I worked at a hobby shop. We repaired customer planes. I've been using this method for over 12 years. We had the steam cleaner for several purposes. The first thing we used it for was straightening and removing dents on lexan car bodies. I just thought everyone knew about it by now. Thanks for letting everyone know.👍👍
Yea I hadnt heard about that for RC car bodys but ive done that on my car before in the interior so idk why i never thought to try that haha thanks going to give it a try one day..
These well known hacks tend to get forgotten as this no longer gets passed on to the next generation. So having these videos helps preserve this knowlegde
Man, I don't know about these air planes. I just ordered my first plane and it's the a10 that you're fixing. They are so cheaply made and so freaking expensive for a bunch of cheap FOAM. I have plans to learn how to fly on a simulator and then start with a cheap model until I master the flying before I fly the a10. I might return the thing now that I see that the break so easy. It just ain't worth the money. I'll still fly a cheapy but I don't think I'm gonna stay with the planes. I'll go back to my rc cars and trucks. Thanks for the video, it really helped me make my mind up. Thumbs up on your video buddy. 👍
Welcome. Planes can be unforgiving. Just remember we all started somewhere and knew nothing. Learn the right way and you will be ok. Many have been down that road and have successfully made it. Also somewhere is guy saddened because he just crashed a 15,ooo turbine jet.
Very cool !! I use the dipping in hot water trick a lot, but this seems like a much better way to get a more focused, localized foam repair in less time with less work. Thanks
I don't know how to thank you, I just got a new Carbon Cub S2 and a fluke cross wind drove it nose into the ground and it crumpled the fuselage, I was so upset but I found your video and it fixed the plain, Thanks so much for the help.
Wonderful thanks for the info. Who would have thought and to boot it's so precise. Every little new trick helps somewhere the other and this my friend is absolutely amazing.
Great tips! I've used most of them but I don't own a steamer. May have to get one. But looking at your A-10 reminded me exactly what happened to my E flite 64mm A-10. I bounced it landing and ripped up the gun and nose just like yours. I glued it and used flexible spackle and paint matched at home depot. Looks factory fresh. All great tips. Thanks!
Thanks for watching. Removing water slides is best done with a home steamer. Availed on amazon for about 20 bucks. Otherwise you can paint right over them also and never know they were there
Hi! Excuse me!wich plane is the trainer behind you in the wall at 0.52? Registration N226LK … i have exactly the same one and I don’t know the name… i think its from Hobbico maybe… thanks for sharing nice tips! Best wishes
I crashed the front end of the exact same A10 as you did. I need to know what glue do you use to fix this plane?? The front nose gear retract assembly ripped out completely from the foam fuselage. What kind of glue should I use to put the assembly back into the fuselage??
Thanks for the reply. I never heard of it. I will order up a tube of it on Amazon now. You have to maintain a good bit of speed landing the A10. I broke the nose gear pin landing it on the maiden flight. Bought new PIN set and fixed it. Went out today for a second try and stalled close to the ground trying to landed it. I hit a clump of grass just short of the runway and tore the whole nose gear assembly right out of the fuselage. At least I didn't break any parts this time. Just ripped the crap out of the bottom / side of the fuselage. Fits back in place fairly well. But will need alot of that foam tac !!!!!
You can also use beacon foam glue from a craft store like hobby lobby. It’s a big bottle of the same stuff a bit cheaper. The a10 needs the cg moved aft from the most rear recommendation about 5mm. That requires the blue box to be relocated back a bit. With the cg there it gives you flare authority on landing. No more bouncing or nose smashing. It doesn’t need the gear upgrade. Also I use the landing nose 3D print block and 6mm carbon tubes on the inside nose channels. It’s like they were made for them. Since those mods I love this plane.
Freaking wow man good find! This is really gonna come in handy for me. I was just looking into refinishing some of my planes that I can't find parts for anymore.
I just use a miniature iron for covering balsa airplanes. There is another vital secret to repairing planes, while also strengthening them a great deal… it makes bad wrecks look as good as new.
Awesome find that is...what's the name of the steamer? I watch your videos alot and I've learned many things as a newbie so thank you...Im hoping you can point me in the right direction on a problem I have with my spectrum Dx6 controller.. My son was messing where he shouldn't be and for some reason whenever I turn it on it goes into a low battery warning but the batterys are full..I am guessing he got himself into the warning settings and set something and I don't know how to reverse it...HELP PLZ ...lol
I held down menu scroll button, turn on Tx. First screen shows System Setup list. Scroll to System Setup to change the battery setting back to Alka. Alarm 4.3V. The first time I did it, I ran out of time, and battery warning came on, but I was able to fix it the second time when done quickly.
