman Carter | Feb 7 2018, 10:05 AM Post #1 |
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To see this: http://www.modelflying.co.uk/sites/3/images/member_albums/15008/788639.jpg Solarfilm are to cease trading, get your stocks in now. |
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| CliffW | Feb 20 2018, 04:34 PM Post #2 |
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I know there are alternatives to glossy Solarfilm from other manufacturers, but is there anything available that is a good substitute for Solartex? I'm planning to build a biplane this year and want to simulate non-glossy fabric. |
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| ChrisS | Feb 20 2018, 08:39 PM Post #3 |
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Oratex appears to be similar to Solartex although I haven't seen it IRL. It's more expensive though. Do you have a particular biplane in mind? |
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| CliffW | Feb 20 2018, 09:56 PM Post #4 |
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I have the plan and wood pack for the Dennis Bryant Tiger Moth - 5th scale, 66 inch span. I expect it's going to take me several months to build it, but I'm in no rush. I need to spend a lot of time flying other models to improve my piloting so that I'm confident and capable enough to fly the Tiger Moth. |
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| CliffW | Feb 20 2018, 10:15 PM Post #5 |
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Perhaps I'll have to get used to the smell of cellulose dope again and cover it with nylon. |
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| JohnP | Feb 21 2018, 09:42 AM Post #6 |
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Hello Cliff, RC World still have loads of solartex for sale. |
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| CliffW | Feb 21 2018, 10:50 AM Post #7 |
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Thanks John. I just bought the last 2M of white. They do have some left but only in non-neutral colours. I'm not sure how easy it would be to paint over those to get lighter final colours. |
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| CliffW | Feb 21 2018, 11:05 AM Post #8 |
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Just called Steve Webb models. They do have "plenty in stock" at present - including Natural. |
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