[WWI] Solartex

[Bruce Boldner]

I am currently building a VK Models 1/6th scale Sopwith Camel (after 
a 25 year break from flying radio control) and am having great 
difficulty in obtaining  a suitable heat shrinkable fabric covering 
here in Australia.

I note that Solartex produce a WW1 dark green and would like to 
purchase 2 rolls of that for the Camel and 2 rolls of silver for the 
Nieuport 17 to follow.
One dealer here has Solartex green, but wants $50 per roll!  The only 
other dealer here in Australia that I have been able to find who 
stocks Solartex charges $35.00 per roll, but only stocks white and yellow.

I am aware that I could just buy white Solartex and spray paint it 
green, but I had trouble sanding a Coverite covered model between 
coats years ago, with even the lightest sanding exposing loose 
strands of fabric where it was stretched over each wing rib. Also, 
the Solartex covering appears to come presprayed with a glo fuel 
resistant paint.

Can anyone advise a reliable dealer who stocks a good range of 
Solartex and would post some to me?
If any Australian subscribers happen to read this, I would of course 
appreciate the contact details of an Australian retailer.
However, failing that I would appreciate the address of a dealer in 
the United Kingdom or USA.

Thanks for any assistance you may be able to provide.

Bruce Boldner.