I just tried this on a brand new qq300 from flex that came with a bent wing that they wouldn't do anything about. I used travel cloths steamer so was a wide nozzle but it worked very well. Well enough that I'm going to hit amazon for a steamer ha.
Check it out. Using baby powder on foamies before before taping allows you to remove the tape without peeling underneath paint and get a clean paint line
Look when showing us your repairs please don't give us the back story cause that's not important to us cause we all make mistakes and occasionally crash our planes we just want to know your expertise in repairs of our beloved models your insightfulness is valued. I liked and subscribed😁
Brenden, the best foam damage repair stuff is called Plstic Wood! Goes on like spackling,sands perfectly and easily,dries to a consistency of plastic/wood! This stuff is ABSOLUTELY THE BESTfor what we need! Anyone who tries this "plastic wood" email me on your results
That sir is a top notched tip. The spackle I already knew about. The steamer is a game changer.
For sure
Could you share what the brand and model of steamer used in this video...?
I worked at a hobby shop. We repaired customer planes. I've been using this method for over 12 years. We had the steam cleaner for several purposes. The first thing we used it for was straightening and removing dents on lexan car bodies. I just thought everyone knew about it by now.
Thanks for letting everyone know.👍👍
Lol. That’s awesome. Never tried it on a car body. Thanks for watching
Yea I hadnt heard about that for RC car bodys but ive done that on my car before in the interior so idk why i never thought to try that haha thanks going to give it a try one day..
These well known hacks tend to get forgotten as this no longer gets passed on to the next generation. So having these videos helps preserve this knowlegde
Love that
Anyone know of the British alternative to the Dap flex spackling. Thanks.
Holy crap!!!!!! I have a steamer and just tried!!!! I couldn’t hit the subscribe button fast enough!!!
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Hey I am new to the Hobby and I think what you have shown me here with foam is just amazing! Had no idea the affects of hot water and steam. Thank you
Hey Brenden, You rock my friend, you've helped me numerous times with your wisdom. Keep us the great work!
Bobby Alessi as in- Barnaby Bye?
Man, I don't know about these air planes. I just ordered my first plane and it's the a10 that you're fixing. They are so cheaply made and so freaking expensive for a bunch of cheap FOAM. I have plans to learn how to fly on a simulator and then start with a cheap model until I master the flying before I fly the a10. I might return the thing now that I see that the break so easy. It just ain't worth the money. I'll still fly a cheapy but I don't think I'm gonna stay with the planes. I'll go back to my rc cars and trucks. Thanks for the video, it really helped me make my mind up. Thumbs up on your video buddy. 👍
Welcome. Planes can be unforgiving. Just remember we all started somewhere and knew nothing. Learn the right way and you will be ok. Many have been down that road and have successfully made it. Also somewhere is guy saddened because he just crashed a 15,ooo turbine jet.
Precision foam repair tool! Thanks for the tip!
Very cool !! I use the dipping in hot water trick a lot, but this seems like a much better way to get a more focused, localized foam repair in less time with less work. Thanks
That's awesome!! I didn't know you could soak in hot water to re-expand crushed foam. The steamer is perfect!
Use that trick a lot. Works well
Great videos!!! I've already ordered my steamer to fix my foamies!!
I had planned on trying this, just have not had a chance! Kick ass video! Informative and to the point!👌🏻🤘🏻
Thanks. Is works well depending on what your trying to fix.
Great Tip. I have used light weight Spackle since my first foamie around 2008. I didnt know there is a bendable Spackle. Again thanks for the info.
YES! Thank you! I have a steamer and your trick is perfect, I'm fixing an A-10 as well.
Thanks for commenting and watching. Appreciated
I don't know how to thank you, I just got a new Carbon Cub S2 and a fluke cross wind drove it nose into the ground and it crumpled the fuselage, I was so upset but I found your video and it fixed the plain, Thanks so much for the help.
That’s awesome. I hope u get more good flights out of it
Wonderful thanks for the info. Who would have thought and to boot it's so precise. Every little new trick helps somewhere the other and this my friend is absolutely amazing.
Oh for sure. It’s close to my baby powder paint trick vid I made
Great tips! I've used most of them but I don't own a steamer. May have to get one. But looking at your A-10 reminded me exactly what happened to my E flite 64mm A-10. I bounced it landing and ripped up the gun and nose just like yours. I glued it and used flexible spackle and paint matched at home depot. Looks factory fresh. All great tips. Thanks!
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I've seen a few guys do the same thing at our field. These guys are great RC pilots too. I guess maybe it's just a tough one to land?
@@JustPlaneCrazyare you guys paint matching with latex paint and then brushing?
Thanks!
It all depends on the plane. But yes
Great ideas Buddy!!
Excellent tip! Now I just need to find the best source for a similar steamer
Thank you!
