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  • Fiberglass Supplies

    Q. Where would be a good place to get some fiberglass supplies?

    A. Try CST, the Composite store, or APC Composites, I found them on the Web. Most of the guys I know, use West Systems Epoxies and supplies, which can be found in boat supply shops such as www.defender.com, who also stock many different weights of glass.

    Aerospace Composites: http://www.acpsales.com/OnlineStore.php

    CST Composites: http://www.cstsales.com

    Thayer Craft: http://thayercraft.com

    Another good source if you are looking for S-glass and Kevlar as well: http://sweetcomposites.com

    Another source is http://www.fiberglasssite.com

    System Three Resins: http://www.systemthree.com
    Available in New England, MA through: http://www.mertons.com

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    Another source I use is US Composites.

    America's leading distributor of composite materials. We combine superior products and the industries' lowest prices with fast and accurate service.


    Their quart size thin laminating resin is $25 which includes resin AND hardener. I use West 105 when I run out of USC resin and I see no difference. 2-1 mix. They have good prices on cabosil, glass beads, etc. Their FG cloth choices are limited in the lighter sizes.

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    • #3
      I have good results with http://www.Fibreglast.com/

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      • #4
        I know nothing about this company....but their ad's keep popping up in my "feeds" on the internet....

        Rock West Composites is your full-service supplier for composite products. We offer services from initial engineering and product development to prototyping to low and high volume production.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Xroadie View Post
          I know nothing about this company....but their ad's keep popping up in my "feeds" on the internet....

          http://www.rockwestcomposites.com
          They're a good company, especially for exotics and "rods". They were one of the few places I found 12mm CF rod to replace the heavy steel outboard joiners on a HF Ventus.

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          • #6
            I've used several of the above mentioned suppliers. My absolute favorite is a company (also recommended above ) called Fibre Glast. Fabulous range of products. Excellent quality and service reliability.

            Superb website, full of information and useful video clips on "what, when, and how to" topics. Link as follows:
            Fibre Glast Developments has specialized in the distribution of fiberglass and composite materials for over 50 years. In this time, we've built the largest and most comprehensive composites catalog in the industry; investing along the way in the product knowledge to support it. That means you can depend on Fibre Glast as a trusted and reliable resource for all your project needs. What's more, professionals look to Fibre Glast to deliver composite materials that are always First Quality. With an ISO Certified Management System in place, we work to ensure that our products meet the highest quality specifications, and that they are supplied to you promptly and with consistent characteristics each time you order. There is no exception. At Fibre Glast, we want your project to be a success, whether you're a beginner or an expert. And we're equipped to get you moving in the right direction. Let us know how we can help you.


            Shaun

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            • #7
              Ditto what Shaun said.
              Gunny
              Aviation Concepts rc

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              • #8
                I went to the fiberglast.com website this morning and started looking around. I see that they (likely most suppliers do) sell epoxy, polyester, and vinyl ester resins. Can anyone share a simple set of rules as to when each type is the correct to use in our model building efforts? I know there are differences, but what they are and which to use escapes me. HELP!

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                • #9
                  So I'm not an expert in this field but since I do use the stuff to make fiberglass parts I'll give it a shot.
                  Polyester resin with its little Hardner catalyst stinks very bad specially in the house. It will eat expanded bead Styrofoam. Do use polyester resin for fixing a polyester glass fuselage. You cannot use polyester resin to fix an epoxy glass fuselage, but you can use epoxy resin to fix a polyester fuselage but of course polyester would be the better choice. Polyester resin's are cheaper than epoxy resin's. Gell coats are usually polyester based but you can use epoxy on the polyester gelcoat. As far as epoxy resin's I love the west system. Yes it's expensive but it's a good product.
                  I don't know anything about vinyl ester resins.
                  Gunny
                  Aviation Concepts rc

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                  • #10
                    Gunny, Thanks for the response. So I take it epoxy resin is a "better" all around resin, as it doesn't stink as much, doesn't eat foam, and can be used to repair most fiberglass pieces. The biggest downer is the price. That's exactly the kind of info I was looking for. Thanks again. Anyone else have differing views?

                    Larry

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                    • #11
                      No other posts because Gunny pretty much covered all the basics in one paragraph.

                      West systems is the way to go.
                      Len Buffinton
                      Team Horizon Hobby

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                      • #12
                        Yep, West System epoxy is all I use. Worth every penny.

                        FYI FWIW, if for some reason anyone wants more on the other resins:

                        Video primer on Vinyl Ester resin... http://youtu.be/rVa-VUXWu0A

                        Video primer on Polyester resin... http://youtu.be/QZga1tbwvRM
                        Team PowerBox Systems Americas... If flying were the language of men, soaring would be its poetry.

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                        • #13
                          I realize this is a FG thread, but posting a link for anyone interested in Carboline Carbon fabric. Moving to this construction in my choice of F5J ships...

                          Team PowerBox Systems Americas... If flying were the language of men, soaring would be its poetry.

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                          • #14
                            You can search out below link. This is a leading manufacturing company and supplier of top quality carbon fiber elements.
                            Dexcraft is a leading manufacturer of carbon fiber composites, prepreg composites, autoclave composites and sheets - products for orthopedics, wheelchairs, interior decor, rehabilitation & other uses.

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