Slope Soaring Sussex is a friendly group of RC glider flying enthusiasts based in Sussex, UK. We slope soar at various locations on the South Downs and have a field for thermal soaring. ‘Slope Soaring Sussex’ is a BMFA affiliated RC Glider-only flying club. We fly many types of RC gliders from conventional slope soarers to Scale, DLG, F3B, F3J, F5J, PSS and more. Our aim is to encourage and promote safe, responsible and enjoyable radio controlled model flying. New and experienced flyers welcome.
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
Low profile self adhesive fastener (velcro equivelant)
I needed a Velcro type product to attach my key chain camera to the wing or fuselage of a slope model. Ordinary Velcro was to thick and rough, so I went on the hunt for an alternative. I wanted something low profile and clear so not to cause too much drag when stuck on to a model without the camera being attached. I found this product (click this link) on eBay.
It works a treat and is easy to apply and has a very strong adhesive. See the video below at Mill Hill. Its what is holding on my 808# camera to the wing of my Typhoon. It snaps the camera on well but also comes off easily on the ground but as far not in mid air! You could use it for may uses including fixing your RX down in a fuselage. I thought some of you might find this product of Interest. It gets a 10/10 from me.
Hi Paul, after seeing how good this tape is on your model I got some for myself. It'll be good for holding batteries into models too. Velcro seems to be either too 'sticky' to itself or the adhesive gives way.
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