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Old 12-29-2010, 08:25 AM
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Hey guys,

I am in the process of covering my Xigris C2. Santa also brought me a new camera, so I decided to take some pictures of my covering steps. I am certainly no master, but maybe something can get something out of it. I glossed over some details, but the gist of what is going on is there. Since I already posted to my blog I just saved as a PDF and uploaded it so you can download and read or print.

Hope it helps someone in the middle of a winter project

Chad
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Old 12-29-2010, 08:55 AM
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Chad,
Thanks for sharing that! I always wondered how you guys got that level of perfection. I will give it a try with your tutorial!
Thanks again!
Rick

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Old 12-29-2010, 11:18 AM
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Chad is that Ultrakote or the monokote? I looks great! It's obvious you've done this a few times!
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That was a very helpful tutorial for learning how to make great looking covering scheme. I have previously attemepted to do a fancier scheme (other than solid colors or two tone jobs) on a sig something extra and it turned out ok but not great. I definitely learned a few good techniques from your write up that will help me for the next time around. Have you ever done a covering scheme similar to this on an open structure wing? The majority of the planes I build dont have solid sheeted wings which makes it not as convienent to make a nice covering job on. Do you have any tips or techniques for doing a covering job like this for open structured wings?

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See told you I glossed over some details lol. This was done with Ultracote. the colors are true red, bright yellow, pearl blue and silver.
Old 12-29-2010, 12:08 PM
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Thanks a lot Chad, your tips are just in time for me.

Today I ordered the covering for my new F3A biplane.

I'll definitely benefit from your suggestions.
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Nice job, to be sure , but what happens when you leave it in the sun ?
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Not to jump in on Chad's thread, but I've found it wise to use slightly larger overlaps with Ultracote than with Monokote. Ultracote seems to 'creep' over time, so even if you can do a nice 1/16" overlap it's not a good idea. From his tutorial it looks like he's left plenty.

Side note to Frank: I had a good season with the Focus II and will probably start next season with it.
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G'day Chad,

Thanks for sharing your methods with us. You make it look so simple...

Do you have any tips for preparation of the surfaces before covering?

Cheers,
Jason.
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Very nice Chad!! congratulations!!

best regards!

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Just in time...I started covering yesterday. Some neat tips. Thanks Chad.


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What's the best temperature for ironing down monokote? Chad is using 125C for Untrakote....is it warmer or cooler for monokote. It seems as though I get bubbles no matter what temp I use.

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Very nice job & very informative... keep us updated this will help many of us who are learning to cover their airplanes like a pro..
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GREAT INFO THIS IS THE KIND OF LEARNING INFO THAT I WOULD LIKE US FOR TO SHARE IN A STICKY SO SOMEONE DOES NOT HAVE TO SEARCH FOR IT HIGH AND LOW. THIS TOPIC WILL BE HARD TO FIND AFTER OTHER POSTS OVER TIME. I AM WANTING TO BUILD A "PATTERN 101" STICKY AND PLACE GREAT TOPICS WITH LINKS TO VID'S AND "PDF" FILES UNDER ONE ROOF.

THANKS FOR YOUR TOPIC.

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