spitfire66

Hello, I was curious how some of you make your checkerboard patterns for the rudder and underside of the airplane. I am wanting to do a purple and silver checker. All that I have found is white and clear checker pattern. I am wanting to make the pattern small since it is going on the rudder of a 40 size plane. I know that I could try to cut them out, but that will be hard to get them symetrical and perfectly spaced. Does anybody have suggestions?

mclina

Ultracote does have decent variety, but no silver and purple.

http://search.horizonhobby.com/index...000&N=5729+632

Small squares are tough to do by hand.

spitfire66

Thank you for your reply. I think I am going to call a graphics company and see if they can help me out. Thanks.

daveopam

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If you use Monocote brand and use the Windex method, you might get some good results. Might be a little tedious work thought.

David

huck1199

Look at what Hobbycity has for colors. I bought their red/white and was happy with it.

Squire

IF you are willing to paint instead of stick-on then it really isn't too difficult. You can purchase masking tape of various widths at an auto paint supply store. First, paint the whole area one of the colors you chose. The idea here is to lightly mark using a soft pencil where you want the checker pattern to be. Then cover the entire area with tape that will be the width of your checks. Now with a ruler and again that pencil draw lines perpendicular to the tape and on the tape. The edges of the tape and your lines will form squares. With a VERY sharp #11 blade carefully cut the tape along your pencil lines. When finished, remove the alternate squares and spray away the second color. Viola! Checkerboard pattern.

Hope this helps.

Phil

anuthabubba

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Cover the background of the area with silver or the lighter color of your intended pattern and measure/cut some long 'ribbons' of the other color. Cut the ribbons into squares and measure/place them on the background color. Rub them on to get the air out. It's easier than painting. I do it without using the Windex method. The squares usually stick in place until I iron them down.

Terry in LP

Deadeye

Just use Monokote and Windex and do it by hand. Straight checks are easy compared to curvy ones.

Augie11

I like anutha's method and I've used it a dozen times. Works with film or fabric. Patience pays off!

bgfireman

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Use the windex method. It works great. A plane going by at 50 plus MPH. Who can tell if they are the same?
Alan