rajul

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Well, my 4*60 does not look as good as yours. I did not want to be too adventurous with my first covering job but I like the results. I'll see whether I can post some pics later for ya.

LMProd

Any more new color schemes ?

RSprinkel

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Here is a Pic of my 4*, it is a 40 and not a 60 but just another scheme. All Monokote.

RSprinkel

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Here is a Pic of my 4*, it is a 40 and not a 60 but just another scheme. All Monokote.

RSprinkel

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One More

mstroh3961

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Four star .60 using monokote

mstroh3961

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And the top. Im working on the fues now.

ebeygin

mstroh3961: Did you glue the tail to the fuse before covering? Cause the instructions say to do it seperatly.. and i'm wondering what way is better...

-eugn

_jon_

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Here's a picture of mine. I just modified the ailerons, elevators and rudder on it. It was metallic teal blue and neon pink before. Couldn't see it before with that scheme, but I can see it now real good.

Jon

Modified 4*60

mstroh3961

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The tail is not glued on yet, the control surfaces arn't attached yet eather. I modified the horizontal stabilizer with some try-stock so it can only sit in the proper location. It is a tight fit and holds its self in position.

I changed the picture in the post above to one of the fuselage's covered !

mstroh3961

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Hi Im suprized no one mentioned the lack of checks on my bird, Just need to paint the cowl!

ebeygin

RSprinkel: how did you tint your canopy? if you used some product, can you please tell me it's name and where i can get it?

thanks

-eugn

RSprinkel

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I used a dye called Rit Dye for clothing. You can find it in grocery store's and department stores. Heat water and dye to 140 degrees. When it reaches 140 try to maintain the temp. But DO NOT allow it to go over 140 or the canopy will shrink/melt. Some people put salt in the water and dye. I didn't use the salt and it turned out fine. Hope this helps you out. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Have fun!!

*Crash*Johnson*

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MStroh, what cowl is that from? Also, is that a 40 or 60 plane?

mstroh3961

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*Crash*Johnson*

This cowl is from FiberglassSpecialtys.com It fits the .60 size Four Star's. Price is around $37.00 plus shipping. Only down side is mounting the engine inverted. The cowl slides so far onto the fuse, that side mounting becomes impossible unless the cowl is split in half (upper/Lower). On the plus side it looks cool!

R1-4Star

If doing a color scheme like this one did you first put on the lighter color and then put the darker one directly on top of the lighter color...?[sm=confused.gif]

rajul

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In short, yes. Is this your first covering job ? I found the following useful - books by Higley and Faye Stilley, Top Flite's Monokote video, RCU threads on applying trims using windex (do a search), and various building articles like http://members.shaw.ca/nsrcawestdistrict/enigma.htm

dr_wogz

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Here's mine. I went kinda crazy one year, after learingin about the 'glass method' for joining sheets of monokote together.. hence why a lo0t of my planes have 'wavy lines' where one colour changes to another..

rajul

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Yep , how to cut a straight line at the borderline of two diff colors, without cutting thru the underlying layer into the wood [X(] is an important technique to learn.