Covring with silk span
Hello. I am just starting to cover my GP Phantom with silk span and thought I would put out what I'm doing and maybe yoose guys can critique or advise. Maybe we can all learn something. Have done a few mono cote jobs and happy with the results. It has its place for sure. Thought I would follow up with painting results. 3 colour cammo i think.
There were no open spaces on my plane as it is totally sheeted or planked. Robart retracts, OSFX91.
I have applied two coats of 75% nitrate dope and have applied wet silkspan right on, then slopped more diluted dope on. Just completed the fuse. Also learned (here) to try ripping the fabric instad of cutting. It works, seams are less visible.
I was very careful about ridges in the covering but there are a few minor ones.
These should sand out right? Will it matter if a little fabric get sanded off here and there? Does anyone know if I will be able to glue the plastic nacelles to the fabric with normal canopy glue or should I try to leave wood where they attach?