Hello

Was wondering if anyone has used these before ? As im thinking of useing them on my top flight mustang as i dont want to screw it up trying to fiberglass it . Also will be starting a ziroli soon trying to make my mind up on witch one (( so many planes so little money )) and would like to use this on them . Any help or feedback would be great thanks


jeff

I just started using it. I covered the control surfaces and fuselage on a Sig Four Star 40 with the .007 FliteSkin. I really like it so far. I plan on using it on my TF P-51B project. Well, a generic version that is.

www.fliteskin.com
http://k-mac-plastics.net/g10-fr4-sheets.htm

Scott

Scott, how in the world did you get it over the decking like that. I've built two 4*60 and that turtle deck is a royal pain to cover with monokote. It has a compound curve to it, so the covering trys to bunch up. Did you redesigh the deck to it was straight, or is the 4*40 different in this area from the 4*60?

Don

Hi Don,

If the 60 has compound curves, then it must be different than on the 40. The sheet curved right around the rear turtledeck. The entire fuselage is covered with 6 different pieces. Two on the bottom (one forward of the wing, and one aft), one for the rear turtledeck and fuse sides, one for the top forward turtledeck, and two for the forward fuselage sides. If I had planned a bit better, I might have done it in 4 pieces. One piece for the rear fuse and fuse sides, one for the forward deck and 2 for the bottom. I used contact cement, the type used for formica (I had left over from building cabinet countertops in my RC workshop) to attach it to the ply sides, and White Gorrilla Glue over the open frame structure. I really like the sharp trailing edges you can make. The wings are sheeted and glassed in the traditional way, as I just couldn't see spending that much more to cover the wings for a 4 *. It's already got lots of expensive "upgrades". I'm still fairly new to RC building, so I try to add new materials and techniques to my builds. This is to help speed up the learning curve in prep for some more serious projects to come.

Scott

Scott, thanks for the info. The idea realy caught my attention. Like I said, I've built two 4*60's and they have some structrual issues. That covering would put most of them to rest. Post more photos as you progress.

You are going to love how the 4* flys. Not a 3D machine, or a patteren one either. but it is a great transistion bird from the trainer. Watch the landings, it will fly slower and slower right up to the point it just drops. No wing wobble, no nose down, just plop. I totaled my first getting into trouble doing a landing, and after an outside loop clearing the ground by about two inches, I got it back just discover I was heading right into the pits. One more extream full up, full aileron, and full throttle, and it did another loop and took out a lonly bush next to the fence. Straight in. I had the replacement in the air two weeks later.

Don.