Re: Covering indoor models - video tutorial

From: Kevin Lamers <kevin.lamers_at_gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:01:19 +0200

Nice video! I was also using Bennett's method, but will definitely give
yours a try next time. Especially around the tips it seems to produce a
nicer result.

Kevin

2015-04-19 21:04 GMT+02:00 Steven Wrigley stevenwrigley_at_rocketmail.com
[Indoor_Construction] <Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com>:

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> I use the same method as Kang but I use a 4 sided frame. I too use
> vaseline so it can be repositioned and re tensioned on the frame. Ive used
> large clouds of spray glue also but will definitely be using less. The glue
> I used before 3m 77 lost its stickiness very quickly so I kinda sprayed a
> cloud over the wing and let it settle on it. Old habits die hard. I always
> aligned the wing over the film and very awkwardly laid it on the film so Im
> going to be trying Joshs method on my next model. Maybe this will get me
> building f1ds.
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> *Subject:* Re: [Indoor_Construction] Covering indoor models - video
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> Actually, your method may put the film on the covering frame with a more
> "natural" amount of tension in the X vs. Y direction.
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> I adjust the tension *after* putting the film on the covering frame. The
> covering frame rails are coated with Vaseline to allow tension adjustment.
> However, I've often found that I put too much tension in the fore-aft
> direction.
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> My problem may also be due the covering frame having only two sides
> instead of four. In order to remove wrinkles from the ends, the film in
> the middle has to be pulled very tight.
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> Here is Mark Bennett's write up.
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