orange_rc_pilot

I am planning on building a 180% FT Racer (with 10mm foam board), and instead of painting the whole thing, I will be using covering film and a covering iron (not a heat gun). Is it possible and/or sensible to cover a 3" chrome spinner? I'd like this build to look amazing.

Many thanks.

orange_rc_pilot

Correction: aluminium spinner (I don't know if it makes a difference)

flyinwalenda

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One would have to be a master at covering to achieve a finished product that looked good.....in my opinion, but I guess it's possible. I've painted spinners with very good results . Either way the spinner should be balanced after finishing.

orange_rc_pilot

Thanks Brian. I've never used covering film before so, if you say it's really hard, I'll probably paint it or even leave it as is.

JohnBuckner

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Orange_ RC_ pilot Here is a little food for thought when you first start learning the skills in using the covering films any brand:

Covering flat open bays such as the bottom of a wing, piece of cake.

Covering a mildly curved surface with a single bend such as a wing top, just slightly tougher.

Covering a sharper curved surface with a single bend such as a circular shaped fuselage, much tougher but with practice?

Covering a surface with a double compound curve such as a spinner, well not for mere mortals.

John

orange_rc_pilot

Hahaha then I'm definitely not doing it! Thanks for the help on the other surfaces; much appreciated!