So I had a little accident with my Aeroworks 46-61 Edge last week. Im almost done rebuilding the fuse. Now I need to figure out how to go about recovering. Im a bit anal so would like to get it right. Any tips would be appreciated.

What program are flyers using to create different trim schemes on their models? Someone suggested cutting a contrasting color/scheme and cover the area in an abstract manner. I'd kind of like to see it first to get an idea of what it might look like.

Please help.


Here is what im working with:

Here are two articles that might help. The first deals with the basics and the second has videos

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...?article_id=67

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=726

Thanks!

According to the Aero-works manual the covering is Ultracote. The manual also identifies the specific colors used. Mixing Monokote & Ultracote will work but the colors will not match.

Not sure from your post whether you are going to "repair" the existing covering or strip the covering and start over. If repairing then use the matching Ultracote colors and make sure that the film covering the repaired area overlaps the film towards the rear of the aircraft. Lift the edges of the existing film towards the front of the aircraft and slide the new film under the film just lifted. This will ensure that the glow slime & wind will flow over the seam rather than try to get under and lift the seam.

You asked about programs. I use Microsoft's Visio. It allows me to create a page size large enough for the entire plane (side or top) to fit within the scope of the page. After I create trim panels I can easily determine the size (in inches or cm - your choice) of the covering. If you have access to a plotter a pattern can be printed. Rumors have it (I just haven't used their services yet) that some sign shops can convert jpg images or file formats like Corel Draw into the format that their cutters use to cut out images.

The picture was created using Visio. It's a Bridi Killer Chaos 60 that I'm building. Iincluded all of the structural components just in case I plan to use transparent covering. This way I can apply a transparency percentage to the fill color to better represent the final result.

Ok Ive figured to how im going to recover the repaired area. I do have a question: When lifting old covering, it seems to pull up a little balsa on it, will this cause an issue with it being re-ironed down to wood and any new covering under it??? See pics - the stripes are from the balsa.

It certainly could. You should have heated it before pulling it up to soften the adhesive.

You could cut some of that excess covering away, but it will probably be ok since it will be held on both sides

Thanks! Ill just go out another inch or two and heat before pulling off.

Thanks again!

Thanks for the help MINN...here's the finished product. Well, Just waiting on the trim for the stripes.

Nice repair job .

Very nice job!

Thanks for the info SeamusG. Im actually quite surprised how well I was able to get it to come out.... Thanks to you guys!

It looks like it never happened. Especially when it's zipping around the sky again. Nice job!

Just don't brag about it at the field or your crashing buddies are gonna come up with their once beautiful airplanes, sheepish smile on their face and ask ya if you could help 'em out. Now, how do I know that? Word will travel fast.

See? It's not as tough as people think it is.

Nice job!