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SteveD · 03-18-2003, 11:00 AM

My Ron Weiss plans 1/3 scale Triplane will be covered soon.I'll be using Stits paints on coverall in Von Richthofen's F1 102/17 colour scheme (red&white).Apparently he used this version to fly back and forth to the factory .The cowl will be left aluminum with the open front as the original.Plus it provides better cooling.Power is the Saito 450 radial that puts out 7 hp.Inside the fuse is a 50 oz Dubro tank.Right now I'm installing the (90 oz torque) mg servos in the top wing.It will weigh between 35-40lbs.

SteveD · 03-18-2003, 11:04 AM

Here is a pic

JimMcIntyre · 03-18-2003, 12:01 PM

Excellent!

I could probably park mine in the shadow of that baby.

Keep me (us) posted.

Guest · 03-18-2003, 12:06 PM

Why would you use coverall instead of the Stits Covering????

SteveD · 03-18-2003, 01:31 PM

I figure Coverall and Stits light are about the same.I've used stits on a Balsa USA Supercub and it seems very similar to Coverall.Its just that I have a bunch of coverall and a pretty good stock of Stits poly tone,poly brush,poly spray,and poly tack adhesive...great stuff ,goes on easy,dries quick..SteveD

Guest · 03-18-2003, 06:55 PM

I have tried the coverall with the Stits and its not the same hope you have better luck than I did.

SteveD · 03-18-2003, 08:10 PM

What do you mean its not the same?its basically the same material isn't it?Maybe Coverall is a little lighter but thats the only difference I've noticed..

SDP · 03-18-2003, 09:40 PM

Steve,Have you ever tried Solar Tex or World tex?? There both from the U.K. and Balsa USA carries solar tex.Both take paint very well and very easy to use.My 2cents

stefanP

SteveD · 03-19-2003, 05:33 AM

No never tried those yet but Ive heard they are pretty user friendly.Thanks ..SteveD

monocoupe · 03-21-2003, 09:05 AM

Steve,
I'm curious to know how you make out painting the Coverall. I have a Waco that I covered with it, and I've been doing some paint samples with the Nelson water based paints with terrible results. It seems to have a very open weave that's hard to fill. I think I'll have to go to nitrate dope or poly brush, then to a compatible paint...dope or Stits perhaps.
Please keep us posted on your progress!

Cheers, Nigel

03-18-2003, 11:00 AM	#1
SteveD RCC Master Contributor I am: Steven Daly Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SaultSte Marie On Radio of choice: futaba # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 1,063 Total Props: 1	Fokker Triplane My Ron Weiss plans 1/3 scale Triplane will be covered soon.I'll be using Stits paints on coverall in Von Richthofen's F1 102/17 colour scheme (red&white).Apparently he used this version to fly back and forth to the factory .The cowl will be left aluminum with the open front as the original.Plus it provides better cooling.Power is the Saito 450 radial that puts out 7 hp.Inside the fuse is a 50 oz Dubro tank.Right now I'm installing the (90 oz torque) mg servos in the top wing.It will weigh between 35-40lbs.
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03-18-2003, 12:01 PM	#3
JimMcIntyre RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Jim McIntyre Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Claremont Ontario Radio of choice: JR/Spectrum # of RCs: 999 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 4,343 Total Props: 1	Excellent! I could probably park mine in the shadow of that baby. Keep me (us) posted. __________________ ScaleBuilder MAAC# 12719 6EQUJ5 WOW!! Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere - (If it ain't broke, don't fix it).
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03-18-2003, 12:06 PM	#4
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Why?? Why would you use coverall instead of the Stits Covering????
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03-18-2003, 01:31 PM	#5
SteveD RCC Master Contributor I am: Steven Daly Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SaultSte Marie On Radio of choice: futaba # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 1,063 Total Props: 1	stits I figure Coverall and Stits light are about the same.I've used stits on a Balsa USA Supercub and it seems very similar to Coverall.Its just that I have a bunch of coverall and a pretty good stock of Stits poly tone,poly brush,poly spray,and poly tack adhesive...great stuff ,goes on easy,dries quick..SteveD
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03-21-2003, 09:05 AM	#10
monocoupe RCC Contributor I am: Nigel T Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chilliwack, B.C. Feedback: 6 / 100% Posts: 308 Total Props: 3	Coverall Steve, I'm curious to know how you make out painting the Coverall. I have a Waco that I covered with it, and I've been doing some paint samples with the Nelson water based paints with terrible results. It seems to have a very open weave that's hard to fill. I think I'll have to go to nitrate dope or poly brush, then to a compatible paint...dope or Stits perhaps. Please keep us posted on your progress! Cheers, Nigel __________________ MAAC 6949 My ex-wife hates airplanes!
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03-18-2003, 11:04 AM	#2
SteveD RCC Master Contributor I am: Steven Daly Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SaultSte Marie On Radio of choice: futaba # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 1,063 Total Props: 1	Here is a pic
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03-18-2003, 06:55 PM	#6
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	I have tried the coverall with the Stits and its not the same hope you have better luck than I did.
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03-18-2003, 08:10 PM	#7
SteveD RCC Master Contributor I am: Steven Daly Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SaultSte Marie On Radio of choice: futaba # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 1,063 Total Props: 1	What do you mean its not the same?its basically the same material isn't it?Maybe Coverall is a little lighter but thats the only difference I've noticed..
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03-18-2003, 09:40 PM	#8
SDP Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 47 Total Props: 0	Steve,Have you ever tried Solar Tex or World tex?? There both from the U.K. and Balsa USA carries solar tex.Both take paint very well and very easy to use.My 2cents stefanP
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03-19-2003, 05:33 AM	#9
SteveD RCC Master Contributor I am: Steven Daly Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SaultSte Marie On Radio of choice: futaba # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 1,063 Total Props: 1	No never tried those yet but Ive heard they are pretty user friendly.Thanks ..SteveD
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