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GremlinX · 05-25-2007, 12:12 PM

Koolhand.. exactly. The cnc routed wood is very accurately cut! It was afun and quick build...

MattyMatt · 05-25-2007, 05:27 PM

Gremlenx.... looks really good. Nice work. I have always liked the Godfrey airplanes... they fly extremely well.

Hey one quick word of wisdom... go buy an airplane cover before it sees sun, from plane wrappers or from Carden (that's were i got mine)... the black looks great until it hits the sun for too long, then it blisters forever. I've done dark blue and other dark colors with great sucess, but the black just gets too hot.

Looks great, I can't wait to get the flight report!

GremlinX · 05-27-2007, 07:38 PM

I should buy a cover! No doubt.

BoneDoc · 05-27-2007, 08:27 PM

Great work! Keep us updated.

GremlinX · 05-29-2007, 03:40 PM

Ok... B and E Graphics really put together a nice package for me and had them cut in a very short time. Thanks to those guys for helping me get it done.

GremlinX · 05-29-2007, 03:43 PM

more....

GremlinX · 05-30-2007, 12:33 PM

Does anybody know how to get the bubbles out of the covering after the vinyl is applied? I tightened everything up, then applied the decals. The covering is tight now, but what happens after time? It's gonna happen. Thanks, Keith

aviti · 05-30-2007, 01:22 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by GremlinX
	Does anybody know how to get the bubbles out of the covering after the vinyl is applied? I tightened everything up, then applied the decals. The covering is tight now, but what happens after time? It's gonna happen. Thanks, Keith

With Monokote, if you really get it down good and stuck, it is less likely than other coverings to loosen up over time. You have to make sure that you used enough heat when you applied the covering to seal the adhesive into the wood though. It sounds like you did that based on your description but if there is any doubt, go back over everything with the iron (sock on of course).

If you do get a loose spot under a graphic, it is difficult to get enough heat to seal it back down without damaging the vinyl. The best I've been able to do is use a lower heat setting and work the area slowly. When I've done this, it did dull the surface of the vinyl but not so bad that it was noticeable from a couple feet away. To me, this looked better than the wrinkles which I could see from 10 feet away.

The best solution is to really get that covering good and stuck so that you don't have to get wrinkles out later.

RollingHarrier · 05-30-2007, 01:27 PM

Lookin' sweet Keith. Great job! Try a heat gun then use a cotton glove to push the covering down with the other hand while it's still hot.
I know this is late but if you apply Balsa-rite or Sig Stiks-it (thinned out) to the balsa before you put your covering on it really holds it to the wood.

Dangerous Dan · 06-14-2007, 10:55 PM

Sweet Build

Sukhoikid · 06-14-2007, 11:23 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by GremlinX
	Does anybody know how to get the bubbles out of the covering after the vinyl is applied? I tightened everything up, then applied the decals. The covering is tight now, but what happens after time? It's gonna happen. Thanks, Keith

When we did the dalton in monokote it took for ever to get bubbles and wrinkles out. There still there. My granddad would have the plane wrinkle free and he would go in grab something to eat and come back 30 min later and there are wrinkles again!!!

Bubbles now if it is what I am thinking you can always take a SHARP t-pin or needle and barley poke at the bubble to just pop it then heat the area. That is how we get the bubbles out of ours.

Sukhoikid · 06-14-2007, 11:24 PM

By the way SWEET looking airplane. Love the scheme. I know Scott will be happy lol.

fleetrob · 06-18-2007, 10:26 AM

I am getting my 35% from robert today need to know what cans and headers you used robert said you had It figured out.By the way nice job building can't what till mines that far along.

GremlinX · 06-18-2007, 11:05 AM

I am on an airplane from California all day. I will call you today or tomorrow. It's easier that an email...lol thanks..Keith

fleetrob · 06-19-2007, 09:15 AM

Kieth, Going with a DA85 To lose some weight let you know how it turns out. Robert Said That It Would BE AWsome So lets See if hes right Thx For the help Rob

05-25-2007, 12:12 PM	#61
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: Aviation Design(Godfrey) 35% Extra 260 BUILD THREAD Koolhand.. exactly. The cnc routed wood is very accurately cut! It was afun and quick build... __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

