Okay, so you wanna know about covering film for them RC planes, huh? Well, I’ll tell ya what I know, though I ain’t no fancy engineer or nothin’. It’s just like puttin’ clothes on them planes, gotta keep ’em warm and pretty, I guess.
Now, first off, you got different kinds of this “film” stuff. Some folks call it Monokote, some say Ultracote, sounds all the same to me. They’re like big stickers, real thin, and you gotta stick ’em on the plane frame. It’s like wrappin’ a present, but a whole lot trickier, let me tell ya. You gotta be careful, or you’ll get wrinkles and bubbles, and that ain’t gonna fly right, no sir.
I heard tell some folks use somethin’ called ceconite and some kinda dope, but that sounds messy and smelly. This film stuff, it’s cleaner, I reckon. You just need a special iron, looks like a little clothes iron, to make it stick good. Don’t use your regular iron, you’ll mess it up, and your missus will be madder than a wet hen.
- Lightweight Films: These are for when you want your plane to be real light, like a feather. They say it makes ’em fly better, but I don’t know, seems flimsy to me.
- Durable Films: These are tougher, for when you’re flyin’ rough, or if you’re like my grandson, always crashin’ into things. They’ll last longer, that’s for sure.
- Fancy Films: Now, these are the shiny ones, all sorts of colors, even sparkly ones. Makes your plane look like a Christmas tree, all lit up. My grandson, he likes the red ones, says they go faster. Kids, what can ya do?
Putting this film on ain’t easy, mind you. You gotta cut it just right, stretch it tight, and iron it down smooth. You’ll need a good knife, some scissors, and that special iron I was talkin’ about. And a whole lotta patience, let me tell ya. It’s like tryin’ to put a fitted sheet on a bed, only harder. You pull one side, and the other side pops off. It’s a real pain in the neck.
They sell this film stuff in different sizes, too. Some come in little squares, some in big rolls. Depends on how big your plane is, I guess. And the colors, oh my, there’s a whole rainbow of colors. You can make your plane any color you want, even stripes and checkers, if you’re fancy like that.
Now, where to buy this stuff? Well, I see it at the hobby store, where my grandson gets all his plane stuff. They got walls full of it, all different brands and colors. And you can even buy it online, they say. But I don’t trust that computer stuff, too complicated for an old lady like me. I like to see what I’m buyin’ with my own two eyes, you know?
And don’t forget the little extra things, like them decals. They’re like stickers, you can put ’em on your plane to make it look cool. My grandson puts all sorts of flames and skulls on his planes, makes ’em look like somethin’ out of a movie. I don’t get it, but it makes him happy, I guess.
So, that’s about all I know about covering film for RC planes. It’s a bit of a fuss, but it keeps them planes lookin’ good and flyin’ right. Just remember to be patient, take your time, and don’t get frustrated if you get a few wrinkles. Even the best of ’em mess up sometimes. And if you really get stuck, ask someone at the hobby store, they’ll set you straight. They always know what to do, them young fellas.
Covering your RC plane ain’t rocket science, but it ain’t child’s play either. It’s somewhere in between, like bakin’ a cake, gotta follow the instructions, or it’ll be a mess. But when you get it right, it’s mighty satisfying to see that plane flyin’ around, all shiny and new lookin’. And that’s all that matters, right?
Just remember to have fun with it. It’s just a hobby, after all. And if you mess up, well, you can always peel it off and start again. That’s what my grandson does. Messes up, then he comes running to me to fix it all up. That boy I tell ya… But I love him dearly, even if he drives me crazy with all his plane crashing and film wrinkling.
So there you have it, a whole bunch of nothin’ and a little bit of somethin’ about covering film. Hope it helps you out, and good luck with your plane flyin’!
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