Thanks for the info guys. I have looked at the RCU magazine articles and videos many times that is part of what convened me to try a plastic film covering.

This thread convinced me to try Monokoat. [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_603331/mpage_1/key_covering%2Cflag/tm.htm] How to make a 3D American Flag[/link]

I though that ballooning may be causing the wash boarding so I drilled holes in the back of my vertical stab and horizontal stab. I don’t see a change.

As far as recovering the elevator or any of the other surfaces NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! I have used SIG Stix-it, this stuff dos not let go. If I strip it back I will go to dope & fabric, something I am familiar with.

One of the reasons that I decided to go with a film was so I could use a transparent covering to show off the structure underneath (first build and all). Also plastic film is a new experience.

When using a heat gun is a hot glove needed or can I use a cotton shop towel? The reason for the hot glove is to cool the covering right.

The heat gun I have is used and dos not have the deflector. Would this make a difference?


I have seen no mention of other covering film’s like Black Baron, 21st century, TowerKote and EconoKote