An almost colourless rapid drying cellulose dope for taughtening, sealing, and protecting fabric, paper, and other coverings.
Key Features
Powerful Tautening Action: Specially formulated to actively shrink fabric and tissue coverings as it dries, eliminating wrinkles to create a drum-tight, aerodynamic surface.
Structural Reinforcement: Significantly increases the overall rigidity and stiffness of lightweight airframes, which is critical for the flight performance of models and gliders.
Weatherproof Sealing: Provides a durable, almost colourless protective barrier that shields delicate materials like silk and paper from moisture and light abrasion.
Rapid-Drying Formula: Engineered for a fast evaporation rate, allowing modellers to efficiently apply multiple coats and progress quickly through the finishing stage.
Versatile Covering Compatibility: An essential traditional finish that effectively seals and protects a wide variety of porous coverings, ensuring a professionally taut and sound structure.
Details
The traditional and effective finish for model aircraft, our Clear Shrinking Dope is a specialised cellulose lacquer formulated to tauten and seal lightweight coverings. As it dries, this dope shrinks, pulling tissue and fabric tight across the airframe to create a smooth, stiff, and structurally sound surface.
Key Features & Benefits
- Powerful Tautening Action: Actively shrinks fabric and tissue coverings upon drying, eliminating wrinkles and sags for a drum-tight, aerodynamic finish.
- Sealing and Protection: Provides a durable, almost colourless, weatherproof seal that protects materials like tissue, silk, and paper from moisture and light abrasion.
- Enhances Rigidity: Increases the overall strength and stiffness of the finished structure, critical for the performance of model aircraft and gliders.
- Rapid Drying: Features a fast-drying formula that allows for efficient application of multiple coats.
- Versatile Format Options: Available in a range of sizes and application methods to suit every modeller's needs, from small repairs to large wing coverings.
