Laminating foam for beginners: How to, Tips and Tricks

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3 жыл бұрын

If you want to know what I'm using in this video, all of the stuff was from eBay:
- To find the laminate search for '75 micron laminate roll'
- To find the carbon effect automotive wrap search for '3D Carbon Fibre Vinyl Wrap'
- For a better choice of iron, search for 'Prolux Digital LCD Thermal Sealing Iron'
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@mr-huggy 3 жыл бұрын

Another good tip is to sand down the foam so its nice smooth and fuzzy and to use a spray glue, 3m90 is the best to use. Spray it on and let it set, if you want to paint it you can do it then, then laminate. The glue and sanding down helps the laminate to get a much stronger grip and a smoother service.

@16-BITFPV 5 сағат бұрын

(2024) hard to even find supplies and tools for covering it's ridiculous.

@greatgandalf5233 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos.

@pnwRC. 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!

@dalenorman2005 3 жыл бұрын

I plan on doing this to my Volantex Ranger EX, which has factory-installed plastic hinges in each of the control surfaces. The surfaces are also connected to the wing with maybe 50% thinner foam. I find the surfaces have a lot of resistance and don't freely move up and down because of this foam. The servos struggle and can't move them as far as they could if there was no resistance. Should I cut the foam away and just trust the hinges, or is that a bad idea?

@fntasticHijack 2 жыл бұрын

May I use 32 micron laminating?

@blakey271able

I know this is an old video but I'm wondering can I laminate each wing half then glue together or should I glue them and then laminate and the same with the foam wing tips it would be easier to laminate first but would glueing laminate to foam be sufficient???

@williamdecker3989 3 жыл бұрын

You need a cotton sock for your iron(prevents scratching and lengthens the life of your iron!), and a nice, large pair of scissors, Lee! ...laminating is my favorite Zen activity!

@Michael-ee3dl 3 жыл бұрын

Did you laminate the AR wing pro?

@winnipegperfectcircleflyin7859

Where did you buy the film??

@pierstaylor7780 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed the crease on your shirts are impeccable -now we know why! An expert with an iron

@remkojerphanion4686 3 жыл бұрын

Being a total noob on this subject, I found your video most helpful, so thanks!

@FrankPerkins 3 жыл бұрын

I did this a few weeks ago and could have used your video back then! I was able to complete laminating my dart xl but it does take a lot of patience. I actually used the same iron I use to wax my snowboard and it worked well!

@cobracar1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@multirotormafia2281 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure where I'll use this on my next Multi Rotor but a grate tip / tutorial num the less! Thank you for sharing!

@mikegriffiths7487 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and as said already you are the first to mention a target temperature, so thanks for that. I just want to mention that the film does add weight so don’t necessarily go mad laminating every square inch on a model if it’s weight sensitive - perhaps just do the bits that get dinged or scuffed.

@bryandebruyn4410 3 жыл бұрын

Just the video I needed for laminating my dart, arwing and capi2 👍

@stevietee10 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee, most useful especially as I have a new wing and a lamininating iron coming for Christmas :-) Yours is the only video on this subject I've seen that suggests an actual target temperature, Thank you, Steve

@johncarold 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the video, I have just received my order today it's a Sonicmodel AR Wing Pro and I plan to laminate it before I fly it. I couldn't believe how small the box was. Thanks for the video and information about it.