Calrl Goldberg Tiger 60 Build
02-26-2018, 10:49 AM
#302
Thread Starter
Wouldn't you know it I'm one roll short of white. Ordered another roll this morning!
Like Rick say's, you have to know when to stop, that's it for the top of the wing...
Like Rick say's, you have to know when to stop, that's it for the top of the wing...
02-28-2018, 03:27 AM
#304
Thread Starter
Smart move Mike, I didn't want a lot of left over covering though. I don't normally use plastic covering, but it does have its place...
The right wing panel is completely finished.
I checked on the delivery of my much needed white, it's due to be delivered today (I paid for 2-day shipping) so work will resume on the left wing when it arrives.
The right wing panel is completely finished.
I checked on the delivery of my much needed white, it's due to be delivered today (I paid for 2-day shipping) so work will resume on the left wing when it arrives.
03-03-2018, 08:47 AM
#311
Working in the dinning/ kitchen area cooking up a covering job using some of the utensils for support. 
It's not going to be gaudy that's for sure, I should wait until you get it done Vince, low key'ed can be a high note.
Leroy
It's not going to be gaudy that's for sure, I should wait until you get it done Vince, low key'ed can be a high note.Leroy
03-04-2018, 01:22 AM
#313
Thread Starter
Thanks Leroy, nobody here to stop me 
...and it's warmer than my shop.
Thailazer, I am using Windex to apply the second trim coat. The Windex does not soften the adhesive as some have suggested in other threads, but I find that it does a good job in making the trim piece(s) lay down flat. I use a squeegee and remove as much of the Windex as I can, then careful heat management using an iron secures the trim piece in place. By keeping my iron temp between 148-160 degrees I don't make those bubbles between coats of covering. I also find that immediately after ironing, I follow behind with a cloth or mitt to rub the covering in place also helps.
I don't rely on the temp settings on my iron, I use a non-contact infrared thermometer to give me accurate temperature readings.
...and it's warmer than my shop.Thailazer, I am using Windex to apply the second trim coat. The Windex does not soften the adhesive as some have suggested in other threads, but I find that it does a good job in making the trim piece(s) lay down flat. I use a squeegee and remove as much of the Windex as I can, then careful heat management using an iron secures the trim piece in place. By keeping my iron temp between 148-160 degrees I don't make those bubbles between coats of covering. I also find that immediately after ironing, I follow behind with a cloth or mitt to rub the covering in place also helps.
I don't rely on the temp settings on my iron, I use a non-contact infrared thermometer to give me accurate temperature readings.
Last edited by VincentJ; 03-05-2018 at 06:07 AM.
03-04-2018, 07:50 AM
#314
Applying Trim
................., but I find that it does a good job of making the trim piece lay down flat. I use a squeegee and remove as much of the Windex as I can, then careful heat management using an iron secures the trim piece in place. By keeping my iron temp between 148-160 degrees I don't make those bubbles between the coats of covering. I also find that immediately after ironing, I follow behind with a cloth or mitt to rub the covering in place also helps.
I don't rely on the temp settings on my iron, I use a non-contact infrared thermometer to give me accurate temperature readings.
I don't rely on the temp settings on my iron, I use a non-contact infrared thermometer to give me accurate temperature readings.
Worth mentioning - the Windex (I am sure there are other liquids that might work) in conjunction with something to use as a squeegee allow you to get rid of the air that gets trapped in the first place. Basically the same practice used for sticky backed vinyl sign material - except the ironing part..
Vince, still looking very clean and "CLASSY". Looking forward to seeing the completion.
03-05-2018, 04:48 AM
#315
Thread Starter
Thanks Rick, much appreciated. I'm glad that the covering is completed, once the Tiger is final assembled, I will reevaluate the way it looks to see if adding any more trim to my scheme will improve its appearance.
Last edited by VincentJ; 03-05-2018 at 08:04 AM.
03-05-2018, 09:29 AM
#318
I haven't but my second colors have been small enough I could use trim sheets instead of regular covering. I know some guys shoot a coat of clear over iron on covering to seal the edges. It comes down to personal choice and past experience with covering jobs.
03-05-2018, 02:27 PM
#319
I have used the TopFlight trim solvent on Monokote only. I use a Q-tip to apply. Very little goes a long way. On the occasions I have used it, it was great.
I once used trim solvent to adhere narrow 'frames" of Monokote used to make window trim on a GP Super decathlon. The strips were half on the plexiglass and half on the base color of Monokote. The frames were actually cut as one complete piece using patterns made off of the windows. Obviously I could not Iron on top of the plastic windows. Anyway it worked great. If you apply too much of the trim solvent, you can make a mess. If you look real close at the side windows you can see what I am trying to describe.
03-07-2018, 01:24 AM
#321
Thread Starter
With an impending storm threatening to dump more than a foot of snow heading my way today, I'm hoping to spend some unexpected time in my workshop! March is always so unpredictable...Guess the snow blower will be in action yet again!
Last edited by VincentJ; 03-07-2018 at 02:13 PM.
03-07-2018, 04:39 AM
#322
There's another system following. We're expecting another 3-6".
Looks like I will be giving my snow blower a workout, too.