Dzlstunter

I am going to try something different, a small electric a control line stunt plane. What is a good lightweight covering material? Ultracote light? Others?

Dzl

Bob Mears

two of the lightest I have used is pvc and cellophane. They dont have adhesive so you will have to glue it into place. I use 3m77. Cellophane can be purchased at any gift shop, wallmart, florest shop, etc. I get my pvc from ebay. I use 75 gauge for my combat planes, but some 60 gauge outa be super light and good enough for stunt.

Andrew

Is there a brand name? How is it listed? Does it heat shrink?
I guess I'm not quite sure how to search and how to evaluate the material. I've found PVC film, but so far, nothing about the thickness.

Tequesta

I have the same question Bob Mears Please advise.

Bob Mears

Sorry for the delay. Been in Hawaii for a couple of weeks. This link will take you to an ebay of the covering. 75 is the thin stuff and what you will want. Sometimes you can find 60 and that would be great for a 1/2A, but I've used the 75 on 1/2A's and it works fine too. 100 is way too heavy. Shrink it with a hair drier. Doesnt take much heat.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-to-36-PV...8c4c25bc88bdd7

Tequesta

I see that is doculam laminating film. I’m using it on my current dlg I’m building. 1.5 mil is good light stuff super cheep.

thanks

John

NEW222

Yep. Doculam lightweight and cheap. Can use a light spray of paint on the underside befor applying, and or scuff teh outside up and paint it once applied.