On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 20:18:07 -0600 "wilder_jeff Wilder" <wilder_j...@msn.com> writes: > Does anyone know about how much weight paint adds to the basic > airframe? > > I have come across a carbon/kevlar cloth that is already colored. My > > thoughts where to use that to side my fuse with and just not paint it. > The cloth is 5.5 oz... I figure about 2 pounds of cloth and what ever resin > it would need. I had already planned on using a vail cloth to side the plane > with anyway, to provide a nice finish. > > Does anyone have any experince with this cloth?
CF is neart stuff to work with and sands very nicely. Kevlar is great for bullet proof vests, but lousy to try to sand and finish. However, if you are planning combat duty in your KR, it may be useful. ;o) Most that responded to a question a few weeks ago said they used about 1 1/2 gallons of paint. You can weigh a gallon of paint and estimate how much of the liquid evaporates, but I would guess that the average KR is carrying roughly 15 - 20 lbs of paint on the exterior. Jeff Scott
