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Aug 13, 2012, 11:03 PM
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United States, KY, Louisville
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Covering started
I can't say this is easy as this is my first time using Solartex, but it so far isn't difficult.
 Solartex says to use iron at 100-120 degrees celsius, but I've had to increase mine to 130-140 degrees celsius to get my covering to actually adhere.
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Aug 14, 2012, 12:13 AM
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United States, CA, Marina Del Rey
Joined Jun 2012
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Attaboy. Coming out nice.
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Aug 14, 2012, 12:58 AM
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United States, KY, Louisville
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Aug 14, 2012, 01:20 AM
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United States, CA, Marina Del Rey
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Good.
 Sometimes it just helps knowing someone else is on your side and available to act as a sounding board. |
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Aug 16, 2012, 10:28 PM
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United States, KY, Louisville
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Just a little more done on the tail
Wow this is time consuming. I really hope I'm doing this right!
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Aug 17, 2012, 10:37 PM
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United States, CA, Marina Del Rey
Joined Jun 2012
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You're making really good progress, now.
Already have the servos for my Cub. Expect the kit anytime, now. |
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Aug 18, 2012, 10:20 AM
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United States, KY, Louisville
Joined Jul 2008
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Thanks LowNSlo! You are welcome to add your build log to this thread if you like. Its nice to see the changes. I pretty much just stuck to the plans, but I know that some did away with the the sheeting on the rear of the aircraft to keep weight down. I'm not that experienced yet, so I thought I'd do myself a favor and just stick to the script if you know what I mean.
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Aug 18, 2012, 11:06 AM
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United States, CA, Marina Del Rey
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Thanks.
Since it's been a long time since my last model build I am also inclined to be cautious with any changes to the plans. Though I intend to convert to electric on the Cub. |
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Aug 20, 2012, 11:27 PM
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United States, KY, Louisville
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Alrighty then - I got a lot more done
But I didn't realize how much more I have to do!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Aug 20, 2012, 11:34 PM
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United States, WA, Seattle
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Amazing work, you did a fantastic job on the covering sir! Can't wait to see more.
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Aug 20, 2012, 11:42 PM
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United States, KY, Louisville
Joined Jul 2008
5,430 Posts
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Thanks WAGliderGuy! This is only my second plane ever covered, so its not perfect, but not bad for my second plane.
Its true though. The solartex (fabric covering) is so much easier and forgiving to work with than traditional Monokote.
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Aug 20, 2012, 11:45 PM
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United States, CA, Marina Del Rey
Joined Jun 2012
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Attaboy. You've made great progress.
My own GP .40 Cub kit arrived today...less instruction manual and material list (but I found a pdf manual, online). Also ordered a set of GP floats a fellow member had for sale. |
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Aug 20, 2012, 11:46 PM
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United States, KY, Louisville
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If you need my manual, let me know. I'm almost finished with it.
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Aug 20, 2012, 11:51 PM
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United States, CA, Marina Del Rey
Joined Jun 2012
933 Posts
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WOW! That's extremely generous of you. My printer conked out, or else I'd try copying the pdf. PM sent.
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