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Old 08-24-2007, 11:22 PM
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Hey all!
I was just thinking how COOL it would be for a plane to be covered in COMPLETLEY clear covering... so you could see all the balsa and electronics, etc... if ANYBODY had covered there planes in clear covering please post pictures! thanks
Old 08-25-2007, 01:01 AM
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Default RE: CLEAR COVERING?!

Some ARF's come covered in see through covering. It's not clear but colored, yet similar to what you're asking for.
Here's a pic from my Harrier 3D.
Old 08-25-2007, 01:22 AM
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ya thanks timmy that is pretty cool i've seen them before but im talking about like clear over the sheeting and all the balsa so it LOOKS as if its not covered... i think that would be a one of a kind
Old 08-25-2007, 01:36 AM
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I've seen plain, clear covering on some smaller electric planes. You just have to make sure and do some opaque colored markings for orientation. I wouldn't want it on a plane I built though; then everyone would see all my mistakes and repairs.
Old 08-25-2007, 01:45 AM
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hahah true true.. Im just saying like a VERY well built plane maybe by a professional builder or something.. but yea i didn't think about orientation that would be difficult
Old 08-25-2007, 03:58 AM
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I bet that would be tough to see
Old 08-25-2007, 05:33 AM
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It might look something like this.....

http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/13/m...m-wonder-woman

Old 08-25-2007, 06:13 AM
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Get covering...

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXHV18&P=ML

Old 08-25-2007, 06:29 AM
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I seem to remember a model in a magazine many years ago that the builder highlighted the framework with a black marker pen then covered it with clear monokote. The markings looked just like the sheet of plans would, complete with the written instructions and building construction lines. It was somewhat unique.

I only use clear monokote for side windows on airplanes with flat sides, such as the Senior Kadet. It makes a clean, easy to do, non-leaking window!

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Old 08-26-2007, 08:05 PM
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I used to have a trainer that I had covered on one side with regular covering and trim and on the other side it was done in CLEAR monocote. Not bad but you better be real good at keeping track of a plane. It's nothing new. ENJOY !!! RED
Old 08-26-2007, 09:04 PM
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My buddy covered a Kadet Senior with Transparent red,orange and yellow. He fadded it back on the fuse and flying surfaces. VEry cool looking plane. He sold it soon after to a man that was going to light it up and night fly with it. Have not seen it since.

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Old 08-27-2007, 11:24 AM
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Default RE: CLEAR COVERING?!

ORIGINAL: heli_Rod

I seem to remember a model in a magazine many years ago that the builder highlighted the framework with a black marker pen then covered it with clear monokote. The markings looked just like the sheet of plans would, complete with the written instructions and building construction lines. It was somewhat unique.

I only use clear monokote for side windows on airplanes with flat sides, such as the Senior Kadet. It makes a clean, easy to do, non-leaking window!

Rod
Windows! That's an AWESOME IDEA!

Why didn't I think of that? I have an application for it right now!....... I was gonna use some PETG or something. Cool, thanks!
Old 08-28-2007, 03:42 PM
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Default RE: CLEAR COVERING?!

Clear solarfilm has been around for a while and some ARTF guys have an alternative source. See below

Shows off your building skills or bloopers

Pic one is a Modelair-Tech Pic two is a CL combat model
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Old 08-28-2007, 03:47 PM
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picture didn't work haha
Old 08-28-2007, 10:00 PM
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Default RE: CLEAR COVERING?!

Here's my 12' Westerner and Mojo .40 with transpearant covering. Another pic of my Westerner is in the RCU pic of the moment right now.
the big thing to remember is that you have to be very good at seams because they show up very well with anything like this.
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Old 08-28-2007, 10:19 PM
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Default RE: CLEAR COVERING?!

jdunker thats EXACTLY what i was looking for.. LOOKS AWESOME TO ME! love it

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