Types of Foam

[fliteadmin]

In this Flite Test Fast Tip, Chad and David talk about different types of foam, and also, what glues you can use on each type of foam.

 

[jetpackninja]

Don't die alone

 

[bicyclemonkey]

So what's up with two HK sponsored videos this week? Isn't today supposed to be the Horizon video?

 

[colorex]

I don't want to die alone but I think that only applies to David; He'll die alone in someone's basement if he doesn't build stuff with foam

Build something for the show or you'll die alone in this basement!

 

[themajik1]

OMG I may die alone!!!

 

[Mike oxbig]

Ha! I'm safe as I built my first foamy last weekend.

What kind of foam is in those paper backed foam boards?

 

[oagh]

Good info, Good vid & I build something out of foam !

"build something out of foam, otherwise your wife is gonna leave you and your gonna die alone"

 

[teflyer]

The Dollar Tree foam is kind of like Depron.

no mention of gorilla glue

haha, funny ending!

 

[Ak Flyer]

They also didn't mention foam safe ca.

 

[Pilot Scott]

Yeah, foam safe ca, shoe goo, foam tac (see our website) and my favorite, low temp hot glue. With the low temp hot glue you can spread it with your finger for a nice, caulk like seam.

 

[John Campbell]

Good video, but would have liked to seem them mention EPS, Elapor, and Z-Foam. Where EPP is closest to Elapor and Z-Foam, but of those are better than EPP. To me, seems like a major over site.

 

[bmsweb]

I think I'll build a new Wing or something . . . out of foam or my wife is going to leave me and I'll die alone lol


Love these quick tips!

 

[bicyclemonkey]

I'm still curious about not having a Horizon Hobby video this week. - Anyone?

 

[Cyberspy]

Good video. I'd like to see more about working with different types of foam. What is the best foam for scratch building? How do you shape it? Can it be sanded?

P.S. She who must be obeyed could leave me. (i hope not) But as long as our dog doesn't go with her. I won't die alone.

 

[Fortschaale.UK]

glue

i am trying to find a good glue gun however i am unsure as to the correct wattage i should look for

 

[RAM]

i am trying to find a good glue gun however i am unsure as to the correct wattage i should look for

40 Watt is the one they refer to when they say high temp on the videos at FT.

A 20 Watt will work OK for short glue runs.

I tried a 40W the other day but it did not seem to like the multi temp glue stick (flow issues if I left it on too long, and, the glue was boiling full of bubbles when it came out).

I plan to go back to my 20 watter and get a second 20 watt and have it hot and ready if I do something with a long glue run. It just seems easier to me to switch back and forth than deal with the 40watt boil.