Sig Senior Kadet ARF Covering HELP!
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Sig Senior Kadet ARF Covering HELP!
I was unfortunate enough to puch a hole and crack some balsa in my wing on a SIG Senior Kadet (sad thing is it hasn't been flown). Anyways... all the searching I've done is that it's covered in ORACOTE. Transparent Blue and White ORACOTE. Now, I ordered a roll of each from Horizon Hobby which is the only place I could find the stuff... my question is...
DID I DO THE RIGHT THING to match up the covering? Or is it NOT covered with ORACOTE and I have 2 rolls of covering that is the wrong stuff?
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DID I DO THE RIGHT THING to match up the covering? Or is it NOT covered with ORACOTE and I have 2 rolls of covering that is the wrong stuff?
Thanks
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RE: Sig Senior Kadet ARF Covering HELP!
OraCOVER is the same as Ultracote and from my experience
with the stuff, it matches perfect every time. You
did the right thing ordering through Horizon.
with the stuff, it matches perfect every time. You
did the right thing ordering through Horizon.
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RE: Sig Senior Kadet ARF Covering HELP!
This is from the Sig Senior Kadet webpage:
Like all SIG ARFs, the Kadet Senior ARF is 90% assembled, using only the finest material, then expertly covered with premium Aerokote polyester film. A complete hardware package including top quality nylon and metal parts is included as well as an 8-ounce fuel tank and wheels. A fully illustrated, comprehensive assembly manual takes you from box to field in a few, short hours.
Some Oracover/Ultrcote colors match Aerokote, but some don't. If you don't get a match, get the Aerokote from Sig.
Jim
Like all SIG ARFs, the Kadet Senior ARF is 90% assembled, using only the finest material, then expertly covered with premium Aerokote polyester film. A complete hardware package including top quality nylon and metal parts is included as well as an 8-ounce fuel tank and wheels. A fully illustrated, comprehensive assembly manual takes you from box to field in a few, short hours.
Some Oracover/Ultrcote colors match Aerokote, but some don't. If you don't get a match, get the Aerokote from Sig.
Jim
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RE: Sig Senior Kadet ARF Covering HELP!
Every G*D D*mn site I went to and every post I could find, said... ULTRAKOTE. So, what do I do, try and find that. Nope, UK only, ORACOTE is the US name, fine, find that. Leads me to Hobby whatever.
Glad that you posted this reply because there is no mention of what the SIG is covered in anywhere!
THANKS A TON
Glad that you posted this reply because there is no mention of what the SIG is covered in anywhere!
THANKS A TON
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RE: Sig Senior Kadet ARF Covering HELP!
Everything else fails? There is a brand new set of blue and white wings at Noell's Hobbies in Wildwood, Fla. 352/748-0031. They parted out a kit and have them left over.
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RE: Sig Senior Kadet ARF Covering HELP!
I was just a couple of cracked ribs and 2 cross members in the stab that got mashed.... was able to CA everything back together. It's just I like my stuff to be color matched (I've found the feminie side of me... um, no, I didn't). I've never flow a Senior Kadet and picked the whole thing, radio, servos, TT engine, and plane for 150 clams, so I have to fly it. Plus it would make a great Arial Photo platform!
But I will keep that number handy, Just In Case I try to fly it areo and miss.
But I will keep that number handy, Just In Case I try to fly it areo and miss.
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RE: Sig Senior Kadet ARF Covering HELP!
RealPilotAce,
The early Kadet Seniors were covered in Oracover (German Name) Ultracote (US Name) The newer ones are all covered in our Aerokote. If you look in your build manuel it will tell you which covering yours was done in. Here are the part numbers for each
Ultracote
Trans Blue 954
Trans Red 950
White 870
Aerokote
Trans Red SIGSTL010
Trans Blue SIGSTL050
White SIGSTL100
I hope this helps clear things up.
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The early Kadet Seniors were covered in Oracover (German Name) Ultracote (US Name) The newer ones are all covered in our Aerokote. If you look in your build manuel it will tell you which covering yours was done in. Here are the part numbers for each
Ultracote
Trans Blue 954
Trans Red 950
White 870
Aerokote
Trans Red SIGSTL010
Trans Blue SIGSTL050
White SIGSTL100
I hope this helps clear things up.
Happy Landings
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RE: Sig Senior Kadet ARF Covering HELP!
I wish I'd have looked in the manual first... dohh!
The manual states that ... For part number reference your Kadet Senior ARF was covered in Oracover film with the following part numbers: #10 White and #21-29 Transparent Red or #21-59 Transparent Blue.
So it looks like your part numnbers match up with what I have wich is the Ultracote covering, thanks!!! I'm sure this thread will help out others.
HANU870 Ultracote,White 1.00
HANU954 Ultracote,Transparent Blu 1.00
Thanks again!
The manual states that ... For part number reference your Kadet Senior ARF was covered in Oracover film with the following part numbers: #10 White and #21-29 Transparent Red or #21-59 Transparent Blue.
So it looks like your part numnbers match up with what I have wich is the Ultracote covering, thanks!!! I'm sure this thread will help out others.
HANU870 Ultracote,White 1.00
HANU954 Ultracote,Transparent Blu 1.00
Thanks again!
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I wish I'd have looked in the manual first... dohh!
The manual states that ... For part number reference your Kadet Senior ARF was covered in Oracover film with the following part numbers: #10 White and #21-29 Transparent Red or #21-59 Transparent Blue.
So it looks like your part numnbers match up with what I have wich is the Ultracote covering, thanks!!! I'm sure this thread will help out others.
HANU870 Ultracote,White 1.00
HANU954 Ultracote,Transparent Blu 1.00
Thanks again!
The manual states that ... For part number reference your Kadet Senior ARF was covered in Oracover film with the following part numbers: #10 White and #21-29 Transparent Red or #21-59 Transparent Blue.
So it looks like your part numnbers match up with what I have wich is the Ultracote covering, thanks!!! I'm sure this thread will help out others.
HANU870 Ultracote,White 1.00
HANU954 Ultracote,Transparent Blu 1.00
Thanks again!
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Ask Horizon about the backing on Ultracoat.
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The backing material is clear
I emailed Horizon and this is the answer I got.
Jim,
Thanks for contacting Horizon Hobby. The backing material is clear. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to reply to me via e-mail or call us at 1-800-338-4639 or 217-352-1913. We are available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. CST. Thank you so much for your business.
Liz
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Horizon Hobby, LLC.
800-338-4639
From: Jim
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 7:38 PM
To: Horizon Hobby Sales
Subject: Transparent Ultracote
Is the backing material on the transparent Ultracote the same paper like material as the solid color Ultracote, or is it a clear material?
Jim
Jim,
Thanks for contacting Horizon Hobby. The backing material is clear. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to reply to me via e-mail or call us at 1-800-338-4639 or 217-352-1913. We are available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. CST. Thank you so much for your business.
Liz
Electronic Communications Representative
Horizon Hobby, LLC.
800-338-4639
From: Jim
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 7:38 PM
To: Horizon Hobby Sales
Subject: Transparent Ultracote
Is the backing material on the transparent Ultracote the same paper like material as the solid color Ultracote, or is it a clear material?
Jim
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Jim, they are probably wondering at Horizon what the heck is going on with the covering issue. I called and left my number. I got a phone call about 10;30 this morning and talked with a tech. He said there is backing material on the covering. Well, I went down to the shop and had a fight with the end of the roll. If you put tape on the front and the back and peel from the edge, you will be surprised. There is a backing sheet. It is very thin, and as clear as glass. Much thanks for your effort!