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ten64 · 12-07-2010, 01:38 PM

I have a Hobbico Superstar - MonoKote trainer in need of recovering.

What is the most economical way to go about this?

Pay one of you out there to recover it for me? (I know NOTHING about covering planes)
Connect with one of you out there who has the patience to help me recover the plane, and teach me.
Buy the ARF kit for $115 +tax, and swap the electronics and engine?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

NOTE: I live in Milton, work in Oakville.

russ · 12-07-2010, 01:46 PM

I come from the "teach a man to fish crowd"

I'm a also a bit too far away and I am definitely still learning. Great skill to learn though. Not sure how big that plane is, but the 2 I've done so far only needed 2 rolls of covering and the iron costs around $20.

f4u · 12-07-2010, 02:00 PM

If you are going to recover it I would suggest using Ultra Cote. It goes on nice and comes with instruction sheet. Send me your adress and I will send you a almost new covering iron for free. Tom

Francois2010 · 12-07-2010, 03:22 PM

Before throwing your hands up in frustration have a look at this teaching video. It did wonders in building confidence for me. I'm a third of the way through covering my first plane and it no where near as scary as I originally thought. I too recommend Ultrakote. Cost a bit more but is easier and more forgiving.

Good luck,

Alan

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=726

Daren71 · 12-07-2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Francois2010

Before throwing your hands up in frustration have a look at this teaching video. It did wonders in building confidence for me. I'm a third of the way through covering my first plane and it no where near as scary as I originally thought. I too recommend Ultrakote. Cost a bit more but is easier and more forgiving.

Good luck,

Alan

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=726

Perfect, I have these bookmarked, and on my desktop, for quick reference. This is where I was going to send the OP.

It really isn't hard, just take your time. I'm also partial to Ultracote, I just can't seem to get Monocote to work for me.

Daren

Guest · 12-07-2010, 06:45 PM

Buy the coating from HobbyKing. The guys that have used it say its just like Ultracoat, but in sted of paying $20 for 1m .. you get 5m for $15!!!!

ten64 · 12-07-2010, 11:11 PM

Wow! Great link!

Thanks for all the advice and support.

Pretty sad when you've never so much as flown a plane, and you have to seek help with repairs. LOL!

All due to VERY POOR storage. (HINT! In case there are any more newbies out there)

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ten64 RCC Junior Contributor I am: Tony D. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milton, Ontario Radio of choice: Spektrum # of RCs: 7 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 106 Total Props: 1	Help wanted Remove this ad - become a site supporter! I have a Hobbico Superstar - MonoKote trainer in need of recovering. What is the most economical way to go about this? Pay one of you out there to recover it for me? (I know NOTHING about covering planes) Connect with one of you out there who has the patience to help me recover the plane, and teach me. Buy the ARF kit for $115 +tax, and swap the electronics and engine? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. NOTE: I live in Milton, work in Oakville.
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russ RCC Expert Contributor I am: russ h Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Coronation, Alberta Radio of choice: Spektrum # of RCs: 5 Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 963 Total Props: 0	Re: Help wanted I come from the "teach a man to fish crowd" I'm a also a bit too far away and I am definitely still learning. Great skill to learn though. Not sure how big that plane is, but the 2 I've done so far only needed 2 rolls of covering and the iron costs around $20.
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f4u RCC Expert Contributor I am: Tom B Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FORT ERIE Radio of choice: DX8 TT650 # of RCs: 20 Feedback: 29 / 100% Posts: 916 Total Props: 2	Re: Help wanted If you are going to recover it I would suggest using Ultra Cote. It goes on nice and comes with instruction sheet. Send me your adress and I will send you a almost new covering iron for free. Tom __________________ IN EVERY BALSA TREE IS AN AIRPLANE. YOU JUST HAVE TO TAKE THE TIME TO FIND IT
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Francois2010 RCC Contributor I am: Alan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Central BC Radio of choice: Ham radio VE7 EAC # of RCs: 6 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 306 Total Props: 1	Re: Help wanted Before throwing your hands up in frustration have a look at this teaching video. It did wonders in building confidence for me. I'm a third of the way through covering my first plane and it no where near as scary as I originally thought. I too recommend Ultrakote. Cost a bit more but is easier and more forgiving. Good luck, Alan http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=726 __________________ I'd rather be inside building airplanes than outside working for a living. My build websites: http://www.sandercott.ca/ Our Club website: http://www.bulkleyvalleyrcflyers.com/
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12-07-2010, 06:45 PM	#6
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Re: Help wanted Buy the coating from HobbyKing. The guys that have used it say its just like Ultracoat, but in sted of paying $20 for 1m .. you get 5m for $15!!!!
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12-07-2010, 11:11 PM	#7
ten64 RCC Junior Contributor I am: Tony D. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milton, Ontario Radio of choice: Spektrum # of RCs: 7 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 106 Total Props: 1	Re: Help wanted Wow! Great link! Thanks for all the advice and support. Pretty sad when you've never so much as flown a plane, and you have to seek help with repairs. LOL! All due to VERY POOR storage. (HINT! In case there are any more newbies out there)
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