I covered my first plane a while back now I am getting ready to cover another one and I thought about trying a checkered board look on the bottom of the wing. The problem is where do I start, do I put down a base color then cut out squares in the top color or what. I would appreciate any techniques someone has or pics would be helpful too. Thanks.

check this post out.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_71.../tm.htm#712709

If you use big checks (say 3" or so) checkerboard is really pretty easy. (I like big checks because you can see them in the sky.) I just cover the wing with the lighter color. Then I cut out the squares of the dark color (a cutting mat with lines on it really helps). The easiest way to get them on permanently is trim solvent. With a little practice, you can hold one half of a square down with your fingers to maintain the position, lift the other half, apply trim solvent to the wing, and smooth the other half onto the wing. Then you lift the free half, apply trim solvent to the wing and smooth down that half. It sounds like it would take three hands, but it can be done, and with a little practice, no bubbles.

Ultra Coat has it in 2 sized and 3 colors.

I've used the ultra cote checkers on two planes and it is the way to go. Lighter than "homemade" and easier too. One roll did my UltraStick 60 wing and stab and I had denough left over to do a Super Sportster wing. Get the big size (4" squares).

Good luck and regards.

who distributes ultracoat and where can I get it

Thanks for the replies guys I really appreciate it. I cant find the colors I am wanting to use in ultracoat so I will probably go with monocoat, do they make checkered pattern rolls? If not I guess I will try to do a checkered pattern by hand. What kind of trim solvent do I use to put on the squares, and do I draw lines on the base color to keep the squares straight? Sorry for all the questions I just want to learn the best way to go about doing this.Thanks

MonoKote Makes a trim solvent called "No Heat" that works very well (Note: It only works with MK, not Ultracote). You can draw lines if you like, just make sure to draw them with something that can be removed once you're done.

Check out this website. I've used this method with good results.
http://winshiprc.tripod.com/how_to_apply_checkers.htm

MonoKote also makes a checker trim sheet that is one color and clear. I like the black and clear on yellow. The only catch is I have only found it with the blocks in one size.

ULTRAkote is available at

www.horizonhobbies.com

Good luck with your project. and regards to all.

Hi,

Actually I think the link is www.horizonhobby.com

I buy my Ultracote from Dave at www.quantummodels.com great service.