Hey! Was recieved super well by the forum last week and I’m currently working on my first ever rc Plane. I am building the noob tube design. I am using the recommended readi board foam but when I try score and take the paper off it always tears and sticks. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Figure9
Elite member
Yep, welcome to DTFB agony. The paper you want to take off The DTFB tenaciously clings to the foam but the paper you want to stick to the completed model delaminates easily.
Just make the thin cut through the paper you’re removing & assist the peeling carefully with your razor knife blade taking care not to gouge the exposed bare foam.
You’ll get better at it the more you do it. Peeling & bending is my favorite mostly trouble free way to fold & form wings.
To keep paper on the foam & not inclined to delaminate be sure to use hot glue, ironing or oil based MinWax to seal exposed edges & the paper surfaces exposed to abuse from flying, landing or crashing. I also use mono coat & tape to protect finished models from delaminating.
Good luck.
newguy2012
Junior Member
Little bit of water will make that paper come right off. Dont get it on the paper where you want the paper to stay!
@Figure9 and @newguy2012. Thanks for the advice! Ed magically pulls his off !
Ranger_107
Elite member
It worked if I just made a score cut and tried to slowly peel of the paper. 
Hi T-Richard, don't let the water completely dry... I had the same problem with white european foam boards. My solution is that I spray water with a sprayer for plants, after making small holes with a pin. I wait a few seconds and then I start to peel by rubbing with my fingers.
Kind regards.
T-Richard
Active member
Hmm ill try that. Having a though time with a particular board
Ranger_107
Elite member
also would not reccomend elmers because its hevier than ft foam or adams
"Corpse"
Legendary member
I agree, it sucks trying to get the black paper off.
T-Richard
Active member
I am building with black Elmer's out of lack of choice. Its heavy but it does have its advantages as well.
First at it tougher, a lot tougher.
Its hard to delaminate thus this thread lol. So that means it can last.
I am building all my 2020 builds with the heavy foam. Ill adapt my builds to accommodate the extra weight.
Next up is the frc x32 which because of the added strength of the foamboard I wont need to tape or spar the plane.
Then itll be a 130% ft simple scout. At tgat size i am sure itll be great
First at it tougher, a lot tougher.
Its hard to delaminate thus this thread lol. So that means it can last.
I am building all my 2020 builds with the heavy foam. Ill adapt my builds to accommodate the extra weight.
Next up is the frc x32 which because of the added strength of the foamboard I wont need to tape or spar the plane.
Then itll be a 130% ft simple scout. At tgat size i am sure itll be great
CarolineTyler
Legendary member
Try warming the paper with a clothes in set at nylon heat (middling heat). It works for UK Westboard foamboard to loosen the glue enough to allow the paper to easily peel off. It's terrible to take off otherwise.
I have found a feasible solution that I’ve had near 100% success rate with.
1. Only peel side with sticker
2. Score in Multiple sections if doing full side.
3. At the edges dig a little into the foam before grabbing the paper. This ensures you grab all of the paper.
4. Pull upwards away from the board not down the board as If you were cutting.
5. if pulling A long strip re-grab near the bottom after a while and continue pulling upwards.
1. Only peel side with sticker
2. Score in Multiple sections if doing full side.
3. At the edges dig a little into the foam before grabbing the paper. This ensures you grab all of the paper.
4. Pull upwards away from the board not down the board as If you were cutting.
5. if pulling A long strip re-grab near the bottom after a while and continue pulling upwards.
Monte.C
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"It's like a skill or something." Dude you got a way with words! Lemme buy you a beer.You just gotta practice. It's like a skill or something.
Ok I just checked your profile.
Lemme buy you a beer when you turn 21!
TooJung2Die
Master member
Watch this. It works. Rubbing alcohol loosens the paper without softening the paper like water.
Don't get alcohol on the paper where you want it to stay stuck for the same reason.
Don't get alcohol on the paper where you want it to stay stuck for the same reason.
Tarheel Dan
New member
mineral spirits. brush it on. wait until the paper is an even color. comes off like it's not even stuck.
