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11-12-2009, 08:26 PM | #1 |
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Iron on covering
Its been a while since i've covered a plane, thanks in part to building SPADS!! The little bit I did always looked like a dogs breakfast in the end as well.
I have a brand new top flite iron, a sock for it and a heat gun. I'm covering a wing for a trainer. The million dollar question is : which type of covering is easiest to apply for a beginner? Are they all about the same? I will not be painting it, just adding a few decals or another color on top. I will fly it during the winter a bit, so i'm already ruling out monocote, as I have had bad experiences with it 'shattering' in the cold. I also don't want to break the bank! Thanks |
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11-12-2009, 09:24 PM | #2 |
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Re: Iron on covering
I've used Monocote, Sig Aerocote and Ultracote, and of the three, I prefer Ultracote hands down. Very easy to apply and shrink, and tougher than Monocote,
JMHO Cheers Curt
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Re: Iron on covering
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11-13-2009, 07:14 AM | #4 |
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Re: Iron on covering
Ultracote eh? Good to know!
There are so many choices out there now, its hard to know which one to try! |
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11-13-2009, 09:14 AM | #5 |
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Re: Iron on covering
There are some really good videos on how to on the youtube.
Search monocote and ultracote
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11-13-2009, 03:43 PM | #6 |
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Re: Iron on covering
Hi
Moo ...................... would you mind dirrecting me to that covering thing on U-Tube . Michel
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Re: Iron on covering
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11-13-2009, 04:06 PM | #9 |
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Re: Iron on covering
Hi
Thanks Voyager Michel
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11-13-2009, 04:42 PM | #10 |
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