Re: Attaching condenser paper?

From: Bill Carney <wcarneyjx_at_bellsouth.net>
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 11:20:25 -0700 (PDT)

I have dyed CP with food coloring, getting reasonable results on scale models.
 
Bill C

--- On Fri, 8/3/12, William Gowen <wdgowen_at_gmail.com> wrote:


From: William Gowen <wdgowen_at_gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Indoor_Construction] Attaching condenser paper?
To: Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, August 3, 2012, 1:23 PM



 



I've published my CP method somewhere but I can't find it now. I put the paper between two flat cloth towels and iron it with a steam iron until the whole sandwich is nice and smooth and slightly damp. Then I turn off the steam and continue ironing until everything is dry. A few minutes for the paper to cool and it's ready to use. I put it on with thinned Duco by sticking down small spots and adjusting the paper as necessary to get it smooth. (smooth?? CP????). I fill in between the first spots until the whole piece is glued.

My last wing took at least an hour to cover. Have I mentioned how much I hate CP?


On 8/3/2012 12:54 PM, mkirda_at_sbcglobal.net wrote:

 

Just curious what is considered the lightest secure way to attach condenser paper.
Also are folks crinkling it beforehand to reduce potential shrinkage?
Or just trying to attach in in the driest possible setting? Shrink beforehand?
Also is it dye-able?

Regards.
Mike Kirda
Received on Fri Aug 03 2012 - 11:20:27 CEST