Users of Hobby King Covering
11-30-2013, 03:38 PM
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I plan to use it all the time now. I have covered three planes with it now and I find it superior to other coverings I have used. It has a much higher shrink rate than Monocoat.And its 1/2the price.
Its being stocked in the HK USA warehouse.
The only problemI have found it it will leave a white line around a patch if you are not careful
Its being stocked in the HK USA warehouse.
The only problemI have found it it will leave a white line around a patch if you are not careful
11-30-2013, 05:00 PM
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There is a good thread on the China coat covering in the kit building section. To me, it is tougher then the econo coat, stretches better then monocote, low heat, goes on and shrinks well. If you touch the iron so it is glue side to glue side, no way to pull it apart. It sticks well too. I was getting it from Hobby partz, but they are out of stock on all but (2) colors., sky blue and blue/black.
Buzz.
Buzz.
11-30-2013, 08:54 PM
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I saw in the HK website you can get a 5 meter roll for $10.00 or so-that is hell of a lot cheaper-I attempted to buy from LHS but I should have known better-one roll available and I need four!!!
Their answer was "We can order it" and I am thinking --SO CAN I AND SAVE!!!
Their answer was "We can order it" and I am thinking --SO CAN I AND SAVE!!!
12-01-2013, 08:32 AM
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I saw in the HK website you can get a 5 meter roll for $10.00 or so-that is hell of a lot cheaper-I attempted to buy from LHS but I should have known better-one roll available and I need four!!!
Their answer was "We can order it" and I am thinking --SO CAN I AND SAVE!!!
Their answer was "We can order it" and I am thinking --SO CAN I AND SAVE!!!
12-01-2013, 02:04 PM
#11
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Checkout Value Hobby
I don't know if it is the same type covering, but you should checkout the covering at Value Hobby. They are located near Chicago. They sell a roll that is right at 16' long by 25" wide for 12.99. They claim it is similar to Ultra coat.
There standard shipping is $3.99.
I have 2 rolls on order.
Gary
There standard shipping is $3.99.
I have 2 rolls on order.
Gary
12-02-2013, 04:15 PM
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1 roll HK $16.45
VAL $16.98
3 rolls HK $14.05
Val $ 14.32
4 rolls HK $16.30
Val $13.98
The more you buy from Value, the lower the total cost per roll. I prefer to do business with US businesses and ones that I have good customer service from.
Gary
12-02-2013, 08:37 PM
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I have not tried this yet, but I did go to the dollar store and picked some up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsJm8d6Ek94
It looks pretty cheap.
Frank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsJm8d6Ek94
It looks pretty cheap.
Frank
Last edited by countilaw; 12-02-2013 at 10:08 PM. Reason: left the word " not" out.
12-02-2013, 08:54 PM
#18
Ok guys, let's get the thread back on track here. The OP asked for experiences of people that have used the covering, not cost of shipping or other things. If you don't have anything to add on the topic then please refrain from posting here. Any further off topic posts will be removed.
Thanks for your cooperation
Ken
Thanks for your cooperation
Ken
12-03-2013, 08:13 AM
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This old Byron Christen Eagle is covered with this stuff. Good thing it takes low heat as this 18 lb plane is all foam. 
As said above, goes on much like Ultracote. If you stay away from the edges with the iron after it's applied, it won't pull away and leave that white strip. Found that out the hard way. After a year it's still reasonably tight.
Gord.
As said above, goes on much like Ultracote. If you stay away from the edges with the iron after it's applied, it won't pull away and leave that white strip. Found that out the hard way. After a year it's still reasonably tight.Gord.
12-06-2013, 02:56 PM
#20
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I received my 2 rolls of covering from Value Hobby. Theirs is called Neucover but I tend to think it's the same as sold by HK.
I tested on wing tip, where I always have problems.
Observations:
* The only little problem I had was getting the backing off but finally figured it out.
* It went on just fine at 250 degrees F
* Used iron and heat gun to stretch around the wing tip. Best tip I ever did.
* The white line at edge of covering after heavy stretching appears to be adhesive as I was able to remove quite easily with acetone.
* This appears to be a winner.
I will also try the HK version when next needing covering.
Gary
I tested on wing tip, where I always have problems.
Observations:
* The only little problem I had was getting the backing off but finally figured it out.
* It went on just fine at 250 degrees F
* Used iron and heat gun to stretch around the wing tip. Best tip I ever did.
* The white line at edge of covering after heavy stretching appears to be adhesive as I was able to remove quite easily with acetone.
* This appears to be a winner.
I will also try the HK version when next needing covering.
Gary
12-08-2013, 04:57 PM
#22
A good and simple way to remove the backing is to take an Acto Knife and using the point, ***** the covering, not the backing, in the corner and lift the covering from the backing. Just STAB, the covering with the point and lift. Another method is to apply a little tape to the backing and use it to pull the backing away from the covering material. Although I have never used HK covering, it works well with Monokote, ultracoat and others.
