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EZE-KOTE | Advertising feature

COVERING WITH EZE-KOTE

Andy Sephton describes an alternative covering method to traditional glass cloth and resin ﬁnishes

by using Eze-Kote from the Deluxe Materials range

words & photos » Andy Sephton

hris Foss is a name well known in aeromodelling circles. He is

famous for many successful designs, including the Wot series of

power models, such as the Acrowot, and the Phase series of gliders,

such as the Phase 6 slope soarer. The Phase 6 was chosen to illustrate this

model finishing technique using Deluxe Materials Eze-Kote.

For decades experienced R/C model aeroplane builders, especially scale

builders, have relied on fibreglass and epoxy resin to create a tough finish

on balsa. But now this job can be done better and faster with Deluxe

Materials Eze-Kote. An Eze-Kote glass cloth finish will accept most paints

and it’s safer and cleaner to use. It is non-sticky, has no smell or waste and

dries quickly. Furthermore, brushes can be cleaned with water. It saves

time and finishing can be done in one day.

Chris Foss Phase 6 kit with all the Deluxe products that will be useful during the

build of the model.

Apply an initial coat of Eze-Kote resin and allow it to dry.

Eze-Kote is then brushed through the glass ﬁbre fabric. Any unused Eze-Kote can

be returned to its container.

Excess fabric is efortlessly trimmed away using Perma-Grit sanding block or

320 grit paper.

A very neat edge can be achieved without much sanding work.

Eze-Kote (BD37) with the 0.6 oz super lightweight glass laminating fabric (BD11),

gloves, brushes and scissors that you will need to undertake the Eze-Kote process.

Having sanded the wing, Andy tested it using Halfords White Primer and his

chosen paint, Halfords Spray Ford Diamond White. Eze-Kote has good

compatibility with most white car primer paints. If you're in doubt always check

by testing the primer and paint topcoat before committing it to the model.

Andy's Eze-Kote livery gives the

Phase 6 a diferent look but still

accentuates the clean lines of

this classic glider.

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EZE-KOTE | Advertising feature Andy’s Eze-Kote livery gives the Phase 6 a different look but still accentuates the clean lines of this classic glider. Apply an initial coat of Eze-Kote resin and allow it to dry. Eze-Kote is then brushed through the glass fibre fabric. Any unused Eze-Kote can be returned to its container. C hris Foss is a name well known in aeromodelling circles.
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EZE-KOTE | Advertising feature A second coat of Eze-Kote is applied after the glass cloth has been trimmed. After sanding and further filling, if required, the model is ready for painting. How Eze was that! ‘I am converted to Eze-Kote’, says Andy Sephton, with the completed model ready to fly. See you at the slope, Andy! “An Eze-Kote glass cloth finish will accept most paints and it’s safer and cleaner to use” The Chris Foss Phase 6 is finished. Deluxe Materials Eze Kote (BD37) costs around £17.