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Me? I peel it of when replacing. Use pieces of what I peeled off to remove the parts that didn't peel off with an iron and peel again. Light sanding and start a covering job. Patches are made by trimming 1/4 - 1/2 short of the nearest structure then ironing the trim down then apply a patch. Joe Balsa Breaks Better Woodys Forever |
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Covering with iron on film is fun, but does take practice to have acceptable results.
I'm surprised you've only found a few online resources for examples and instruction. Maybe try more specific or different search terms... like "Monokote covering tutorial" or "Ultrakote application". With those being more mainstream that might yield more information... and doesn't necessarily mean you have to use those brands. Most films are similar in application techniques... with minor variations of heat/pressure/etc. Thing is you start small... even just a scrap of balsa cut square and practice on that before you lay a larger more expensive piece of film on an airframe. Using small scraps for practice is much cheaper, and when/if you can cover a 4"x4" piece of balsa, trim it, seal it all... you might have a better idea of how to lay down larger pieces on odd/different shapes. The overall covering/shrinking is one aspect, and not too tough, but the best end results are when the trimming and final sealing are well done, and that takes more practice than any of it. Layering is another aspect that we consider in the planning stages, where colors, order of placement, and other things like graphics come into play. It all starts with a good base covering though and goes from there. I also suggest keeping an eye in the "Miscellaneous FS/Wanted" forum.. as covering comes up for sale frequently, and is usually very reasonably priced, especially if you're just getting started with it. In time you'll learn what techniques and covering types/brands you like and what works best for you. Hope this helps, it's just a few thoughts for you. |
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packing tape and a covering iron or heat gun and acetone to clean off the residue
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Unfortunately there is some level of misinterpretation regarding my original post. I am trying to learn how to remove iron on material from a plane; not cover it. I want to try Icarex and learn from this experience.
This RCG thread was also useful. HippocketAero is a wonderful place for SAL gliders! |
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