wing tape vrs "monokote"

[Dowquest]

Is it paractical to use a monokote type product to cover solid foam wings instead of using wing tape? Never used either, just getting ready to build a model with solid foam wings and didn't like the tape look.

[joe hower]

Do not use Super Monokote on foam!!!! It needs too much heat for it to stick on the foam and will melt the foam while u try to put it on!!! Use something like Econocote. It is a low temperature covering and will adhere to the foam without melting it. There are other low temp films out there that are lighter too. It depends on how much u want the plane to weigh. Check with your local hobby shop or with someone that know about what covering u need for your particular project!

Joe

[Dowquest]

Thanks

[byen00]

Do not use Super Monokote on foam!!!! It needs too much heat for it to stick on the foam and will melt the foam while u try to put it on!!! Use something like Econocote. It is a low temperature covering and will adhere to the foam without melting it. There are other low temp films out there that are lighter too. It depends on how much u want the plane to weigh. Check with your local hobby shop or with someone that know about what covering u need for your particular project!

Joe

I just used Flite-Kote (sold by Hobby Shack, now Hobby People) on a GP Slinger wing. I covered the top like this: sprayed with 3M 77, cut the covering with overage by 1/2", tacked it down to the bottom of wing with iron. Then used a hair dryer on Hi, going from center to tip. I.e., DIDN't use iron to shrink the covering.

The wing looks pretty straight. I need some feedback. I think Monokote would work, with the above technique.

I'm a 1st-timer. You mean the iron is used to shrink the covering?? I built a battery pack, & used the shrinkable wrap to encase the batteries. I used the hair-dryer, works great.

[slopemeno]

If it's EPP, use 3M77 and Ultracote. Towercote works pretty well for EPP as well.

[Pinecone]

I have used Econokote to cover a foam wing on a RC Combat SSC plane. It worked fine. Just don't set the iron too hot.