> I have a 48" EPP foamie covered in strapping tape, then Ultracote. One of > the wings is twisted and I'm wondering if there is a way to fix this
If the strapping tape was put on with uneven ntension, you are sort of screwed..... However!, you can try blocking the plane in some wood scraps with opposite twist, then let it remain that way for a week od 2. After this, try re-ironing the covering to take up the wrinkles, you can also apply a strip of colored packing tape in the proper orientation to hold the new twist in tension. This tape can be ironed later to increase the tension if needed. I really dislike ultracote because it won't hold a set and this is a major structural function on an EPP plane. If you really want a bomb proof EPP plane stick with liquid contact cement, strapping tape and colored packing tape. If weight isn't an issue you can apply sign vinyl over the clear packing tape for a very strong skin that will take paint for scale designs. Mark Mech www.aerofoam.com 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.
