On Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:20:44 -0400, "Ed Cregger" <ecregger@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>I had the same problem with balsa finishes myself, Marty. Back then, my
>answer was to use lots and lots of balsa sealer (clear dope and tal***
>powder), which led to a smooth, but very heavy and somewhat fragile
finish.
>Little did I know that all I had to do after fine sanding the dickens out
of
>the piece, was to lay down a layer of tissue (modeling) over the surface
and
>clear dope it. I'm sure you've known this for quite a while too by now,
but
>for those out there trying dope and experiencing the issues that Marty
and I
>are referring to (open grain showing through the paint), it works
miracles.
>You can get a glass-like finish in no time using a simple layer of
tissue.
I do know that now, I guess.
But it was also the open bays in the wing that looked
streaky.
A silver, gray, or white base coat would probably have
solved that problem.
Marty
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