Ye Olde Rocket Forum

Go Back   Ye Olde Rocket Forum > Work Bench > Building Techniques
User Name
Password
Auctions Register FAQ Members List Calendar Today's Posts Search Mark Forums Read


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-14-2021, 03:42 PM
scigs30 scigs30 is offline
Master Modeler
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,261
Default Centuri Fil-Cote

I see a lot of Centuri plans call for filling balsa with Centuri Fil-cote, did anyone ever use this stuff? Was it just re bottled Pactra Balsa Filler?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-14-2021, 04:30 PM
Earl's Avatar
Earl Earl is offline
Apollo Nut
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,893
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by scigs30
I see a lot of Centuri plans call for filling balsa with Centuri Fil-cote, did anyone ever use this stuff? Was it just re bottled Pactra Balsa Filler?


I think that was my first bottle of balsa filler I ever got. And yes, I believe it was what you said.

Earl
__________________
Earl L. Cagle, Jr.
NAR# 29523
TRA# 962
SAM# 73
Owner/Producer
Point 39 Productions

Rocket-Brained Since 1970
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-14-2021, 06:44 PM
hcmbanjo's Avatar
hcmbanjo hcmbanjo is offline
When Pigs Fly!
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 1,102
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by scigs30
I see a lot of Centuri plans call for filling balsa with Centuri Fil-cote, did anyone ever use this stuff? Was it just re bottled Pactra Balsa Filler?


Here's a good story for you about Centuri (branded) Superbond Glue -

http://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot...rbond-glue.html
__________________
Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Old/New NAR # 19086 SR

www.oddlrockets.com
www.modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com
http://www.nar.org/educational-reso...ing-techniques/
Your results may vary
"Nose cones roll, be careful with that."
Every spaceman needs a ray gun.
Look out - I'm the Meister Shyster!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-14-2021, 06:59 PM
Ltvscout Ltvscout is offline
Ye Olde Rocket Shoppe
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 6,472
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by hcmbanjo
Here's a good story for you about Centuri (branded) Superbond Glue -

http://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot...rbond-glue.html

Good story!
__________________
Scott D. Hansen
Ye Olde Rocket Shoppe - Your One Stop BAR Shoppe!
Ye Olde Rocket Plans - OOP Rocket Plans From 38 Companies!
Ye Olde Rocket Forum
WOOSH NAR Section #558
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-14-2021, 08:15 PM
LeeR's Avatar
LeeR LeeR is offline
Retired with Way Too Many Kits
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,222
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by hcmbanjo
Here's a good story for you about Centuri (branded) Superbond Glue -

http://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot...rbond-glue.html


I remember reading that story. Funny ... hey, wait, that’s not a bad idea for a fundraiser for our club. “Special run of heirloom glue”
__________________
Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-15-2021, 12:01 AM
scigs30 scigs30 is offline
Master Modeler
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,261
Default

I am using a new Aliphatic glue from Titebond that dries fast and clear. I should sell small bottles and label it as special model rocket glue.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-15-2021, 02:18 AM
ghrocketman's Avatar
ghrocketman ghrocketman is offline
President, MAYHEM AGITATORS, Inc.
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Nunya Bizznuss, Michigan
Posts: 13,443
Default

To the best of my knowledge, Centuri Fil-Cote was just bottles of Pactra Balsa Fillercoat, with their own private brand labels.
Conversely, Estes Astro Seal was just relabeled Pactra Sanding Sealer.

I still use BOTH for filling/sealing all rocket balsa parts.
Anywhere from 2-4 coats of Balsa Fillercoat depending on how tight the grain is with sanding on coats 2, 3, and 4. Follow that with 2 coats of Sanding Sealer with sanding of both coats.
__________________
When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!!

Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL
, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't !

Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY.
ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, CHAOS, and HAVOC !
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 02-15-2021, 08:40 AM
scigs30 scigs30 is offline
Master Modeler
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,261
Default

I still have a couple of old bottles of the Estes Astro Seal.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 02-15-2021, 08:41 AM
tbzep's Avatar
tbzep tbzep is offline
Dazed and Confused
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: TN
Posts: 11,610
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by scigs30
I am using a new Aliphatic glue from Titebond that dries fast and clear. I should sell small bottles and label it as special model rocket glue.

Sell the accessories too, blue dresses and cigars.
__________________
I love sanding.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 02-15-2021, 10:09 AM
ghrocketman's Avatar
ghrocketman ghrocketman is offline
President, MAYHEM AGITATORS, Inc.
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Nunya Bizznuss, Michigan
Posts: 13,443
Default

Lol
__________________
When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!!

Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL
, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't !

Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY.
ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, CHAOS, and HAVOC !
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:36 PM.


Powered by: vBulletin Version 3.0.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Ye Olde Rocket Shoppe © 1998-2024