Covering my scratch built plane
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Covering my scratch built plane
Guys,
I got a Scratch built scale Hurricane. Im up to covering. What can i cover the plane with so i can paint the Camouflage colours on it??
Cheers
rcflyboy
I got a Scratch built scale Hurricane. Im up to covering. What can i cover the plane with so i can paint the Camouflage colours on it??
Cheers
rcflyboy
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RE: Covering my scratch built plane
Use the old fashion way of silk and dope. Try to get this type of silk where you are. Dan.
http://www.dharmatrading.com/fabric/silk/habotai.html
http://www.dharmatrading.com/fabric/silk/habotai.html
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RE: Covering my scratch built plane
I agree with above posts. I would go the silk or silkspan and dope on a 'smallish' one, say 45" span and Koverall (similar to Solartex) otherwise. Even on the 'bigger' ones, silk and dope on tailfeathers is very beneficial being lightweight.
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RE: Covering my scratch built plane
I use Sig Koverall on larger planes.
Similar application techniques to silk or tissue (apply & seal with dope, not an iron on)
but once applied you heat shrink it like a film.
It's a type of polyester I believe, similar to modern, full size aircraft covering.
http://www.sigmfg.com/cgi-bin/dpsmar...FV5.html?E+Sig
After doping you put on primer then whatever paint you prefer.
The open areas on this jet are covered in Koverall, primed then painted. - John.
Similar application techniques to silk or tissue (apply & seal with dope, not an iron on)
but once applied you heat shrink it like a film.
It's a type of polyester I believe, similar to modern, full size aircraft covering.
http://www.sigmfg.com/cgi-bin/dpsmar...FV5.html?E+Sig
After doping you put on primer then whatever paint you prefer.
The open areas on this jet are covered in Koverall, primed then painted. - John.