05-25-2007, 05:27 PM	#62
MattyMatt I'm a hot babe out jogging... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Colfax, NC USA Posts: 2,187	Re: Aviation Design(Godfrey) 35% Extra 260 BUILD THREAD Gremlenx.... looks really good. Nice work. I have always liked the Godfrey airplanes... they fly extremely well. Hey one quick word of wisdom... go buy an airplane cover before it sees sun, from plane wrappers or from Carden (that's were i got mine)... the black looks great until it hits the sun for too long, then it blisters forever. I've done dark blue and other dark colors with great sucess, but the black just gets too hot. Looks great, I can't wait to get the flight report! __________________ Team Dalton Aviation Team Horizon Hobby B&E Graphics SPL - Synthetic Performance Lubricants Desert Aircraft

05-27-2007, 07:38 PM	#63
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: Aviation Design(Godfrey) 35% Extra 260 BUILD THREAD I should buy a cover! No doubt. __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

05-27-2007, 08:27 PM	#64
BoneDoc Closet Jesus Freak Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,209 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Aviation Design(Godfrey) 35% Extra 260 BUILD THREAD Great work! Keep us updated.

05-29-2007, 03:40 PM	#65
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: Aviation Design(Godfrey) 35% Extra 260 BUILD THREAD Ok... B and E Graphics really put together a nice package for me and had them cut in a very short time. Thanks to those guys for helping me get it done. Attached Thumbnails 593.0 KB · Views: 39 596.4 KB · Views: 40 590.8 KB · Views: 99 598.3 KB · Views: 47 __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

05-29-2007, 03:43 PM	#66
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: Aviation Design(Godfrey) 35% Extra 260 BUILD THREAD more.... Attached Thumbnails 590.8 KB · Views: 48 585.9 KB · Views: 32 588.2 KB · Views: 67 564.1 KB · Views: 66 __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

05-30-2007, 12:33 PM	#67
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: Aviation Design(Godfrey) 35% Extra 260 BUILD THREAD Does anybody know how to get the bubbles out of the covering after the vinyl is applied? I tightened everything up, then applied the decals. The covering is tight now, but what happens after time? It's gonna happen. Thanks, Keith __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

05-30-2007, 01:27 PM	#69
RollingHarrier RC 'Aholic! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT USA Posts: 1,809 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Aviation Design(Godfrey) 35% Extra 260 BUILD THREAD Lookin' sweet Keith. Great job! Try a heat gun then use a cotton glove to push the covering down with the other hand while it's still hot. I know this is late but if you apply Balsa-rite or Sig Stiks-it (thinned out) to the balsa before you put your covering on it really holds it to the wood.

06-14-2007, 10:55 PM	#70
Dangerous Dan Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gainesville, TX Age: 38 Posts: 3,557 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Aviation Design(Godfrey) 35% Extra 260 BUILD THREAD Sweet Build __________________ Cactus Aviation http://www.cactusaviation.com/ Fromeco http://www.fromeco.org/ Free Advice: Do Not Fly In Cow Pastures! Don't Clean your Engine With oven Cleaner! Check batteries after smoke is released from throttle servo! Don't put reeds in Backwards!

06-14-2007, 11:24 PM	#72
Sukhoikid Team OMP Pilot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Griffin, GA Age: 22 Posts: 7,589 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Aviation Design(Godfrey) 35% Extra 260 BUILD THREAD By the way SWEET looking airplane. Love the scheme. I know Scott will be happy lol. __________________ Kevin Garland TeamOMP Pilot www.ohiomodelplanes.com Fisher Fuel Products www.fisherfuelproducts.com Smart-Fly www.smart-fly.com Spotonrc www.spotonrcusa.com

06-18-2007, 10:26 AM	#73
fleetrob Mad Money Aircraft Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Panama City Florida Posts: 107	Re: Aviation Design(Godfrey) 35% Extra 260 BUILD THREAD I am getting my 35% from robert today need to know what cans and headers you used robert said you had It figured out.By the way nice job building can't what till mines that far along.

06-18-2007, 11:05 AM	#74
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: Aviation Design(Godfrey) 35% Extra 260 BUILD THREAD I am on an airplane from California all day. I will call you today or tomorrow. It's easier that an email...lol thanks..Keith __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

06-19-2007, 09:15 AM	#75
fleetrob Mad Money Aircraft Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Panama City Florida Posts: 107	Re: Aviation Design(Godfrey) 35% Extra 260 BUILD THREAD Kieth, Going with a DA85 To lose some weight let you know how it turns out. Robert Said That It Would BE AWsome So lets See if hes right Thx For the help Rob

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