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As the title says, I have a kit built Cal Goldberg EAGLE II and need to attach the plastic wing tips. My question is how do
cover, paint or otherwise continue the color scheme I already have? The wings are already covered and now I need to attach the tips.
Can I use the same Monokote or will the iron cause the wingtips to distort? Is paint an option and how can I get the best color match?
What glue is best to use? I have some canopy glue if that is good.
Can I cover then attach or should I glue and then cover?

Looking for any suggestions and Thanks in advance.

All I did was glue them on the wing without covering them. They look fine in my books. But that being said, it's my first build, although guys at the field say I did a nice job. Depending on your color scheme, the might provide a good accent.

Cheers,

HH

Glue them on, Tape off so you won't overspray the wings, Most covering makers have paint to match.

Though I'm familiar with the material those tips are made from, generally with paint to match the covering you need to prime with a flat white primer before painting to get a good match. I've seen guys use red and gray primer and wonder why the color is darker than the covering. A good primer to use on plastic is the Tamyia flat white primer in the plastic model paints - it seems to be compatible with all the types of plastic used in plastic cars and planes. Use light mist coats since it's a lacquer based primer, but it covers great and leaves a fantastic base for paint. I use it exclusively now on my plastic models.

Hogflyer

I've seen guys use red and gray primer and wonder why the color is darker than the covering.

Hogflyer,

I understand the use of different color primer coats affects the the final color of the topcoat. Lighter primers will produce a different shade on the topcoat than darker primers.It's all in the experimentation.

Will the iron used for Monokote soften or even melt the plastic wingtips?

Yes it will melt them.

I just put them on plain white.
We used gorilla glue.. canopy glue would also work.

Thanks for all the responses. I'm going to go with the plain white for now.

I left them off.
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