Try building on Parchment paper

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Scat-r-d

Discussion Starter · Sep 20, 2004

Here's a tip some of the new guys might not know about.
Next time your getting ready to build over a nice set of plans, instead of putting down wax paper try parchment paper instead.
I've been doing it for years and have yet to have any problems with it.
The big drawback to wax paper is the wax itself, if it get's scraped off then glue will adhere to the paper itself which makes a mess. Or the wax comes off on the wood and then you have problems getting covering to stick to it.
I buy Reynolds brand Parchement Paper, you can find it next to the wax paper in most food stores.
Give it a try, I think you'll like it.

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PaulSwany

· #2 · Sep 20, 2004

That sounds like a good tip... I always have trouble with the wax paper sticking to the balsa frame I'm building...

I'm guessing that the Parchment doesn't stick to CA?

Scat-r-d

Discussion Starter · #3 · Sep 21, 2004

Nope, so far I haven't found any CA that will bond to it.
If you spill it will sit there waiting for you to stick a finger into it then adhere you to whatever you touch next!!

xjet

· #4 · Sep 21, 2004

I've always used kitchen cling-film (Glad wrap) over the top of my plans when building.

It's totally transparrent and nothing seems to stick to it.

I guess you could also use the mylar backing film from monocote or solarfilm if that's your favorite covering film -- but I haven't tried this myself.

Ulf

· #5 · Sep 21, 2004

I always use the plans protector from Great Planes.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wt ... LXK313&P=7

Kenny R

· #6 · Sep 21, 2004

I will have to give the parchment paper a try.

PaulSwany

· #7 · Sep 21, 2004

Texas 3D said:
I always use the plans protector from Great Planes.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wt ... LXK313&P=7

I've used that stuff before.. But the CA stuck to it big time.... Do you have any trouble with that?

ChuckAuger

· #8 · Sep 21, 2004

Ulf don't build

I've used wax paper, Saran wrap, you name it. But I'm gonna get some parchment paper..if I don't like it I can always cook with it :lol:

Ulf

· #9 · Sep 21, 2004

not as much as it sticks to wax paper. Will give the parchment paper a try next time too to compare. Well, won't probably be until I build the 60 size MoJo. :wink:

BIZZARO

· #10 · Sep 22, 2004

I will give it a try...but I have always found that sandpaper will take the wax paper off..Hell dont you guys sand before you cover... :wink:

BIZZARO

· #11 · Sep 22, 2004

PaulSwany said:
Texas 3D said:

I always use the plans protector from Great Planes.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wt ... LXK313&P=7

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I've used that stuff before.. But the CA stuck to it big time.... Do you have any trouble with that?

The last time Ulf built they did not have CA yet... :lol:

Ulf

· #12 · Sep 22, 2004

Bizzaro Bill said:
PaulSwany said:

Texas 3D said:

I always use the plans protector from Great Planes.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wt ... LXK313&P=7

Click to expand...

I've used that stuff before.. But the CA stuck to it big time.... Do you have any trouble with that?

Click to expand...

The last time Ulf built they did not have CA yet... :lol:

CA ? whats that ? :shock:

xjet

· #13 · Sep 22, 2004

Texas 3D said:
CA ? whats that ? :shock:

Must be one of those Californian things

Stano

· #14 · Sep 24, 2004

A heat gun will melt the wax too

dhooks

· #15 · Sep 28, 2004

ChuckAuger said:
Ulf don't build

I've used wax paper, Saran wrap, you name it. But I'm gonna get some parchment paper..if I don't like it I can always cook with it :lol:

Chuck cooks?

rcairnut

· #16 · Sep 30, 2004

I have been using wax paper for .... well a long time. I will try Parchement Paper on my Burrito that I will start next week.
I tryed the Great Pains plan protector, it did portect the plans but it stuck BaaaaaaaaaaD to my plane, the ca I used like welded the stuff to my frame work :x

Scat-r-d

Discussion Starter · #17 · Oct 4, 2004

dhooks said:
ChuckAuger said:

Ulf don't build

I've used wax paper, Saran wrap, you name it. But I'm gonna get some parchment paper..if I don't like it I can always cook with it :lol:

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Chuck cooks?

I don't know if he cooks but he can sure mix well!!
I think it's the nitro on the starter that makes the drinks taste so damn good

squints

· #18 · Oct 8, 2004

I ran out of wax paper when I built my OMP edge. My wife had some parchment paper in the house, so I tried it. Wow what a difference much easier to work with! :idea:

Mutt

· #19 · Oct 16, 2004

yea i like the parchment paper too the gp plans protector is a big waste of money in my book. the parhment is the way to go

TailSpnr

· #20 · Oct 16, 2004

dhooks said:
ChuckAuger said:

Ulf don't build

I've used wax paper, Saran wrap, you name it. But I'm gonna get some parchment paper..if I don't like it I can always cook with it :lol:

Click to expand...

Chuck cooks?

Shit...with a body like Auger's. That boy's a gourmet chef!!! :wink:

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