It’s an oldie but anything you can get a finer tip with will work
Show us how to remove water slide decals! Great trick keep it up sir! Enjoy the channel very much.....
Thanks for watching. Removing water slides is best done with a home steamer. Availed on amazon for about 20 bucks. Otherwise you can paint right over them also and never know they were there
Really nice trick Mr Brenden, thanks for sharing.
Good job buds thanks for all your networking and trial and trial’s and eras
East coast Canada
Thanks for watching
Great short video full of awesome information. Thanks for sharing the tricks to fix foam planes.
Some of my best one s
Brilliant. Simple but brilliant like most good ideas.
Thanks for the compliment and watching😝😜🤪
Annnnnnd steamer ordered!! Thanks buddy!
Hi! Excuse me!wich plane is the trainer behind you in the wall at 0.52? Registration N226LK … i have exactly the same one and I don’t know the name… i think its from Hobbico maybe… thanks for sharing nice tips! Best wishes
Hobbit pt40 superstar. My first trainer. Recently sold it
Great tip brother!!! I’m looking for a steamer now.👍🏻✌🏻🖖🏻
Nice tip for repairing small areas.
Thanks for the great tips!!
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Man, that’s awesome! I’m gonna run out right now and pick up a small steamer and get busy with my repairs. Thanks for the great video, Brenden!
You bet. Thanks for watchingb
Thanks, Brenden great trick and have taken that on board
Very informative and straight to the point thank you for sharing
Enjoy!
Hi say what are you using as brackets to hold all you planes to the wall.
Regular adjustable shelf brackets and then slide a piece of PVC tube whatever length you need over the majority of the shelf bracket.
What an excellent tip! Thank you.
Thanks for watching
Fantastic ideas 👍👍👍👍
Thanks. Thanks for watching
İs it exposed fiberglass on the ceiling? You are inhaling fiberglass particles there.
I crashed the front end of the exact same A10 as you did. I need to know what glue do you use to fix this plane?? The front nose gear retract assembly ripped out completely from the foam fuselage. What kind of glue should I use to put the assembly back into the fuselage??
Foam tac all the way
Thanks for the reply. I never heard of it. I will order up a tube of it on Amazon now. You have to maintain a good bit of speed landing the A10. I broke the nose gear pin landing it on the maiden flight. Bought new PIN set and fixed it. Went out today for a second try and stalled close to the ground trying to landed it. I hit a clump of grass just short of the runway and tore the whole nose gear assembly right out of the fuselage. At least I didn't break any parts this time. Just ripped the crap out of the bottom / side of the fuselage. Fits back in place fairly well. But will need alot of that foam tac !!!!!
You can also use beacon foam glue from a craft store like hobby lobby. It’s a big bottle of the same stuff a bit cheaper. The a10 needs the cg moved aft from the most rear recommendation about 5mm. That requires the blue box to be relocated back a bit. With the cg there it gives you flare authority on landing. No more bouncing or nose smashing. It doesn’t need the gear upgrade. Also I use the landing nose 3D print block and 6mm carbon tubes on the inside nose channels. It’s like they were made for them. Since those mods I love this plane.
Absolutely an epic tip! I am great at bringing smashed foamies back to life, but this tool tip will make me amazing. Suscribed button smashed!
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Great tip, as usual, thanks very much, Diolch yn fawr, Den, Cymru (Wales)
Thanks for watching. I love sharing tips, all around the world🤪😜😝
Does this steamer tip work on foam board repairs too, or just EPO?
Can’t say I have tried foam board
This may be a stupid question but what kind of foam was that piece you were demonstrating with??
Epo. Same piece of that plane that’s was damaged beyond repair and was getting replaced
Excellent advice! Thanks
Welcome. Thanks for watching.
Freaking wow man good find! This is really gonna come in handy for me. I was just looking into refinishing some of my planes that I can't find parts for anymore.
Thanks for watching
That is awsome! I must have one in my hanger. Thank You for sharing.
Thanks. Don’t forget to share like and subscribe. Best wishes.
That is so cool, thanks now I need to find a steamer like that. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It works well. An oldie but goodie
That looks like a old hobbico superstar 60 sized up in the right corner. If so, that was my first rc plane back in the day.
I just use a miniature iron for covering balsa airplanes. There is another vital secret to repairing planes, while also strengthening them a great deal… it makes bad wrecks look as good as new.
👍🏻 nice
what's the thing called that you used to fix it?
A steam cleaner
Great trick
I’m new here, subscribed ✅and liked 👍
Thanks. Much appreciated
Great info. Subbed!
Thanks for watching
Great idea.
Ty
Nice job
I will use the steamer from my expresso coffee machine ..thanks
Noooo. Then the plane will smell like dark roar. Lol
Great tip!
