Easier way to apply tissue?

[Tabitha64]

I am looking for any and all tips on applying the tissue. I have seen were someone recommend stick glue to apply tissue to area then using Dope to tighten. Picture would help visual. Thanks again. Tabitha

[Wildpig]

time lapse video, covering a balsa airplane with tissue using a glue stick:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs-RsfnqBKc

[limey]

Try tissue paste I think used more in the UK but seems scarce in the us not sure if it is available there but if I it is its worth a try. Good luck. Limey

[Mitch]

You can also use Elmers "white glue" or similar. It is water based, thin it down with water and apply with brush to the contact area. Then attach the paper.
After that is dry, wet the paper with water. That will shrink the paper. Then apply the "dope" to seal the paper. Mitch

[Tabitha64]

Thank you that does help a lot. I need help for edges like wing tips. Video really helped. Thanks again.

[davidchoate]

i use a GOOD glue stick. like Elmers. Make sure u run the grain correctly. ionce its on the frame I use a wet paper towel to shrink it. i heard that a 50/50 mix of Elmers glue and water woks well in place of dope, but I havent tried it yet.

[stx44]

After reading the comments about glue sticks I googled it and found a couple of usefull videos, and now its just trial and error (I am getting better....ummmm, I think..)

Sorry dont know how to post links...

[David Lewis]

The trick to water shrinking tissue is to use as little water as possible. Spray a fine cloud into the air and waft the part through the mist. Just enough moisture so that the tissue starts to sag.

If you dope the tissue, airbrush on a very light, thinned dry coat. Let that cure until dry to the touch, sand it with fine sandpaper to remove the fuzz and then gradually build it up with more thin coats.

[Steve Blanchard]

In regard to water shrinking tissue it is all situational. I usually soak my tissue with alcohol not water. It shrinks tight. If I was using water I would do the same. I DO NOT Shrink the tail feathers on my airplanes unless there is an airfoil.

Steve