My Final Attempt at Beauty UPDATED

[admiralev]

it wasn't really any different than putting it over the bare foam. i dont know why people worry about air bubbles, as i didnt have any. you can see that when heat is applied to some areas the foam takes on a different texture under the covering, which is what i believe some people would call bubbling. it doesnt bother me...i actually think it looks kind of cool.

thanks for all the great response. i already braved the 26 degree temps to get the tail pieces and cowls painted (spray cans really dont like the cold...) and now im off to the basement to finish covering the top!

admiral

[aek42]

admiralev,

Your work is outstanding!
How did you cut the ailerons out of the wing so neatly?

Alan

[admiralev]

How did you cut the ailerons out of the wing so neatly?

i just measured and then measured again just to be sure. then i taped a square onto the wing and cut down about 3 times with a brand new #11 blade, being sure that i was keeping the blade flat against my straight edge. i used a new blade for each aileron, as the foam will dull them quickly.

[admiralev]

ok heres the final wing minus the servos and linkages which i will try to slap in tomorrow before all the family arrives. the wingtips were the hardest and i certainly expected wrinkles there so im not so disappointed with them. i think they look just dandy. after the covering was on warp in the wing was miraculously gone. i kept a measly 3/4" dihedral just for looks, as im sure it wont do anything to the flight characteristics. the ailerons were glued in using dubro micro hinges and 5 min. epoxy. everything moves freely and works well. i cant wait to get some power in there and bring it to life!

admiral

[alexinflight]

Looks like you did a great job! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Alex

[admiralev]

the final pics of this mod can be seen in the painting section under "Econokote Cub"

supercubclub.proboards78.com/index.cgi?board=pantng&action=display&thread=1865&page=1

admiral