Awesome find that is...what's the name of the steamer? I watch your videos alot and I've learned many things as a newbie so thank you...Im hoping you can point me in the right direction on a problem I have with my spectrum Dx6 controller.. My son was messing where he shouldn't be and for some reason whenever I turn it on it goes into a low battery warning but the batterys are full..I am guessing he got himself into the warning settings and set something and I don't know how to reverse it...HELP PLZ ...lol
I have a dx6. Let me look when I get home
I held down menu scroll button, turn on Tx. First screen shows System Setup list. Scroll to System Setup to change the battery setting back to Alka. Alarm 4.3V. The first time I did it, I ran out of time, and battery warning came on, but I was able to fix it the second time when done quickly.
Great repair tip and video!
Thanks and thanks for watching
great tip! We do have a steamer!
What kind of paint can you use on phone
Epo can withstand, acrylic, latex, Rustoleum 2x and krylon
@@JustPlaneCrazy Thank you I appreciate the return
Where did you find your steamer, all I can find is big wide one.
It’s an oldie but a goodie. Others have found similar ones on Amazon or at Walmart
I just tried this on a brand new qq300 from flex that came with a bent wing that they wouldn't do anything about. I used travel cloths steamer so was a wide nozzle but it worked very well. Well enough that I'm going to hit amazon for a steamer ha.
Thanks for sharing your story and I am glad my trick worked for you. It’s all about the love of the hobby
Where did you find a steamer with pinpoint nozzle?
Love that steamer trick! Gotta git me one of those-
Haha. I was going to sell the one I have in my garage which I haven't used in about 15 years. Nice.
Nice !! Ty4sharing out there!!
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Hey, this is great! Thanks for sharing.
get the little heat gun they use for soldering, you can localize the heat that way
Where do you get the steamer?
That one I have had a long time. Look at Walmart or on Amazon
1:07 Oof. Yeah, I’ve Fodded out EDFs before. That’s why I always do a FOD walk on the runway before I fly a jet.
I think it was my own fod lol. I think I bounced and sent something through it. Eh. Live and learn I guess. Thanks for watching and commenting
@@JustPlaneCrazy Ahh, that’s rough. Thank YOU for the secret trick!
Worked like a dream!!
Glad. Thanks for watching
Love it.. I have one of those sitting around the house.
Great trick! Thanks much!
Where could I get one of those steamers?
You have to look around. Places like Walmart or amazon. Mine is prolly about 20 years old.
Thank you very much, it really works!
Of course. One of the best channels out there if I must say so. So many cool tricks on my channel. Did you see the baby powder trick?
@@JustPlaneCrazy No I haven’t seen it yet..
Check it out. Using baby powder on foamies before before taping allows you to remove the tape without peeling underneath paint and get a clean paint line
@@JustPlaneCrazy Great, thank you very much for your time!
I have tried this same thing with a steam -penguin, glad to see some one else doing it too.
They are awesome
Look when showing us your repairs
please don't give us the back story
cause that's not important to us cause we all make mistakes and occasionally crash our planes we just want to know your expertise in repairs of our beloved models your insightfulness is valued.
I liked and subscribed😁
This guy rocks
Wow, that steamer is the coolest thing ever!
Thanks for watching. If you haven’t checked out my last vid on painting foam using tape without pulling up the original paint check it out
Thanks for this info.
BRILLIANT
Armament, an armature is something completely different. Fantastic use of the steamer though!
Lol. Ty
@@JustPlaneCrazy 😜
Good tip
They do sell foam putty
They do. I don’t use it. Also hard to find
I totally agree with the little steamer idea, I've been using it for two years, with good results!
Brilliant
Thanks. It works well
THERE IT IS!!
Brenden, the best foam damage repair stuff is called Plstic Wood! Goes on like spackling,sands perfectly and easily,dries to a consistency of plastic/wood! This stuff is ABSOLUTELY THE BESTfor what we need!
Anyone who tries this "plastic wood" email me on your results
Thanks bob for watching and the tip. I will check it out
Thank for sharing "B"
hello...❤
Right before you say “holy cow” I said “holy shit” dude great.idea I have dings and dents on all my planes
Thanks for watching. It’s a cool trick for sure
do not go over 165 deg to avoid alligator popcorn effect
Good info
What is that?
I used a clothes iron and misted the foam and et voila, healed a dent I had in EPP.
Sweet
So far so good on my A10
A thought, an energy absorbing add-on nose cone. Mine is a pusher bank and yank. Seriously sick of fixing the front.
But how?? why?? OMG
Seal that ceiling up stat!
That was the old area. Newer vids in finished area of the basement
Good VID rule number 1
GET creative
Brian
London
Lol very true. Thanks for watching. Share share away
@@JustPlaneCrazy I think were both on the same page... repairing and ingenuity.... Is half the fun of flying
Hell yes
Used this trick so many times