Re-covering an ARF
02-08-2006 | 03:26 PM
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Re-covering an ARF
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I have a H9 super stick on which I have done some fuselage repair. Looks like it too.
The wing is suffering from 'hangar rash', more like 'truck-rash', there are some small tears in the covering and it generally looks bad.
Also, it's been quite warm here and the covering seems to be loose in the heat (85-90 degrees). I have tried an iron and a heat-gun, but the covering will not tighten-up. What kind of covering is on this thing anyway?
I was thinking I could remove the old covering and re-cover the wing. Is this advisable with an ARF? (It has plastic wing tips and there is tape holding them on etc...). Should I just keep flying it the way it is? It flies fine, just a bit worn. I just don't like the loose covering....looks like it's been 'deflated'.
Regards,
Mark
I have a H9 super stick on which I have done some fuselage repair. Looks like it too.
The wing is suffering from 'hangar rash', more like 'truck-rash', there are some small tears in the covering and it generally looks bad.
Also, it's been quite warm here and the covering seems to be loose in the heat (85-90 degrees). I have tried an iron and a heat-gun, but the covering will not tighten-up. What kind of covering is on this thing anyway?
I was thinking I could remove the old covering and re-cover the wing. Is this advisable with an ARF? (It has plastic wing tips and there is tape holding them on etc...). Should I just keep flying it the way it is? It flies fine, just a bit worn. I just don't like the loose covering....looks like it's been 'deflated'.
Regards,
Mark
02-08-2006 | 03:35 PM
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RE: Re-covering an ARF
agexpert,
I have recovered more ARF's than I care to count, both for myself and for others. Sometimes it's a really good thing to recover and ARF, especially one with a lot of flight time on it, because you can discover and repair any damage to the structure of the plane. As for the wing tips, use a hobby knife and cut the tape holding them on and pull them off. My advice would be to go ahead and recover it. I'll tell you this much, it's amazing how much a new covering job can do to revitalize interest in an older plane. A lot of times you'll think of it like a brand new plane.
Hope this helps
Ken
I have recovered more ARF's than I care to count, both for myself and for others. Sometimes it's a really good thing to recover and ARF, especially one with a lot of flight time on it, because you can discover and repair any damage to the structure of the plane. As for the wing tips, use a hobby knife and cut the tape holding them on and pull them off. My advice would be to go ahead and recover it. I'll tell you this much, it's amazing how much a new covering job can do to revitalize interest in an older plane. A lot of times you'll think of it like a brand new plane.
Hope this helps
Ken
02-08-2006 | 03:44 PM
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I agree with Ken --- strip it and check it over real good then recover it making sure you iron all edges and seams down real good. You will think you have a new plane when done. After you wash your car doesn't it seem to run better, same deal. ENJOY !!! RED
02-08-2006 | 05:07 PM
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Just peel it off and if it sticks use the heat gun to soften the adhesive. Type of covering on it now? CRAP probably, like a lot of ARFs. IMO a lot of them use stuff not much better than sticky shelf liner paper. [:'(]
02-08-2006 | 06:30 PM
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The dirt is the only thing holding my truck together!!!!
Ken
The dirt is the only thing holding my truck together!!!!
Ken
I have recovered my old ARF trainer and startedd recovering a Thunder Tiger Stick. I used the same pattern as the stick-back covering that was on it. In my opinion is is now better than new.
02-08-2006 | 08:26 PM
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RE: Re-covering an ARF
The hanger nine model should be covered in ultracote. This is very good covering. Try to recover it with ultracote--especially if it's your first covering job. It will look much nicer in the end.
02-09-2006 | 10:45 AM
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RE: Re-covering an ARF
Minn
The one I am working on now the covering is not even stuck. Is it really Ultracote no cleaning needed just repair and recover. An do all these guy's now how to put on is Transparent the transfers come off width out leaving a mark
The one I am working on now the covering is not even stuck. Is it really Ultracote no cleaning needed just repair and recover. An do all these guy's now how to put on is Transparent the transfers come off width out leaving a mark
02-09-2006 | 11:22 AM
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I do it all the time and doing one right now, That purple Voodoo/P51 is turning into a Dago Red. Go check out "My Models". Most of my fleet has been done over, I'll fly them for a season or two, then gut it to check things out and recover in a different scheme.
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OK,
I have a H9 super stick on which I have done some fuselage repair. Looks like it too.
The wing is suffering from 'hangar rash', more like 'truck-rash', there are some small tears in the covering and it generally looks bad.
Also, it's been quite warm here and the covering seems to be loose in the heat (85-90 degrees). I have tried an iron and a heat-gun, but the covering will not tighten-up. What kind of covering is on this thing anyway?
I was thinking I could remove the old covering and re-cover the wing. Is this advisable with an ARF? (It has plastic wing tips and there is tape holding them on etc...). Should I just keep flying it the way it is? It flies fine, just a bit worn. I just don't like the loose covering....looks like it's been 'deflated'.
Regards,
Mark
OK,
I have a H9 super stick on which I have done some fuselage repair. Looks like it too.
The wing is suffering from 'hangar rash', more like 'truck-rash', there are some small tears in the covering and it generally looks bad.
Also, it's been quite warm here and the covering seems to be loose in the heat (85-90 degrees). I have tried an iron and a heat-gun, but the covering will not tighten-up. What kind of covering is on this thing anyway?
I was thinking I could remove the old covering and re-cover the wing. Is this advisable with an ARF? (It has plastic wing tips and there is tape holding them on etc...). Should I just keep flying it the way it is? It flies fine, just a bit worn. I just don't like the loose covering....looks like it's been 'deflated'.
Regards,
Mark
