Thanks guys. I've been using electrical tape, and sometimes even have stuck it once on my pants to reduce the stick, but it's still been a problem. So I'll probably add a bit of extra as mentioned below. Perhaps I will put some of that book tape as the permanent part.
---- Original message ---- snip > >From: Craig Allen wrote: > >What you do is put one layer of tape on each panel before you put them >together . Be careful to not tape the spoiler down :-) That way when you put >the wing tips on you are taping to the existing tape and it doesn't pull the >covering off... > >Been doing it like this for 3 years with no problems... > >Craig > snip ---------- "Jim Porter" or was it "Dave Corven" wrote: > >Jim, I have been using the crystal clear tape for the under layer and the >upper or hold together layer, on everything, painted or moneycoated surfaces >alike. > >On painted surfaces it does not pull up paint. The covering on AVA's is >Oracover, which is sold here in the States as Hanger Nine Lite, I think. > >Regards, Dave Corven. > -------------- Original message ---------------------- >From: "Jim Porter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> snip >> >> You need to use an underlayer of tape to protect the covering and/or paint. >> The 3M tape that comes with the purple plaid insert in the dispenser, Satin >> Tape, 3/4" wide, available at most office supply stores. The advantages of >> this tape are; thin, frosty finish so that the tape actually used to hold >> the panels together peels off cleanly. >> >> Apply a full width to both sides of the joint, starting at the hinge line >> and wrapping around the leading edge an inch or so. >> >> I believe that most fliers use to strong a tape to hold the together. On a >> hard landing I like to see the tape split as this dissipates quite a bit of >> energy - even though removing the split tape is a PITA. >> >> I use the 3M Crystal Clear tape to hold the panels together. >> >> Your mileage may vary. >> >> Jim Porter >> Johnston Iowa USA >> snip RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
