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Covering Conundrum - 7/1/2008 6:21:56 AM   
Iturnright



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Status: offline 		I have been working on a kit Fi 156 for a very long time, and I'm getting to the point where I am looking at glueing tail feathers, complicated landing gear, and wing struts. Of course, I will also have to cover the plane at some point and I don't know the proper procedure for this part of model construction, so I thought I'd try posting it here.

So should I cover first, then assemble like ARF's? Or should I go ahead and glue the tail and landing gear, then cover? I don't have any covering expirience, so I haven't the slightest idea what to do.

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RE: Covering Conundrum - 7/1/2008 8:01:15 AM   
aussiesteve


 

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Status: offline 		I would cover the bits first with the basic covering - then assemble as an ARF.

Leave any trim etc until it is fully assembled.

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RE: Covering Conundrum - 7/1/2008 2:21:16 PM   
MinnFlyer



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Status: offline 		I have covered many models and I never cover first.

The trick is to iron some 3/8" strips to each corner (Like where the Stab meets the Fuse) first. Then, when you cover the stab, you cover up to the corner and cover the fuse down to the corner and any seam will be covered underneath by the strip.

I did a series of videos on covering a wing that shows this technique:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=726

And my website has a set of videos that show a complete covering job

www.gettingairborne.com

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RE: Covering Conundrum - 7/1/2008 5:17:45 PM   
Bax


 

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Status: online 		You can also get either of the Harry Higley books:

BOK002 NO SECRETS FINISHING BK
BOK004 TOM'S TECHNIQUES BOOK

The first one, "There Are No Secrets" deals mainly with painting and paint prep, but also teaches covering.
"Tom's Techniques" shows off how Tom Ingram makes award-winning finishes with iron-on coverings.

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RE: Covering Conundrum - 7/1/2008 6:45:55 PM   
_Chuck_


 

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ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer

I have covered many models and I never cover first.

The trick is to iron some 3/8" strips to each corner (Like where the Stab meets the Fuse) first. Then, when you cover the stab, you cover up to the corner and cover the fuse down to the corner and any seam will be covered underneath by the strip.

I did a series of videos on covering a wing that shows this technique:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=726

And my website has a set of videos that show a complete covering job

www.gettingairborne.com

I'll second the videos on www.gettingairborne.com. Mike and Ken did a great job and provide MANY tips and tricks. I'm sure the price will pay for itself many times over in saved trips to the store or shipping charges! Plus, you'll have a better looking plane.

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RE: Covering Conundrum - 7/2/2008 3:50:01 AM   
Iturnright



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From: Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Status: offline 		I've decided, based on the advice here and other forums, that I'll go ahead and assemble most of it before covering and I will just leave anything going through the covering until last. Thanks guys!

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