Flotation for Cowl - Foam Cloth?

Brian Sorgente · Jun 20, 2016

Hi Guys,

I vaguely remember seeing someone post about using thin stick on foam sheeting/ cloth on the inside of their cowl for flotation. I have a cowl with some tight clearances inside and thought that would be the best solution.

I tried searching but couldn't find it. Anyone know where I could find some?

Thanks,

Brian

Buckshot · Jun 20, 2016

http://www.michaels.com/creatology-foam-sheet-12x18/M10597609.html

Andy Brown · Jun 20, 2016

It comes with sticky back or non sticky. We glue it with CA. We use the same foam for tank padding. Nitro and gas.

Terry Keeley · Jun 20, 2016

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-adhesive-back-foam/=12xt4ul

Ray Sametz · Jun 20, 2016

Andy Brown said:
It comes with sticky back or non sticky. We glue it with CA. We use the same foam for tank padding. Nitro and gas.

WOW, what a flashback Andy. When I first met you at the 95 Winter Nats in Fl. you were walking thru selling orange and blue squares for tank padding. Remember buying for my yellow Mongoose. Still have some in the shop, good stuff.

Brian Sorgente · Jun 20, 2016

Thanks guys! I'll drop by Michaels tonight on my way home and see what they have. If not, I'll order from Mcmaster.

Brian

Robert Pickard · Jun 20, 2016

I use the stuff from Michaels for my 40 tunnel cowl

Brian Sorgente · Jun 20, 2016

Found some at Michaels! Now i have more foam than i know what to do with lol...

Thanks again!

Brian

Andy Brown · Jun 20, 2016

Brian Sorgente said:
Found some at Michaels! Now i have more foam than i know what to do with lol...

Thanks again!

Brian

We use it for everything! Cowls, tanks, receivers and packs, rudder servo mounting, boat stands...

Brian Sorgente · Jun 21, 2016

I may have bought a 36" x 60" roll and a few other colored sheets just to use in other places...

For the price I couldn't resist, it'll definitely come in handy.

Brian Sorgente · Jun 21, 2016

Well I thought I'd share a few pics. Im really happy with how this came out. Not only does it float and fit over my new hump tank but it'll be a lot easier to find on the course if it does ever come loose.

I used a foam brush to apply a thin layer of silicone to the inside of the cowl. I figured id get a little more working time to get everything straight. I cut out the holes, did a little touch up with the dremel and it was good to go.

Thanks again guys! I hope this thread helps someone else.

Brian

Ain'tSkered racing · Jun 23, 2016

Walmart also has it in the school supply section

XtremeRcBoats · Jun 23, 2016

Looks very good Brian. How thick are these sheets?

Brian Sorgente · Jun 23, 2016

Thanks Paul, I think its just about 3/32" or so.

XtremeRcBoats · Jun 26, 2016

Thanks Brian. I live in the Netherlands and buying it in the US is probably to expensive to shipping, so I'll look around here for something similar.

Ray Sametz · Jun 26, 2016

XtremeRcBoats said:
Thanks Brian. I live in the Netherlands and buying it in the US is probably to expensive to shipping, so I'll look around here for something similar.

Paul, try a lumber yard. They sell rolls 6" x 1/8" foam used for under the sill plate.

XtremeRcBoats · Jun 26, 2016

Tnx Ray for the tip!

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