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Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 12:07:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey guys, can someone point me to a good supplier of .014 aluminum sheeting in the So. Cal area???

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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 2:19:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		I do not know how thin it is....but I buy mine at Menards or Home Depot type places. Look in the roof flashing department. I use it for inspection covers and such on 1/4 & 1/3 size planes. Six inches wide.
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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 2:31:01 AM   
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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 2:37:00 AM   
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....flashing thickness....

The thickness will work.now if I can get a piece about 16x 20 inches.
Thanks guys for the help.

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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 4:03:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		Try heating and air condition shops, if you can't find it at the local home improvement or hardware store.

Should be available anywhere where they make sheet metal things. Some cities also have metal supply stores, that cater to the manufacturing and jobber industries. Also, think trailers, or siding shops. or automotive bodyshops.

Shouldn't be too difficult with a little lookin'!

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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 4:36:26 AM   
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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 5:18:15 AM   
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www.mcmaster.com - go to page 3635, .015 thk 18" X 60" <$11

BINGO!!!! Thanks.this will work.

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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 6:55:52 AM   
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Status: online 		Try a local printer. Ask for used lithoplate. It's thin aluminum sheets used in printing. they often have to pay to get rid of it once used. Take it home and bake it in the oven for a while at the highest setting to soften. Let cool slowly.

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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 10:33:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		Has anyone had any trouble with your radio system in your metal coverd planes. I have had one covered with flite-metal. Withe the engine running, all my controls surfaces were jittery. The antenna was outside anhd pinned to the verticle stabilazer

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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 3:23:33 PM   
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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 3:42:40 PM   
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Industrial Metals in Kearny Mesa.

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Thanks.I have used them before. Just wasn't sure if they carry the thin stuff. I'll call them later today.

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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 4:38:19 PM   
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"Try a local printer. Ask for used lithoplate. It's thin aluminum sheets used in printing. they often have to pay to get rid of it once used. Take it home and bake it in the oven for a while at the highest setting to soften. Let cool slowly."

This is not entirely true. Most printers that I've worked at or know, sell their used plates for aluminum scrap value. However, some of the smaller guys may give you a used plate or two if you ask them.

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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 7:46:21 PM   
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Status: offline 		For small areas the aluminum tape they use for duct work is great. Lightly buffed with steel wool and you can make individual looking panels too.

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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/24/2008 7:53:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		The fellow with glitching from a metal covered plane:

Metal can cause alot of RF problems, especially if there's a metal piece that can vibrate against it, or 2 metal control rods that can vibrate together. Whenever 2 metal pieces vibrate together, they can make radio noise. Also, if it was a gasser, careful installation and separation of the radio and ignition systems is required.

Metal structures do present challenges with RC equipment, but by carefully eliminating potential problems in a methodical manner, they can be made to work well.

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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 4/25/2008 5:44:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		jburry... a fellow at our club had radio problems after he used a silver metal cloured plastic covering on the outside of the fuse, with the antenna inside. I don't know if the antenna was rolled on a wooden stick, or just run back and forward....

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RE: Thin Aluminum sheeting???? - 5/6/2008 3:20:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Folks,
I did the Product Review for R/C Modeler on the ZAGI 400 Electric. I had a problem with interference caused by the Speed Control with BEC located on top of the Receiver as per the Model Mfg. instructions. I cut a piece off of a Soda Can and bent it to cover the reciver. It provided enough shielding that it cured the RF problem. And it is still flying! kbkopy

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