Originally Posted by
born2build
Thanks, buddy. Coming from someone who's owned a real T-crate, that means a lot. I've watched videos of full-size clipped wing Taylorcrafts doing airshow work. I want to emulate them as much as possible. All I need to figure out is how to incorporate a smoke system on an electric powered model. Hmm. As for yours, at 16 ounces, that's not an airplane, that's a kite! Ha! You should measure the wing loading at grams per square foot. I can see where what covering to use on something like that can be a bit of a dilemma. Too big for tissue but not strong enough for Iron-ons. Silkspan maybe?
If I could do it over again I'd use Coverlite
Coverite CoverLite Film Covering
Ouch, it is now $7.99 a package. But much stronger than tissue and requires no finishing. Doesn't go around curves very well.
Or maybe I'd go with silk . . .
Here's the real one. If you click it the image goes right side up.
Good luck with your electric endeavors !