stunthanger.com

General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Mike Griffin on November 18, 2014, 10:19:21 AM

Title: Tom's Techniques
Post by: Mike Griffin on November 18, 2014, 10:19:21 AM: This book has been discussed on here some so out of curiosity and wanting to improve my skills using Iron on covering, I ordered it. This is probably the most thourough instruction book I have ever read on how to apply covering. Anyone who wants to improve their skills on on covering should have this book.

Mike
Title: Re: Tom's Techniques
Post by: Steve Thornton on November 19, 2014, 01:00:25 AM: I heartily agree with that Mike. It is very comprehensive and clear....just wish it had color photos.
Steve
Title: Re: Tom's Techniques
Post by: Dick Pacini on November 19, 2014, 03:02:59 AM: Where are they available?
Title: Re: Tom's Techniques
Post by: Mike Griffin on November 19, 2014, 09:20:23 AM: Dick I ordered mine through Amazon.

Mike
Title: Re: Tom's Techniques
Post by: Dick Pacini on November 19, 2014, 10:34:38 AM: Quote from: Mike Griffin on November 19, 2014, 09:20:23 AM
Dick I ordered mine through Amazon.

Mike

Yes, thanks. Apparently, all they have are used.
Title: Re: Tom's Techniques
Post by: dirty dan on November 19, 2014, 12:10:55 PM: Quote from: Mike Griffin on November 18, 2014, 10:19:21 AM
This book has been discussed on here some so out of curiosity and wanting to improve my skills using Iron on covering, I ordered it. This is probably the most thourough instruction book I have ever read on how to apply covering. Anyone who wants to improve their skills on on covering should have this book.

Mike

Agreed. This book is quite good. However, unless it has been updated you will find techniques for overlapping film with film (numbers and graphics for example) to be substandard. Not that poking jillions of holes in base film was ever a good idea. The techniques in using Windex--thoroughly documented here and on Stuka Stunt--to apply film over film are clearly superior.

Dan
Title: Re: Tom's Techniques
Post by: Randy Cuberly on November 19, 2014, 09:51:08 PM: Quote from: dirty dan on November 19, 2014, 12:10:55 PM
Agreed. This book is quite good. However, unless it has been updated you will find techniques for overlapping film with film (numbers and graphics for example) to be substandard. Not that poking jillions of holes in base film was ever a good idea. The techniques in using Windex--thoroughly documented here and on Stuka Stunt--to apply film over film are clearly superior.

Dan

AMEN...'Nuff said! The basic covering techniques in the book are excellent however for anyone less than an expert in covering with film!

Randy Cuberly
Title: Re: Tom's Techniques
Post by: Mike Griffin on November 19, 2014, 10:24:39 PM: Good point guys. I use Windex and always have. The rest is very good for learning how o apply to the airframe

Mike
Title: Re: Tom's Techniques
Post by: Larry Renger on November 20, 2014, 08:10:38 AM: I don't know if they are still available, but Faye Stilley's books on film covering are the best! I loaned my set to someone and never got them back! HB~> :X mw~ :'(