tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post1461033036650803164..comments2024-03-28T11:34:11.082-04:00Comments on Model Rocket Building: Estes Photon Probe #3026 Build, Part 8, Tube PreppingChris Michielssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-36975370755850981002017-05-10T09:58:44.118-04:002017-05-10T09:58:44.118-04:00Hi Dave,
I've never heard of using denatured a...Hi Dave,<br />I've never heard of using denatured alcohol on a body tube. I'll have to check that out.Chris Michielssenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-37749087760178164052017-05-09T22:41:07.138-04:002017-05-09T22:41:07.138-04:00I prep my glassine tubes for glue by gently rubbin...I prep my glassine tubes for glue by gently rubbing it with denatured alcohol. It removes the gloss without removing material from the tube.Dave Keislingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-46476430541041274652017-05-09T01:00:26.553-04:002017-05-09T01:00:26.553-04:00Hi Bar,
I have used tape to mask the fin gluing ar...Hi Bar,<br />I have used tape to mask the fin gluing areas in the past. It really just depends on my mood. Maybe I'm getting lazy! You're right, it would protect the fin lines.<br />I don't sand the body tubes. I fill the seams and when sanding the filler to the surface the tube is roughed up a bit. I've seen builder's sand the glassine completely off! Another builder peels it off. What for? Removing it completely would weaken the tube. A little bit of roughing up the surface should be enough to allow the glue to permeate it. <br />Estes instructions show the launch lug being roughed up. For years I never sanded launch lugs and never had one come off the body tube.Chris Michielssenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925631001358372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612012025300219489.post-27236472815823036632017-05-08T17:01:04.172-04:002017-05-08T17:01:04.172-04:00Hey Chris,
In the instances where it's ne...Hey Chris,<br /> In the instances where it's necessary to fill/prime the body tube and fins prior to gluing due to tight placement and design elements ( the Hydra 7 comes to mind) I've been using pin stripe tape to mask the glue lines. An added advantage is that it preserves any fin and lug lines that were marked. Anything to save time, lazy slob that I am. Thoughts, pro or con?<br /> Also, thoughts on sanding off the glassine on body tubes prior to gluing? A couple of manufacturers have recommended it, most don't even mention it. Cheers! BAR Geezerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981340513882399606noreply@blogger.com