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In article <swhite.725657520@convex.com>, swhite@convex.com (Steve Whiteside) writes:
|> I have just finished up the framework on my GentleLady. I started 
|> looking into covering materials and realized I had some FliteKote
|> left over from another project.  The GentleLady instruction sheet
|> recommends SuperMonoKote as a covering material. 
|> 
|> 1) Is FliteKote and MonoKote about the same when it comes to shrink
|> ability and weight?
|> 
|> 2) I haven't seen any SuperMonoKote around. Is this something that
|> went the way of the dodo bird? Is MonoKote really SuperMonoKote in
|> disguise?
|> 
|> 
|> Any other recommendations about covering the 'Lady?
|> 
|>                 |  The Gentle Lady is almost finished!     
|> \             __|__             /   It's my first RC plane.
|>  \______________|______________/    I can't wait to fly it!
|>                 O
|> Steven Whiteside
  
Congratulations!!  You picked a Great first glider.

I would reccommend that you use the strongest covering for the wing.
Monokote( or Super) is pretty strong.  The wing structure is pretty
flimsy before you cover it.  Do a little test before and after covering
the wing.  You'll be amazed.  I don't think you have to worry about the
extra weight of a heavier material on the wings.  You need the strength
there.

Flite Cote is light and could probably be used to cover the Fuselage.
You don't need anymore stiffness there.

				 Good Luck,

				Mike

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