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Building Tips and technical articles. => 1/2 A building. => Topic started by: Dan Bregar on February 24, 2011, 06:16:39 PM

Title: UltraCote Lite
Post by: Dan Bregar on February 24, 2011, 06:16:39 PM

Anyone used UltraCote Lite covering on a half A ?  How does it compare to Coverlite ?  ::)

Title: Re: UltraCote Lite
Post by: Roger Vizioli on February 24, 2011, 08:41:27 PM

Quote from: Dan Bregar on February 24, 2011, 06:16:39 PM

Anyone used UltraCote Lite covering on a half A ?  How does it compare to Coverlite ?  ::)

Dan,
I have used it, the transparent violet (1/2A Pathfinder, Ringmaster 207) and transparent blue (Barecat), on 1/2A models. I like it! Adequate strength for the small planes, works corners well.
Have some coverite, havenot used it so I cant compare. Pics of the Barecat and Pathfinder in the SH Photo Gallery, District 5.
Ringmaster 207 and Pathfinder shown on the ringmaster site, Albums section, posted under CLiner.  
Roger V.

Title: Re: UltraCote Lite
Post by: minnesotamodeler on February 25, 2011, 09:29:44 AM

the stuff is great for 1/2As, very light, doesn't have enough shrink authority to warp a wing.  BUT it must be handled carefully while applying--it will tear fairly easily.  Use caution when removing the backing.

Title: Re: UltraCote Lite
Post by: Dan Bregar on February 27, 2011, 12:10:00 PM

Ray

Does it add much strength to a wing ?  Like silkspan maybe ?   ::)

Title: Re: UltraCote Lite
Post by: minnesotamodeler on February 27, 2011, 10:08:55 PM

No, not a lot.  In fact it will tend to re-stretch at first and will need to be re-shrunk a time or two.  The wing needs to have structural support built in to it (spars, etc.).

Title: Re: UltraCote Lite
Post by: Dan Bregar on March 01, 2011, 04:41:05 PM

Sounds worth a try then.  Thanks for the input everyone.  ;)