microballoons

Back in my RC days there was a mag that ran an article in the "New Products" section about helium filled microballons. It extolled the wondrous properties and how a filler could be made that at the very least did not add any weight and may even reduce overall weight. The article went on to discuss the difficulties of working with the product... like having to keep the jar upside down so they did not float away. The end of the story was "continued on page whatever" and it simply said, "Check the date of this issue on the cover". And of course... it was April 1, 19xx.

QUOTE: Originally posted by peglegrc Please someone tell me what a Microballon is? "RC"

Commonly used in R/C aircraft modelling as a means of making fillets either around joints combined with epoxy (where they are a weight saver) or cosmetic say wing fillets. Can be used with CA as well, the balls being applied where needed and then hit with thin/fast CA (Pink Zap a Gap)

It would be a mistake to avoid microballoons. They are the best, (some would say the only) snow products around.

Oh! Okay thank you ! I'll remember that and not use that stuff.. I've got a few diorama's in my mind but will be not useing microballoons.......Thank you for the come back..
"RC"

Microballons are extremely small hollow plastic spheres... one major use for them is in fiberglass casting to reduce weight while maintaining strength. In dioramas they can be used for snow because they do not discolor or attract insects. Since they are very small, care should be taken not to inhale them (filter mask recommended) or get them in your eyes (goggles).

Please someone tell me what a Microballon is?

"RC"

Dave,
Just wash your hands and go on down the road. I've used microballons for years without having any problems. (I wouldn't really recommend eating a hand full of the stuff though)

R you using it for snow? I have touched woodland scenics Micro balloons and have they turned out fine.

What's a microballon? Whats it for and what does it look like? I've never heard of them?!!! Got a picture... "RC"
what's it for??