I use the pinhole method: you have to pinhole the bottom layer with 100’s of pinholes so the top layer will iron down without bubbling. To make all the holes, I use a sharpened T pin.
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@swede52096 ай бұрын
I wish I found this channel years ago. 😊 I’ve covered a lot of planes. I am just about done with a Balsa USA NorthStar, and it’s been my most challenging build and cover so far. Part of the problem is that I used old Monokote in the beginning and then newer stuff later on. The new fresh covering was a dream to work with compared to the old.
@carrid026 ай бұрын
Great project! Monokote will last a long time if you keep it cool. If it sits in the shop and gets hot/cold for years, the adhesive starts acting funny.
@terryblackman62172 жыл бұрын
You made that look so easy. I have never seen the pinhole method before, nice one.
@carrid022 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@homienat33744 ай бұрын
Great vid mate thanks looks nice
@orellanajuan94314 жыл бұрын
They used to make a “woodpecker “ for the pinholes. I should have gotten one while I could. I love these kinds of covering tips. Keep em coming.
@carrid023 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have a modified woodpecker tool but I don't hardly use it because it pulls up on the monokote as the pin comes out of the hole. Not the cleanest way to do it.
@teretz5713 жыл бұрын
Ishould have got one as well obsolete now, I use vinyl but dont get a good color match
@shelbyseelbach95682 жыл бұрын
Woodpecker is what I use. Always looks perfect when done.
@nor_cal_trailrides99902 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you gave me an idea for a 3d printing project. I think the trick would be to keep the pin protrusion as short as possible to minimize the lifting motion of the pins for monokote. Maybe have a couple different barrels, one for wood with longer pins
@shelbyseelbach95686 ай бұрын
@@carrid02 I use the woodpecker for this all the time. The lifting is a non issue after ironing down the top layer. You'd never even know. It's as clean a way to do it as anything I've ever seen suggested by anyone.
@markoreilly34142 жыл бұрын
Gave up doing the "pin hole" rubbish 30yrs ago! I bought Fey Stillies (THE Monokote Master) books & videos. I Just use Monokote Trim Solvent , & use it the way it's meant to be used. Biggest problem ppl cause themselves, is too HIGHER HEAT. Cool Iron - 95~98°c , for Mono over Mono & LOTS of PATIENTS. I have 20 yr old Pattern Planes, with 800+ flights on them, no wrinkles/bubbles & they never need re-schrinking . All about correct Technique. For ppl whom say to me "Monokote is rubbish" , I say to them "your Technique is rubbish". IMHO.
@MrWagner5284 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Craig, thx
@carrid023 жыл бұрын
Thx!
@eduardoserrano54537 ай бұрын
How do you seal the hinge gap? Do you have a video of that?
@brianemery89454 жыл бұрын
Can you use the pinhole roller on an open bay in a wing. In order to cover over?
@carrid023 жыл бұрын
I use an individual pin and make the holes one at a time. The roller pulls on the monokote as it comes out of the hole which isn't desirable.
@shelbyseelbach95682 жыл бұрын
@@carrid02 I have used the woodpecker for this purpose repeatedly and the finish is perfect. The tiny little bit of pull up makes absolutely no difference at all, none.
@garycaruso48832 жыл бұрын
Once you try the Windex method you will never punch another hole! works with any covering that has a smooth adhesive back (not ultracote)
@carrid022 жыл бұрын
Man I’ve tried using the windex method on monokote and ultracote… I must not know the secret because I can’t make it work. Oh well.
@garycaruso48832 жыл бұрын
@@carrid02 Doesn't work on ultracote.
@EdMarbach10 ай бұрын
For an overlapping seam of monokote, I sometimes see a little of the adhesive smear out during the ironing. It's more noticeable on dark covering, but I'm having trouble removing those smears of adhesive from the top of the monokote. Acetone seems to just make the smears even larger .... spreading them a bit. Any tips for removing those smears of adhesive?
@carrid0210 ай бұрын
Acetone works, you just have to press hard and work the adhesive off. Takes time/elbow grease. The best way to keep that from happening is to use lower heat when applying monokote on monokote. And, run the iron parallel to the edge instead of perpendicular. (Which will squish adhesive outward).
@EdMarbach10 ай бұрын
@@carrid02 Thanks for reply. My recent issues were during my most difficult covering experience ..... the gulled wing of a Corsair. It goes from convex to concave shape in mere inches of differences in some places. Still working on cleanup after having to use the trim iron in some places.
@carrid0210 ай бұрын
@@EdMarbach yeah that’s tough for sure… I’d probably cover that in multiple small pieces and overlap the seams 1/4”. Lots of pulling, iron, repeat. Then light hit with the blower to shrink up any wrinkles.
@williamhoenstine50577 ай бұрын
I use Top Flite MonoKote Trim Solvent that works great. Don't know if you can buy it anymore.
@shelbyseelbach95686 ай бұрын
@@williamhoenstine5057if using that solvent, you better put the monokote down exactly where you want it. That stuff don't play. You can also use Windex to do the same thing.
@capnsean5203 жыл бұрын
What blue are you using for the leading edges? Insignia or sapphire?
@carrid023 жыл бұрын
Sean Dickerson - W5AJO actually, I believe I used Metallic blue on that plane
@capnsean5203 жыл бұрын
@@carrid02 thanks for the reply! What’s the status on this build? Is it near completion?
@carrid023 жыл бұрын
Sean Dickerson - W5AJO yeah man! It’s done and flown! I’d attach pics but not sure how lol
@capnsean5203 жыл бұрын
@@carrid02 well, one of these days, you’ll have to take it back out and take a video. Have fun!
@easystar1233 жыл бұрын
Very good video.
@ianhoyt26388 ай бұрын
A little warning about the monkote iron from top flite, they contain abestos! So beware!