Traditional coverings – Grimsby Model Centre https://grimsbymodelcentre.co.uk Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:53:59 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://grimsbymodelcentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/logo-1-100x100.jpg Traditional coverings – Grimsby Model Centre https://grimsbymodelcentre.co.uk 32 32 EZE Tissue from Deluxe Products NOW IN STOCK https://grimsbymodelcentre.co.uk/product/eze-tissue-from-deluxe-products/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:33:07 +0000 https://grimsbymodelcentre.co.uk/?product=eze-tissue-from-deluxe-products-now-in-stock Eze Tissue…. now IN STOCK

For light and bright covering of balsa model aeroplanes

Deluxe Materials Ltd is delighted to announce Eze Tissue a specially developed lightweight tissue paper.

DESIGNED FOR USE WITH WATER BASED EZE DOPE…..Colours may run with cellulose

Composed of a special blend of naturally grown fibres and unique binding agents, this unique paper is not only extremely light (12.5 gsm) but has unique properties important for the construction of lightweight balsa wood model aircraft and not found in many normal tissue papers including:

  • exceptional lightness starting at 12.5 gsm

  • high wet strength

  • unusually high strength to weight ratio

  • availability in relevant colours and chequer pattern designs.

Eze Tissue is easily bonded with Deluxe Materials Tissue Paste AD60 and subsequently air-proofed with Deluxe Materials Eze Dope BD42.

Deluxe Materials Eze Tissue comes with a useful illustrated set of instructions in attractive packs of multiple sheets, 75cm x 50cm wide, and a wide range of finishes:

  • bright red, blue, yellow, and natural.

  • chequer patterns: red/white and black/white.

 

]]> Nylon Covering (2.4 sq/m) https://grimsbymodelcentre.co.uk/product/nylon-covering/ Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:41:04 +0000 https://grimsbymodelcentre.co.uk/?product=nylon-covering-24-sqm A good quality traditional nylon covering…

2.4sq mtres in each pack making it good value for money

]]> Mylar…. Click for Details https://grimsbymodelcentre.co.uk/product/mylar/ Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:04:27 +0000 https://grimsbymodelcentre.co.uk/?product=mylar-click-for-details Header shows 2 models where this method is used 

On Traditional covering with tissue there is often a risk of damage by handling

By covering with Mylar first, not only is surface strength much improved, but constructional strength and rigidity is dramatically better….

Colour is added by overcovering with tissue for colouring and trim….

Not only stronger but as only 1 coat of dope needed is actually quicker and lighter than traditional tissue and Dope coverings…

We Have 1ft (300mm) wide at £1.50 p.metre and 2ft (600mm) wide at £2.50 p.metre off the roll….

Buy the amount you want…. 

Our version has a heat adhesive already applied so can be ironed onto sheet and open structure surfaces,,, Please ask us to show our Test Piece

]]> Deluxe Materials Eze Dope – 250ml https://grimsbymodelcentre.co.uk/product/deluxe-materials-eze-dope-250ml/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:11:32 +0000 https://grimsbymodelcentre.co.uk/?product=deluxe-materials-eze-dope-250ml A safe, non-toxic alternative to the traditional flammable dope liquid. Its user friendly, non-flammable formula has little odour and brushes are water washable. Furthermore, it is super thin and easily brushes to shrink tissue, drying quickly to a traditional tough fuel proof semi matt finish. Finishing a model is often the most challenging part of the project and make or break the project. Deluxe have several a great clean and easy way of finishing tissue covered model aircraft ready for paint that is superior to conventional dope. Eze Dope being non-sticky, dries fast with little odour, has water clean up and safe to use. In the following video we show you how to use the Eze Dope with our companion Tissue paste, and another safe construction glue Super’Phatic!.

]]> Tissue https://grimsbymodelcentre.co.uk/product/tissue-and-mylar/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:54:55 +0000 https://grimsbymodelcentre.co.uk/?product=tissue These days many covering jobs can be made Stronger…Lighter…and good looking by ironing heat sensitive Mylar on the model prior to covering in tissue…See our Mylar section

You have the benefit of a much more durable model 

We also stock the following range of coloured tissues….Dopes etc are listed separately

  • Classic White Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheets)Classic White Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheets)

    Classic White Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm,

  • Carrier Grey Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheets)

    Carrier Grey Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 

  • Trainer Yellow Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheets)

    Trainer Yellow Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm,

  • Reno Red Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheets)

    Reno Red Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm,

  • Fighter Blue Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheets)

    Fighter Blue Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm,

  • Mediterranean Blue Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheets)

    Mediterranean Blue Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm,

  • Olive Green Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheets)

    Olive Green Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm,

  • Dark Green Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheets)

    Dark Green Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm,

  • Reconnaissance Pink Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheets)

    Reconnaissance Pink Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm,

  • Stealth Black Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheets)

    Stealth Black Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm,

  • Vintage Tan Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheets)

    Vintage Tan Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm,

  • Golden Orange Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheets)

    Golden Orange Lightweight Tissue Covering Paper, 50x76cm, (5 Sheete)

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