What works well on balsa and to some extent any wood is steam. I first wet with water and allow to soak for several minutes and then use a monokote iron on it. Usually I use a trim tool on high heat, your ding is larger so I would probably try the larger iron first. You can repeat this process several times to get better results. On uncovered balsa leading edges I like to poke the larger dents with a needle several times to facliltate water penetration, iron, rewet and iron again, allow to dry overnight, hit the damaged region with thin CA, sand lightly and give myself a pat on the back. I would probably use finishing resin on your ding, it will restore strength to the wood. Soar on Dude! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Suder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RCSE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 7:47 PM Subject: [RCSE] Dings in Obeche wings > > How do you fix dings in Obeche over foam wings? I have a ding about 1 1/2' > x 1/4" x 1/8" deep. Can I steam it out? Any recommendations on fillers? > Any other technique? > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
