Hey there,
I got an idea the other day for a scratchbuild using real carbon fiber “fix-it” components from the LHS for R/C cars/planes. I just had some questions about using the stuff. First, would epoxy be the best adhesive for joining the parts? Also, would the rest of the CF “stick” need to be covered in a resin, like fiberglass resin? If anyone could shed some light on this, I’d be very gratefull!
i suppose you could layer it the same as glass fibre resin. i though CF was layered and then pressed into shape at the same time it binds itself.
Aussie, thanks for the reply. Sorry it took so long to get back. I had a life once, but my job ate it! Anyway, I guess I didn’t explain the CF very well in my original post. It’s not a sheet, but rather rod and strip. I’m thinking of attacking this like styrene, using epoxy for the joints. I just was unsure if that was the best adhesive and if the rest of the CF needed to be coated for proper strength. [*-)] Any thoughts and suggestions?