I have an Avistar RTF.
The covering look good but under the wing and in some spots near the trailing edge it seems that the covering could have been pulled tighter.
Can I use a blow dryer and shrink to covering?
I read on another thread that you can't once it's been already heated.
Another person said you can and a third said it made the condition worse.
Any suggestions?

get yourself a heatgun and work in small area's with a mit or soft towel.... let the area cool before moving too far ahead, indeed you can reshrink the covering.

Covering will shrink different amounts at different temperatures. SO long as you do not exceed the maximum shrink temperature for Monokote, it will still shrink.

This is one of the reasons why I prefer Ultracote. Sometimes Monocote just will not reshrink.

Jim

yes, ultracote is my favorite but the finish of monocote is top shelf. dave pattrick's models used some metalic covering anyone know what it is.... it has a metalic and pearl finish ....

I have re-shrunk monokote on several airplanes many times. It has always tightened. Use a heat gun, not a blow dryer. Don't get it too hot or you will blow a hole in it. Take your time and it will work no problem.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by FLYBOY
. [/QUOTEWel I have 1 question that bugs me.
The covering was near perfect.
Now the underside of the wing seems to be letting go in some places

Well,
I never worked with Ultrakote but I sure remember some nice finished models I had that were covered with fabric.
When it was tight it was finished and was very strong.
Never had to worry about bubbles popping up again

I borrowed a heating gun and i'm going to use a towel and go slow.
Only problem is there is no way to tell what the temp is so I have to up the setting a bit at a time.
Thanks for the info

WELL,
i JUST SPENT AN HOUR AND IT WON'T SHRINK.
I WAS ABLE TO GET ONE SPOT TO TAKE HOLD ON TO THE WOOD BUT THE OTHER AREAS JUST WILL NOT SHRINK.

you could have recoverd the whole wing in an hour. dude are you serious here?

It was covered because it was an RTF and the first time I ever worked with MoniKote.It was a good learning experience DUDE and now I know what proper tools are needed and ordered them tonight
I gained more by undoing another persons slop job and feel good about it