ORIGINAL: JohnBuckner
ORIGINAL: 33willys
Didn't mean to start a todo just wanted inside. Seems to me that the process should go...1.perimeter, 2. heat gun the center, 3. seal the covering to the ribs. The last step locks everything in place. Not sure but gaining insight. Would be nice to run into an oak tree and knock it over rather than have to climb the tree. Sensi, I think you have enough lift with the ailrons to get the dining room table aloft.
Excellent 33Willys your process will work fine and of course the important one is your number three. A heat gun can be used in the center but to assure the ribs are sealed simply run your hand along each rib with it in a sock and apply a slight pressure downwards not sliding it along as you move the heat gun. If you can see the rib (the seal line) visually then you know that it is sealed.
John
I have a sock I use as john mentioned and use it as I'm shrinking with the heat gun, it works very well. I never run the iron over the ribs or cap strips. I won't get into the structure thing but by using the sock the hot covering does stick to the ribs but you don't get that nasty looking glued down look, it's very smooth. I try to only use Ultra but I still often use the Mono and do the same thing with the sock. Most the time Ultra will shrink tighter but both coverings seem to work the same way when using the sock.
Right now I'm working with Microlite film for the first time. So far I really don't like it, sort of like working with cling wrap that likes to stick to itself. I found the correct heat for it with the iron and I'm learning to work with it. I have also created new words to swear at it!! There is a learning curve to everything and this is my time!
