Re: Condenser vs. Jap. Tissue vs. (Mylar) - Easier? ... Was: A6 rules

From: Bruce McCrory <hbm55_at_comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:28:10 -0000

The subject of Mylar in place of jap. and condenser tissues is
interesting. My understanding of the "experiment", is that Mylar
("poly" film) is easier for covering than tissue - friendlier to
beginning modelers.

I didn't find this to be the case when I starting indoor modeling. I
found the films to be far more exasperating - picture getting many
kitchen wraps onto left-overs in plastic containers - than getting
tissue onto models. In my experience with the various coverings each
had a learning curve involved to produce a tolerable finish.

The only mechanical advantage I found for poly films was less
consideration of warpage due to humidity changes.

My thoughts.... Others?

Bruce




--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Bill Gowen"
<b.gowen_at_...> wrote:
>
> Just to clarify I am not suggesting for anyone to build an A-6 for
competition and cover it with Mylar. This is not legal under any of
the current rule sets. What I was describing is a local experimental
class.
>
Received on Wed Feb 25 2009 - 16:28:12 CET