Covering a model airplane in Tissue

Step 5 Finishing

Once everything is dried you can remove the parts from the building board and spray them with a light coat Krylon Crystal Clear acrylic spray. This seals the tissue preventing moisture from wrinkling the tissue and warping the flying surfaces from changes in humidity. Then just assemble the model as explained in the directions.

Comments

[joshrocks98]

hey do they make colored srpay? i want a cup yellow and my tissue is white

[Lord_Master]

Excellent!

[aainventor94]

How would you apply decals to the model. This is my first plane and I don't want to risk ruining it.

[Ohm]

I would say, I haven't done it much myself but, after putting two light coats of clear on, soak your decal like normal and after you slide it off gently shake the majority of the water off. Place the decal on the model and gently use a folded paper towel to push it down and soak up the excess water. After it is dry put a couple light coats of clear over the decal to permanently seal it on the model. To be absolutely sure make a small frame of balsa and apply tissue to it, shrinking and clearing it as if it were on a model and try applying an extra decal to it.

[aainventor94]

thanks for the advice :)