Your Covering input PLEASE
10-26-2012 | 07:55 AM
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Your Covering input PLEASE
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I bought Pats Custom Models Stinson SR-10 and also his Curtiss Jenny 60". After lookingat the plans, these are the lightest builtkits I have everhad, I bet if one were already built and you sneezed at itfrom across a room, it wouldlift, they are so cool. I called Pat and was talking to him about the covering and not knowing about the different types Iwas going to cover mine with Polyspan because I want the real fabric look as opposed to plastic. He informed me the only problem with Polyspan would be additional weightcompared tp the Coverite Microlite that he used on his build.
This SR-10 is framed extremely light and withit's quality in design,I would like a coveringthat looks more cloth like, so any suggestions on acovering that would rivalthe Coverite Microlite inweight that anyone know of? I am new especially in the light flyers so any sugestion would be appreciated and taken into serious consideration. Thanks inadvance for any replies.
Bassard
I bought Pats Custom Models Stinson SR-10 and also his Curtiss Jenny 60". After lookingat the plans, these are the lightest builtkits I have everhad, I bet if one were already built and you sneezed at itfrom across a room, it wouldlift, they are so cool. I called Pat and was talking to him about the covering and not knowing about the different types Iwas going to cover mine with Polyspan because I want the real fabric look as opposed to plastic. He informed me the only problem with Polyspan would be additional weightcompared tp the Coverite Microlite that he used on his build.
This SR-10 is framed extremely light and withit's quality in design,I would like a coveringthat looks more cloth like, so any suggestions on acovering that would rivalthe Coverite Microlite inweight that anyone know of? I am new especially in the light flyers so any sugestion would be appreciated and taken into serious consideration. Thanks inadvance for any replies.
Bassard
10-26-2012 | 08:21 AM
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RE: Your Covering input PLEASE
Given the wing spans, they must have good wing area. Those weights listed make for an extremely light wing load. Polyspan and dope is very light. Not as light as the microlite, but much much stronger. You could also use silk span, but that punctures very easy. I built a Jr. Falcon without doing any lightening (did use select wood) and covered it with polyspan and the auw with a Golden Bee .049 was 14 oz. Plans say 16 to 18 oz. I think you will be happy with polyspan, I know I was.
Good Luck,
John
Good Luck,
John
10-26-2012 | 08:37 AM
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RE: Your Covering input PLEASE
I've never used poly span, but will definitely look into it. <div>I have used Cover Lite and, while its OK, I found it a bit brittle over open spans and doesn't shrink much. Also dents easily on open spans, so storing must be done carefully. Anything resting on or against it will leave an impression, but it responds readily to heat so repairs are quick. Wrinkles easily on sheeted areas, doesn't shrink as well so make sure it's pretty tight before using any heat. Does look good though!</div>
10-26-2012 | 12:20 PM
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ORIGINAL: oldbassard
Hey Gang
I bought Pats Custom Models Stinson SR-10 and also his Curtiss Jenny 60''. After looking at the plans, these are the lightest built kits I have ever had, I bet if one were already built and you sneezed at it from across a room, it would lift, they are so cool. I called Pat and was talking to him about the covering and not knowing about the different types I was going to cover mine with Polyspan because I want the real fabric look as opposed to plastic. He informed me the only problem with Polyspan would be additional weight compared tp the Coverite Microlite that he used on his build.
This SR-10 is framed extremely light and with it's quality in design, I would like a covering that looks more cloth like, so any suggestions on a covering that would rival the Coverite Microlite in weight that anyone know of? I am new especially in the light flyers so any sugestion would be appreciated and taken into serious consideration. Thanks in advance for any replies.
Bassard
Hey Gang
I bought Pats Custom Models Stinson SR-10 and also his Curtiss Jenny 60''. After looking at the plans, these are the lightest built kits I have ever had, I bet if one were already built and you sneezed at it from across a room, it would lift, they are so cool. I called Pat and was talking to him about the covering and not knowing about the different types I was going to cover mine with Polyspan because I want the real fabric look as opposed to plastic. He informed me the only problem with Polyspan would be additional weight compared tp the Coverite Microlite that he used on his build.
This SR-10 is framed extremely light and with it's quality in design, I would like a covering that looks more cloth like, so any suggestions on a covering that would rival the Coverite Microlite in weight that anyone know of? I am new especially in the light flyers so any sugestion would be appreciated and taken into serious consideration. Thanks in advance for any replies.
Bassard
10-26-2012 | 02:18 PM
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RE: Your Covering input PLEASE
I like that but I'm wanting a bit more see through but I like the look of your Moth, it looks like it is a lighter Solartex covering. I would like to be able to show the inside construction just a bit more though. Very nice looking plane too Eddie.
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10-26-2012 | 06:15 PM
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ORIGINAL: Gray Beard
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Yes, Coverite Microlite is plastic see thru. No fabric.
http://www.coverite.com/covering/covq0240.html
John
10-27-2012 | 09:02 AM
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ORIGINAL: Rubbernecker
Is the coverite Microlite a see through covering?? I'm looking for a nice iron on covering for a very lightly built electric myself but want a tinted covering that you can see through to show off the stick built frame work. If it has a fabric finish that would be OK but it doesn't mater if it is or isn't.
ORIGINAL: Gray Beard
http://www.coverite.com/covering/covq0240.html
John
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Exactly what I was looking for, thanks! I have seen it advertised but didn't look into it enough. I'm building the first super light plane I have done in decades and back then I used silk span.
10-27-2012 | 10:47 AM
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It's a lot faster than silkspan. Not sure about the strength. Microlite goes on pretty good, but it's a PIA to handle. Static causes it to cling like saran wrap. Heard to help, lay towel on work bench that has had some kind of static guard applied. Have not tried that yet! Good luck.
John
John
